Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 130
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Calderon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Calderon misses with a looping right.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Calderon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Calderon finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Calderon tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calderon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calderon defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Calderon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calderon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Freeman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Calderon wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working. #SUB#
Freeman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Calderon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Freeman has cracked it and Calderon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Freeman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Freeman!
Morgan Freeman is the new featherweight champion!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Calderon throws a body punch but De Rabat moves out of range.
Calderon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Rabat's head.
De Rabat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Rabat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calderon.
De Rabat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Rabat shoots and misses
and Calderon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Rabat takes one on the button.
Calderon scores with the left hand. De Rabat knows he should have avoided that one.
De Rabat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Calderon misses with a left hand
and De Rabat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Rabat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Rabat off to one side.
De Rabat backing away here, and Calderon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Rabat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Rabat off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augier De Rabat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rabat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Rabat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
De Rabat slips a straight right by Calderon.
De Rabat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Calderon. That one must have hurt.
Calderon scores with a push kick.
De Rabat shoots for a double leg takedown but Calderon sprawls well. He's pushed De Rabat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calderon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calderon throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Rabat dives in and grabs Calderon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calderon pushes down on De Rabat's head and hops out.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calderon lands a really nice looking cross but De Rabat seems unphased. #ROC2#De Rabat is rocked!
Calderon is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches De Rabat flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Rabat is out cold! Calderon holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Calderon!
Junior Calderon is the new featherweight champion!
Augier De Rabat was interviewed post fight and said 'hanc cladem fortiorem me et humiliorem reddet'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Calderon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Rabat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Calderon moves out of range as De Rabat strikes.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
De Rabat avoids the head kick by Calderon.
De Rabat misses with a body kick.
Calderon tries to clinch up.
De Rabat keeps the fight on the outside.
De Rabat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Rabat scores with a leg kick.
Calderon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Rabat.
Calderon slaps away a takedown attempt from De Rabat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Rabat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Rabat throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Rabat looks for a takedown but Calderon sprawls well.
De Rabat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1##TD2#
De Rabat 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.
De Rabat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Rabat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Rabat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rabat trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Rabat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Rabat works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
De Rabat trying to control the action but Calderon is working from the bottom.
De Rabat controlling the action here.
Calderon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calderon tries to get to full guard but De Rabat has control of the leg.
De Rabat trying to mount his opponent but Calderon defends it.
De Rabat is trying to control. Calderon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Rabat trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
De Rabat throws a jab but it's blocked by Calderon.
A cross from De Rabat lands.
De Rabat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Rabat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calderon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Rabat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Rabat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calderon momentarily.
Calderon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rabat fails with the takedown.
We've been informed that De Rabat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augier De Rabat.
A big right from De Rabat misses.
Calderon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Calderon.
De Rabat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calderon as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Calderon moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Calderon scores with a hook to the body.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike.
Calderon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calderon lands with a right to the head.
Calderon is pushing De Rabat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Calderon stalling against the cage.
Calderon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Augier De Rabat will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Rabat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Calderon is out of range.
Calderon throws a quick counter head kick but De Rabat was just out of range.
Calderon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calderon connects with the punch.
Calderon misses with a body shot
and De Rabat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Rabat ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Calderon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calderon looks to land a left hand but De Rabat moved out of range nicely.
Calderon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calderon tries to clinch but De Rabat is having none of it.
Calderon lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon throws an off balance right hand
and Calderon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Calderon clinches up with De Rabat and pushes him back against the cage.
Calderon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
De Rabat misses with the head strike.
Calderon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Rabat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calderon prevents it.
Calderon lands a nice shot to the body.
Calderon is struggling to control the position.
De Rabat can't get the takedown.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augier De Rabat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calderon.
Calderon pushes De Rabat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calderon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calderon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calderon struggles to land a body shot inside as De Rabat controls his hands.
Calderon pushes De Rabat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Calderon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Calderon struggles to land a body shot inside as De Rabat controls his hands.
Calderon is working De Rabat over against the cage.
Calderon lands a nice shot to the body.
Calderon scores with a shot to the side of De Rabat's head.
Calderon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Calderon pushes De Rabat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calderon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calderon works on De Rabat's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Calderon - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Come on Calderon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Rabat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calderon pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Rabat avoids the body shot from Calderon. #CL#
Calderon gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Calderon.
Calderon lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Calderon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Junior Calderon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calderon effectively controlling the action here.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Calderon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD2#
De Rabat feints and as Calderon raises his hands in defense, De Rabat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calderon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calderon tries to get out of the position.
Calderon keeping moving, preventing De Rabat from controlling successfully.
Calderon has control of De Rabat's left arm, preventing De Rabat from doing any damage.
De Rabat tries to stand but Calderon is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Rabat throws a big right hand that misses.
De Rabat advances to half guard. #T1#
De Rabat tries to pass to full mount but Calderon defends it.
Calderon is not content to let De Rabat control the position.#SUB2#
De Rabat is working for a kimura but Calderon is defending it quite comfortably.
De Rabat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rabat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working.
De Rabat wants to pass to mount but Calderon is defending the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior Calderon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calderon cracks De Rabat with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Rabat has a takedown stuffed.
Augier De Rabat seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
De Rabat tries to keep at a distance but Calderon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calderon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calderon. #T3#
Calderon misses with a punch to the body.
De Rabat misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Calderon.
Still in the clinch, Calderon scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rabat can't break the clinch.
Calderon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Rabat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calderon scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Calderon scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Calderon displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Rabat up against the cage.
Calderon pushes De Rabat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rabat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calderon prevents it.
Calderon slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat is looking to break free of the clinch but Calderon has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Calderon clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
De Rabat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calderon throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Rabat.
De Rabat throws a body kick that misses.
De Rabat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calderon in his tracks.
De Rabat walks into a straight right hand from Calderon.#ROC#De Rabat is rocked!
De Rabat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calderon is looking to counter with head kicks.
De Rabat is still on wobbly legs! Can Calderon finish him?#CL#
Calderon closes the distance and clinches.
Calderon pushes De Rabat against the cage. Calderon is working some dirty boxing. Calderon pushes off with a quick right hook! De Rabat goes down! De Rabat tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Calderon moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Calderon!
The defeated Augier De Rabat had this to say: 'hanc cladem fortiorem me et humiliorem reddet'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 76
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Calderon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Lukas Haley has been cut.#TD#
Haley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Calderon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Calderon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haley with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Haley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calderon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calderon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calderon! #REVB#
Calderon working away.
Haley is trying to get back to half guard.
Calderon has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Haley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Haley regains half guard.
Calderon wants to stand but Haley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon prevents Haley from improving his position.
Calderon controlling the action here.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Calderon is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calderon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calderon throws a shot from downtown. Haley moves away and avoids it.
Calderon cracks Haley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calderon misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calderon, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Haley is rocked!#CL2#
Calderon clinches up against the cage.
Oh Haley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calderon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calderon gets through Haley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calderon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Calderon.
Come on Calderon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calderon stalls.
Calderon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Calderon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Haley to his knees! Calderon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Calderon!
In defeat, Lukas Haley stepped up to the mic, saying '..'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Calderon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Calderon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calderon throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Reyes counters with a takedown into side control.
Reyes wants to control but Calderon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Reyes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes tries to score with some ground and pound. Calderon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reyes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Calderon is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Reyes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calderon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Calderon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reyes.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Reyes takes a little break here. Calderon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Reyes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calderon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reyes's guard! Nice work there by Calderon!
Calderon postures up.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reyes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calderon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Calderon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calderon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reyes is trying to keep Calderon in close. #T3#
Reyes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reyes is trying to control the position but Calderon postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reyes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Calderon stacks Reyes 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 Calderon!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Calderon keeps moving and retains side control.
Reyes gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Ricky Reyes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Calderon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reyes's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reyes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calderon, as that shot connected.
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Reyes tries to counter with a takedown but Calderon is quick to defend against it.
Reyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calderon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes drops his hands momentarily and Calderon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Calderon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calderon finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes's head. #CL2#
Calderon moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes has Calderon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calderon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Calderon stalls.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Calderon.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Calderon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calderon digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Calderon manages to get underhooks.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reyes wants a takedown but no success here.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
Calderon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calderon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Calderon digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Calderon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes tries to score a body lock takedown but Calderon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Calderon.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calderon lands a hook that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes jumps guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Calderon digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Calderon.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calderon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reyes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Calderon stalling in the clinch.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calderon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short body shot lands from Calderon as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Calderon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Calderon is stalling here. #TD#
Reyes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ricky Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reyes being controlled here, momentarily.
Calderon is continuing to stall.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Calderon tries to pass. #SUB#
Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Calderon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calderon wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Calderon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Calderon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Calderon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
Calderon stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reyes. #CL2#
Calderon forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Calderon taking a breather.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon lands a body shot.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Junior Calderon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Calderon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calderon lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Calderon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calderon controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Calderon to work.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
Calderon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
Calderon effectively controlling the action here.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Calderon digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calderon has Reyes pushed against the cage.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
Reyes looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Calderon.
Calderon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calderon is defending well.
Reyes wants a takedown.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calderon.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Calderon.
Calderon stalling against the cage.
Calderon presses Reyes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Calderon avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Calderon.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Calderon.
A right hook to the body lands for Calderon.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calderon stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Calderon.
Calderon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calderon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Calderon closes the distance and pushes Reyes back into the cage.#T4#
Calderon lands an uppercut.
Reyes looking for a takedown.
Calderon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Calderon prevents the takedown attempt.
Calderon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
Calderon lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calderon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Calderon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calderon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Calderon!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 46
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Gorilla slips the punch.
Calderon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calderon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calderon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorilla tries to clinch up.
Gorilla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calderon pinned against the cage. Calderon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorilla misses with a wild body shot.
Calderon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Magilla Gorilla has been cut.
Gorilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderon throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla misses with a body shot.
Gorilla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorilla misses with a straight right.
Calderon scores with the left hand. Gorilla knows he should have avoided that one.
Gorilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calderon misses with a hook #TD2#
so Gorilla counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Calderon seems keen to control Gorilla's posture.
Gorilla distracts Calderon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gorilla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gorilla throws a strike but Calderon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gorilla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Calderon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Gorilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorilla trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.
Calderon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calderon tries to get out of the position.
Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorilla on the ground.
Gorilla slips nicely into half guard.
Gorilla trying to control the pace. #T3#
Gorilla trying to control from half guard but Calderon is working away.
Calderon won't allow Gorilla to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gorilla is looking for a kimura here.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gorilla throwing shots but Calderon is blocking nicely.
Gorilla throwing shots but Calderon is blocking nicely.
Gorilla passes to full mount!
Calderon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gorilla tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gorilla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magilla Gorilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gorilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calderon avoids the body shot from Gorilla.
Gorilla shoots in for a double leg but Calderon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by Calderon.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorilla is defended easily by Calderon.
Gorilla walks into a straight right hand from Calderon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorilla under the eye.
Gorilla looks to land a left hand but Calderon moved out of range nicely.
Calderon throws a jab when Gorilla was well out of range.
Calderon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorilla. #T1#
Gorilla doesn't manage to clinch there - Calderon circles away.
Calderon cracks Gorilla with a good jab.
Gorilla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calderon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magilla Gorilla.
Calderon misses with a straight left.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Gorilla slips the punch.
Gorilla tries to counter with a clinch but Calderon shakes him off and moves away.
Calderon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorilla feints the counter takedown.
Calderon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorilla.
It looked like Calderon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calderon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gorilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderon throws out the jab.
Gorilla throws a shot from downtown. Calderon moves away and avoids it.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorilla.
Calderon stuffs the takedown.#T2#
No luck for Gorilla with that takedown attempt.
Gorilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calderon.
Gorilla misses with an uppercut.
Gorilla slips under a jab.
Calderon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gorilla. Gorilla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorilla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calderon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorilla somewhat.
Calderon lands with a hook. Gorilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#That has opened up Magilla Gorilla's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calderon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Gorilla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Gorilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calderon.
Gorilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calderon misses with a hook.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorilla.
Calderon sets himself, and Gorilla steps forward looking for the clinch! Calderon avoids it this time.
Gorilla throws a looping overhand right but Calderon ducks down to avoid it.
Junior Calderon is winning the standup battle so far.
Calderon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorilla throws a shot from downtown. Calderon moves away and avoids it.
Calderon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorilla can do to turn this around?
Gorilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calderon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calderon looks to land a right hand but Gorilla moved out of range.#T4#
A slow jab from Calderon misses its intended target.
Gorilla tries to clinch but Calderon is having none of it.
Calderon lands with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Magilla Gorilla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorilla.
Gorilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calderon throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Gorilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Calderon is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Calderon misses the target.
Gorilla moves away from the strike by Calderon.
Gorilla tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gorilla is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gorilla tries to clinch up.
Gorilla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorilla moves away from the strike by Calderon. #TD2#
Calderon tries to sprawl but Gorilla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gorilla wants to pass the guard but Calderon is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Calderon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla'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.#R3#
Calderon looks to land a left hand but Gorilla moved out of range nicely.
Gorilla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calderon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gorilla tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gorilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calderon throws a hook but Gorilla blocks it.
Gorilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calderon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calderon clobbers Gorilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calderon.#T1#
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Gorilla shoots in for a double leg but Calderon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calderon is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Calderon misses.
Calderon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorilla misses with a hook. Calderon ducked under it nicely.
Calderon misses the jab.
Calderon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorilla.
Calderon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorilla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calderon.
Gorilla shoots for a double leg takedown but Calderon sprawls well. He's pushed Gorilla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magilla Gorilla.
Gorilla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calderon tries to avoid it but Gorilla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calderon to the ground. Calderon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calderon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorilla.
Gorilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Calderon throws a hook but Gorilla blocks it.#T2#
Calderon misses with a straight left.
Calderon keeps the fight on the outside.
Calderon throws a hook but Gorilla avoids it easily.
Gorilla tries to clinch but Calderon moves away
letting Calderon counter with a right hand.
Calderon misses with a looping right.
Calderon looks to throw the jab but Gorilla is out of range.
Gorilla wants to counter with a clinch but Calderon pushes him away.
Calderon lands with an overhand left.
Calderon lands with a hook. Gorilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calderon throws a hook but Gorilla blocks it.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Gorilla slips the punch.
Calderon misses with an uppercut. Gorilla saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Calderon misses its intended target.
Gorilla tries to clinch up but Calderon circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Gorilla scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gorilla slips a jab from Calderon.
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Gorilla throws a sloppy body shot
and Gorilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calderon throws a jab when Gorilla was well out of range.
Calderon misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gorilla counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calderon won't be happy with that.
Gorilla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorilla wants to control but Calderon is keeping him busy.
Gorilla in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4##SUB2#
Gorilla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gorilla is trying to get an arm triangle but Calderon is defending well. #SUB2#
Gorilla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calderon has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Gorilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Calderon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Calderon misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Gorilla counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gorilla trying to move into half guard but instead Calderon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorilla wants to sweep here but Calderon controlling him for the moment.
Calderon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gorilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Calderon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gorilla has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Calderon is looking to defend but Gorilla has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Calderon! Gorilla pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Calderon taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magilla Gorilla!
Magilla Gorilla is the new featherweight champion!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Calderon throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocha ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Calderon avoids the head kick by Rocha.
Rocha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calderon is out of range and Rocha settles back down.
Calderon scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calderon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calderon thuds a left hand into Rocha's body.
Rocha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calderon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calderon.#CUT#It looks like Bentley Rocha has been cut.
Calderon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calderon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calderon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calderon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Rocha is rocked!
Calderon fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rocha square on the jaw! Damn, Rocha is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Calderon!
Junior Calderon retains his featherweight title!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Calderon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calderon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calderon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wawrzyniak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calderon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Calderon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wawrzyniak counters with a straight right hand.
Wawrzyniak staying out of range there.
Calderon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wawrzyniak throws out the jab.
A big right from Wawrzyniak misses.
Wawrzyniak scores with a body shot.
Calderon lands with a hook. Wawrzyniak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calderon looks to score with a jab to the body but Wawrzyniak is just out of range.
Calderon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wawrzyniak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook but Calderon blocks it.#T1#
Calderon slips a jab from Wawrzyniak.
Calderon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wawrzyniak scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak misses with a looping left.
Wawrzyniak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wawrzyniak has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wawrzyniak defending well as Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
Wawrzyniak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calderon.
A slow jab from Calderon misses its intended target. #T2#
Wawrzyniak tries to clinch
and Calderon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calderon moves forwards but Wawrzyniak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calderon misses with a low kick.
Calderon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wawrzyniak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It appears Calderon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wawrzyniak jabs Calderon right on the nose. Calderon blinks but takes it well.
Wawrzyniak throws out a loose jab but Calderon uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Calderon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calderon missing with a left hand there. Wawrzyniak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calderon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wawrzyniak scores with a body shot.
Wawrzyniak lands an overhand right.#T3#
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Calderon counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Wawrzyniak lands.
Calderon looks to score with a jab to the body but Wawrzyniak is just out of range.
Calderon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Wawrzyniak lands.
Wawrzyniak cracks a nice hook into Calderon's ribs.
Wawrzyniak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the side of Calderon's head but Calderon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wawrzyniak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wawrzyniak checks a leg kick.#T4#
Calderon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Wawrzyniak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Wawrzyniak as he connects with a hook.
Wawrzyniak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calderon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calderon ducks under a wild hook from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wawrzyniak. Calderon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calderon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calderon clobbers Wawrzyniak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Wawrzyniak moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobiasz Wawrzyniak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wawrzyniak cracks Calderon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wawrzyniak tries to clinch but Calderon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Calderon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calderon slips under a jab from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Wawrzyniak misses.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wawrzyniak missing with a left hand there. Calderon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Calderon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wawrzyniak misses with a hook.
Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut
and Calderon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wawrzyniak thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Calderon gets tackled into the cage by Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak maintains the clinch.
Calderon has Wawrzyniak pressed against the cage.
Wawrzyniak misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Calderon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Calderon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Calderon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wawrzyniak misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Calderon to counter with a crisp jab.
Calderon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Calderon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calderon throwing a counter right hand but Wawrzyniak manages to avoid it.
Calderon moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calderon. Calderon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wawrzyniak tries to counter with a clinch but Calderon shakes him off and moves away.
Calderon avoids the body shot from Wawrzyniak. #T2#
Wawrzyniak throws a body punch but Calderon moves out of range.
Wawrzyniak punishes Calderon's body with a nice straight punch.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wawrzyniak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wawrzyniak cracks Calderon with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wawrzyniak with a nice cross.
Wawrzyniak misses the jab.
Calderon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calderon moves out of range of the strikes.
Wawrzyniak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wawrzyniak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calderon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wawrzyniak throws out the jab. #T3#
Calderon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wawrzyniak momentarily.
Calderon jabs at Wawrzyniak's body.
Calderon blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Wawrzyniak. That snapped Calderon's head back.
Wawrzyniak tries to clinch up.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calderon slips under a jab.
Calderon defending well as Wawrzyniak loads up on a big left hand.
Wawrzyniak misses with a left hand
and Calderon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calderon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wawrzyniak throws a poor cross that misses
and Wawrzyniak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wawrzyniak with a nice cross.
Calderon misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawrzyniak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wawrzyniak throws a lazy uppercut
and Calderon counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Wawrzyniak is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Calderon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calderon.
Wawrzyniak is still on wobbly legs! Can Calderon finish him?
A left lands for Wawrzyniak.
Calderon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wawrzyniak seems to have recovered his senses.
Wawrzyniak missing with a left hand there. Calderon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tobiasz Wawrzyniak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Wawrzyniak looks to land a left hand but Calderon moved out of range nicely.
Calderon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wawrzyniak misses with a looping right.
Wawrzyniak misses the body punch
and Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calderon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wawrzyniak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calderon scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Wawrzyniak there.
Calderon looks to land a body kick but Wawrzyniak moved away.
Wawrzyniak throws a jab but it's blocked by Calderon.
Calderon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wawrzyniak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wawrzyniak throws out a loose jab but Calderon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wawrzyniak dips to his left and cracks Calderon with an uppercut!#T1#
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot.
Calderon slips under a jab from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Wawrzyniak lands.
Wawrzyniak dips to his left and cracks Calderon with an uppercut!
A jab from Wawrzyniak misses.
Wawrzyniak scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Wawrzyniak.
Calderon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the side of Calderon's head but Calderon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calderon throwing a counter right hand but Wawrzyniak manages to avoid it.#T2#
Calderon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wawrzyniak throws an overhand right that lands on Calderon's shoulder, as Calderon tries to avoid the shot.
Calderon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A cross from Wawrzyniak lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawrzyniak just misses with a punch to the body.
Wawrzyniak misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Wawrzyniak.
A jab from Wawrzyniak does it's job there.
Calderon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calderon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calderon circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the side of Calderon's head but Calderon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calderon slips under a jab.
Wawrzyniak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calderon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Wawrzyniak.
A little feinted left hand from Calderon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wawrzyniak throws a lazy right hand but Calderon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wawrzyniak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calderon under the eye.
Calderon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wawrzyniak swings widly with a right hand
enabling Calderon to counter with a crisp jab.
Calderon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut
and Calderon counters with an inside leg kick.
Wawrzyniak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawrzyniak misses with a looping right.
Wawrzyniak misses the body punch
and Calderon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wawrzyniak moves out of range as Calderon throws a body kick.
Wawrzyniak throws the left hand but Calderon avoids the punch easily.
Wawrzyniak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calderon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calderon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wawrzyniak.
It looked like Calderon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wawrzyniak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wawrzyniak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Calderon counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobiasz Wawrzyniak really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Calderon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wawrzyniak.
A telegraphed right hand from Calderon misses the target.
Calderon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wawrzyniak on the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak misses with a combination
and Calderon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Wawrzyniak misses
and Calderon counters with a crisp right that sends Wawrzyniak to the canvas! Calderon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Calderon!
Junior Calderon is the new featherweight champion!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lopes gets a clinch. #BC#
Calderon breaks from the clinch.
Lopes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Lopes misses.
It looked like Calderon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calderon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Diego Lopes has been cut.
Lopes throws a jab but it's blocked by Calderon.
Calderon scores with a hook.
BOOM! Calderon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lopes. Lopes tries to recover but Calderon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lopes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Calderon!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Rocha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calderon throws a hook but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calderon.
Calderon lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bentley Rocha has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calderon.#TD2#
Rocha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rocha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderon is not content to let Rocha control the position.
The ground and pound from Rocha seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rocha throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocha on the ground.
Rocha misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Rocha trying to control the position but Calderon is working away.
Calderon parries the strikes from Rocha easily there. Rocha is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Calderon to escape.
Rocha throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Calderon is not content to let Rocha control the position. #SUB2#
Rocha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rocha sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Calderon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2##SUB2#
Rocha tries for a kimura but Calderon is defending well. #SUB2#
Rocha tries for a kimura but Calderon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Calderon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Calderon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Rocha crashes against the mat. #T3##SUB2#
Rocha is trying to get an arm triangle but Calderon is defending well.
Rocha working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rocha working the ground and pound but Calderon is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Rocha is trying to get an arm triangle but Calderon is defending well.
Calderon is not content to let Rocha control the position. #T4#
Rocha tries to move to mount but Calderon blocks the move with his legs.
Calderon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calderon tries to get out of the position.
Rocha keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rocha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calderon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bentley Rocha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bentley Rocha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rocha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Calderon sprawls well. Calderon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocha gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bentley Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Calderon misses with a looping right.
Rocha shoots and misses
and Calderon counters with a straight right hand.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Rocha.
Calderon connects with a body shot that sends Rocha's belly button to the back.
Rocha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calderon defends well and Rocha ends up having to push Calderon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calderon tries to avoid it but Rocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calderon to the ground. Calderon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been informed that Rocha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Calderon scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Rocha is rocked!
Rocha tries to get into range but Calderon steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rocha! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Calderon scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Calderon!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 1
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Everett Miller has been cut.
Calderon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Miller is rocked!
Calderon cracks Miller with a left hook right on the temple and Miller goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Calderon lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Miller is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Calderon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calderon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calderon lands a jab to the head.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Calderon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calderon keeps the fight on the outside.
Calderon scores with a nice right hand.
Calderon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calderon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oliveira has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderon drops Oliveira with a naaaaasty hook - Oliveira is in real trouble here! Calderon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Calderon!

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