Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 19
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin dives in and grabs Theorist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theorist pushes down on Calvin's head and hops out.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvin with a jab.
Calvin misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin 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.
Scott Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theorist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calvin misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Calvin. Those never looked like landing.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calvin throws a body shot but no joy.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Theorist defending well as Calvin loads up on a big left hand.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Theorist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calvin.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt - Theorist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calvin misses with a body shot
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin closes the distance and clinches up with Theorist, looking for a takedown. Calvin pushes Theorist against the cage but Theorist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calvin. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calvin goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#BC2#
Theorist manages to break the clinch.
Calvin misses with a left hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theorist was well out of range. Poor timing from Calvin.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvin throws a combination that misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin shoots in but Theorist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Theorist pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Calvin.
Calvin is breathing heavily.
Calvin throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theorist moves away from the strike by Calvin.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin misses with a combination
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin misses with a wild body shot.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##TD#
Calvin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calvin showed some decent athleticism there.
Calvin wants to control but Theorist is keeping him busy.
Theorist pushes Calvin off looking to stand but Calvin dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin prevents Theorist from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calvin lands a nice short elbow.
Calvin stops Theorist from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Calvin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theorist keeps working.
Theorist is trying to stand back up but Calvin is controlling him
Theorist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calvin.
Calvin winds up and cracks Theorist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calvin prevents Theorist from standing back up.
Calvin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Theorist wants to get back to his feet.
Calvin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Theorist has hold of Calvin's hands but Calvin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist tries to kick Calvin off but Calvin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Calvin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calvin stops Theorist from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theorist stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin misses the shot to the body.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Calvin or perhaps it was just good defense by Theorist, which made it look bad.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin tries to score a body lock takedown but Theorist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Theorist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calvin throws a sloppy body shot
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theorist avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Theorist. No joy for Calvin on that attempt.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scott Calvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Calvin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calvin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calvin looking to pass the guard.
Theorist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theorist wants to stand up but Calvin is controlling him.
Calvin throwing strikes from guard but Theorist blocks nicely.
Theorist wants to stand but Calvin is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theorist defends it nicely.#T2#
Theorist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theorist wants it to stay on the feet.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Calvin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Calvin drags him back down.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Theorist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Calvin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Theorist tries to escape but Calvin is in control. #T3#
Calvin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theorist tries to escape but Calvin is in control.
Calvin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theorist sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet.
Calvin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Theorist is trying to get back to his feet.
Calvin throws an elbow but Theorist slips to the side and avoids it well.
Calvin tries to score with some ground and pound. Theorist controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Calvin drags him back down.#T4#
Calvin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Scott Calvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theorist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Theorist is trying to get back to his feet.
Calvin misses with the ground and pound.
Theorist wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Calvin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Calvin working the ground and pound but Theorist is defending the strikes.
Theorist is pushing Calvin's head away, looking to escape. Calvin manages to hold on to the position though.
Calvin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Theorist parries the strikes from Calvin easily there. Calvin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Theorist to escape.
Theorist is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Calvin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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 Scott Calvin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage. #BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calvin throws a series of punches but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvin looks for a takedown but Theorist sprawls well.
Calvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Calvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Calvin works over Theorist's head and body with a nice combination.
Calvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Calvin is looking to wear down Theorist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Theorist slaps away a takedown attempt from Calvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#BC2#
Theorist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calvin fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Theorist is just out of range.
Calvin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Calvin. #T2#
Theorist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calvin.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Calvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin misses the body punch
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Theorist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calvin.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown but Theorist shows good takedown defense. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Calvin. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calvin shoots in but Theorist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theorist defends well and Calvin ends up having to push Theorist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theorist gets underhooks to prevent Calvin's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theorist but Theorist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvin shoots and misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin closes the distance and clinches up with Theorist, looking for a takedown. Calvin pushes Theorist against the cage but Theorist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Calvin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Calvin'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 Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theorist's waist but Theorist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calvin off to one side.
Calvin throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Theorist. No joy for Calvin on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Theorist as Calvin shoots in.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Calvin shoots in but Theorist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Calvin fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Theorist as Calvin shoots in.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin looks to throw the jab but Theorist is out of range.
Calvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theorist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calvin somewhat.
Theorist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown but Theorist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin shoots in but no luck this time.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Theorist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calvin.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theorist swivels and escapes.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Theorist slaps away a takedown attempt from Calvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.
Theorist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calvin.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Theorist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calvin.
Theorist slips a jab and a cross from Calvin.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theorist wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Calvin looks to land a combination but Theorist avoids it well.
Calvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Theorist is just out of range.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Theorist's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Calvin misses with a looping right.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Theorist stuffs the takedown attempt from Calvin. Calvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calvin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theorist's waist but Theorist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calvin off to one side.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Calvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theorist circles away quickly and effectively.
Theorist stuffs the takedown.
Calvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Theorist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.#BC2#
Theorist breaks from the clinch.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theorist as he jumps to the side.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theorist but Theorist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theorist defends well and Calvin ends up having to push Theorist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Theorist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calvin fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theorist sprawls well. Theorist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.
Calvin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theorist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvin shoots in but no luck this time.
Theorist defending well as Calvin loads up on a big left hand.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Theorist is working the combinations to good effect here.
Calvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Calvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin misses the body punch
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Theorist leaves Calvin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Calvin drives through with a takedown into Theorist's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Calvin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Calvin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calvin prevents Theorist from getting back to his feet.
Theorist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calvin.
Calvin won't allow Theorist to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Calvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theorist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theorist wants to stand and escape but Calvin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calvin looks for a takedown but Theorist sprawls well.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Theorist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Calvin closes the distance and clinches up with Theorist, looking for a takedown. Calvin pushes Theorist against the cage but Theorist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theorist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theorist wants it to stay on the feet.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Theorist stuffs the takedown.
Calvin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Calvin.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Theorist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theorist throws a counter combo.#BC2#
Theorist manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Calvin shoots in and drives through. Theorist sprawls well.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Calvin.
Calvin misses with a combination
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt - Theorist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scott Calvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Theorist 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
Conspiracy Theorist is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Conspiracy Theorist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Just some fights 10
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Jab from Bangin.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bangin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calvin. #TD2#
Bangin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calvin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calvin throwing strikes but missing.
Bangin pulls Calvin in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin stands up over Bangin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calvin lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calvin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bangin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin connects with a couple of short punches.
Calvin throws a big right hand that misses.
Calvin throwing strikes from guard but Bangin blocks nicely.
Calvin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calvin looking to sit in guard and control but Bangin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Calvin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Calvin is pulling down on Bangin's head to control his posture.
Calvin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bangin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Let's hope that Calvin 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.
More stalling from Calvin.
Calvin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calvin holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Calvin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Bangin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Calvin.
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calvin momentarily.
Calvin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bangin as he jumps to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Calvin walks into a left hand.
Calvin takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Calvin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
We've been informed that Calvin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Bangin slams his shin into Calvin's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Bangin counters with a low kick, right behind Calvin 's knee.
Horrible takedown attempt by Calvin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bangin, which made it look bad.
Calvin jabs at Bangin's body.
Bangin punishes Calvin's body with a nice straight punch.
Bangin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Bangin.
Bangin scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Calvin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Calvin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Calvin in side control, throwing shots but Bangin defends.
Calvin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin 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#
Calvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bangin sprawls well. He's pushed Calvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Calvin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bangin to the ground. Calvin is now in Bangin's guard.
Calvin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bangin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calvin.
Bangin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calvin on the ground.
Calvin advances to half guard.
Calvin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calvin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bangin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Calvin wants to control but Bangin is keeping him busy.
Calvin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Calvin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calvin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Calvin throwing shots but Bangin is blocking nicely.
Calvin slips a nice elbow through Bangin's hands, connecting with Bangin's forehead.
Calvin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calvin connects with a nice short shot to Bangin's temple.
Calvin thows a huge punch but Bangin dodges it nicely.
Calvin drops an elbow to the side of Bangin's head.
Bangin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calvin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin drops an elbow to the side of Bangin's head. #ROC2#Bangin is rocked!#T2#
Calvin throwing shots but Bangin is blocking nicely.
Bangin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Bangin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bangin's head.
Bangin seems to have got his legs back now.
Calvin is trying to control. Bangin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Calvin.
Bangin won't allow Calvin to pass to mount.
Bangin wants to control but Calvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bangin taking some punishment here, with Calvin in his half guard.
Calvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bangin tries to kick Calvin off but Calvin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Calvin is looking to advance position but Bangin won't allow it.
Calvin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bangin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Calvin uses his free foot to push down on Bangin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bangin.
Calvin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Calvin with good strikes from the mount here!
Bangin is bucking up trying to escape but Calvin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Calvin lands a big shot there that rocks Bangin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Calvin postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bangin is out cold - huge knockout for Calvin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Calvin!
Scott Calvin is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Just some fights 5
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Calvin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Illir tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Calvin is in Illir's guard.
Illir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calvin with a nice head shot there.
Calvin lands a couple of digs.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Illir's head.
Illir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calvin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Calvin keeping moving, preventing Illir from controlling successfully.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Calvin is retaining full guard.
Illir throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Crimson Crow Combat inform me that Illir has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Illir pushing down on Calvin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Calvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Illir.
Calvin is controlling Illir's trapped leg to prevent Illir from advancing to side control.#T1#
Calvin is staying active underneath Illir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Calvin tries to get to full guard but Illir has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Illir is working for a submission of some sort.
Calvin tries to get to full guard but Illir has control of the leg.
Calvin wants to control but Illir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Illir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calvin defending well though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Calvin is working away.
Calvin is trying to get back to full guard.
Calvin is refusing to be controlled, as Illir sits in half guard.
Illir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calvin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Illir moves into full mount! Calvin won't be happy about that!
Calvin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Calvin is refusing to be controlled, as Illir sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin wants to get back to his feet.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Calvin is working away.
Calvin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Calvin throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Illir trying to control from half guard but Calvin is working away.
Illir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calvin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Illir.
Calvin is looking to improve his position.
Illir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calvin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Illir.
Calvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Illir is taking a breather. Calvin 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.
Calvin trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Illir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calvin is just riding it out for now. Illir eventually gives up the hold.
Calvin is looking to control Illir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calvin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Illir is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Calvin moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calvin wants to sweep here but Illir controlling him for the moment.
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 Scott Calvin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Calvin 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.
Illir is looking to sweep but instead, Calvin has passed into half guard.
Scott Calvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Illir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Illir's head.
Illir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Illir.
Calvin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Calvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Illir can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Illir is looking for a triangle but Calvin pushes his legs off easily.
Calvin throwing strikes from guard but Illir blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir is pulling down on Calvin's head. It's preventing any offense from Calvin, at least for the moment.
Illir controls Calvin momentarily but Calvin frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Illir has his foot on Calvin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calvin works his way back into a safe position though.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Calvin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Illir is controlling Calvin's posture.
Illir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calvin is one step ahead there.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Illir trying to control the position.
Calvin wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #T2#
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calvin is one step ahead there.
Illir is still trying to improve position.
Calvin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Illir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calvin's guard. #REVB#
Calvin trying to keep a closed guard but Illir is proving a slippery customer.
Calvin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Illir.
Calvin keeping moving, preventing Illir from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Illir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Illir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calvin trying to control the position here. #T3#
Calvin wants to sweep but no luck.
Illir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calvin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calvin has his hands on Illir's head, controlling the position.
Calvin wants to sweep here but Illir controlling him for the moment.
Calvin is trying to control the position but Illir postures up.
Illir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calvin's head.
Illir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Illir trying to control but Calvin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calvin wants to sweep but no luck.
Illir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calvin wants to sweep but no luck.
Illir wants to control from the top but Calvin keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Illir postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Calvin drives through with a takedown into Illir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin is working Illir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illir is controlling Calvin's posture.
Calvin throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calvin defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Calvin dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Illir gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin postures up in Illir's guard and throws a big left but Illir blocks it.
Calvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Illir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calvin postures up in Illir's guard and throws a big left but Illir blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calvin with a nice head shot there.
Calvin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Illir works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Illir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Illir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calvin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Illir controlling from the top position.
Calvin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Illir stopping the sweep attempt from Calvin.
Calvin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Illir trying to control but Calvin is working from the bottom.
Calvin 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Illir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Illir is looking to work some ground and pound but Calvin has wrist control.
Calvin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Illir is one step ahead there.
Illir pushing down on Calvin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Calvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calvin trying to control but Illir postures up. #T3#
Illir is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Calvin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Calvin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Illir tries to control but Calvin wriggling away.
Illir avoids the attempt from Calvin to control.
Illir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Calvin's face.
Calvin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Illir is trying to take his opponent's back.
Calvin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Illir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Illir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Calvin reaches up to try and control the position but Illir seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Calvin rolls and tries to escape and now Illir has his back!
Illir struggling to keep hold of the position.
Calvin trying to control the action but Illir just sinks the hooks in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin is in bad spot here.
Illir doesn't have the hooks in and Calvin manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calvin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mehdi Illir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Calvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Illir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calvin 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Calvin!

Event: Just some fights 1
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Illir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calvin on the side of the head.
Illir shoots in for a takedown but Calvin shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Calvin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Illir manages to get back to half guard.
Calvin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Calvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Illir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calvin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calvin trying to control but Illir is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir'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#
Illir is looking for a triangle here but Calvin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Calvin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calvin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Illir is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Illir manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Illir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Illir.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Illir 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#
Illir has his foot on Calvin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calvin works his way back into a safe position though.
Calvin lands a couple of digs.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin postures up in Illir's guard and throws a big left but Illir blocks it.
Illir throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Illir has his hands on Calvin's head, controlling the position.
Calvin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Illir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calvin.
Calvin cracks Illir with a solid left hand.
Illir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Calvin throws an elbow that misses. Illir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calvin's guard. Nice move by Illir!#REVR#
Calvin looking to control.
Illir prevents Calvin from getting back to his feet.
Calvin is pulling down on Illir's head to control his posture.
Illir postures up.
Illir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Illir slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura but Calvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Illir to get the leverage.
Illir thows a huge punch but Calvin dodges it nicely.
Calvin trying to control here.
Illir throwing shots but Calvin is blocking nicely.
Well, if Illir 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.
Calvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Illir in particular looking to stall.
Illir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Illir trying to control the pace.
Illir is keen to just control but Calvin is a slippery customer.
Calvin is looking to improve his position.
Illir is pressing down on Calvin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Calvin is holding on for now.
Calvin is looking to control Illir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calvin avoid being mounted?
Illir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Illir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calvin is refusing to be controlled, as Illir sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Illir.
Calvin punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Calvin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Illir.#TD2#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calvin is one step ahead there.
Illir is trying to control the position but Calvin postures up.
Calvin preventing the sweep.
Calvin is looking to pass into half guard but Illir pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Illir is in guard.#REVR#
Calvin seems keen to control Illir's posture.
Calvin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin pushes down on Illir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Illir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Illir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calvin is in close to Illir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Illir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Illir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calvin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Calvin 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.
Calvin keeping moving, preventing Illir from controlling successfully. #T2#
Illir slips nicely into half guard.
Illir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calvin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calvin trying to control here.
Illir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin keeping control of the position.
Calvin trying to get back to full guard but Illir takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Calvin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Illir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Illir raining down shots from the mount!
Illir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Illir 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.
Calvin regains half guard.
Calvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calvin.
Illir is in close to Calvin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mehdi Illir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calvin keeping moving, preventing Illir from controlling successfully.
Illir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Calvin controls Illir momentarily but Illir frees himself. #T4#
Calvin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Illir is one step ahead there.
Calvin seems keen to control Illir's posture.
Calvin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calvin 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.
Calvin wants to stand but Illir is controlling the position.
Illir trying to control the position from guard on top but Calvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calvin trying to strike off his back.
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 Mehdi Illir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Illir closes the distance and clinches up with Calvin, looking for a takedown. Illir pushes Calvin against the cage but Calvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Calvin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Calvin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calvin defends well.
Calvin postures up.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Illir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calvin with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin throwing strikes from guard but Illir blocks nicely.
Calvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calvin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Illir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calvin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Illir is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Calvin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Illir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calvin has managed to get both his arms back between Illir's legs - danger averted.
Calvin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calvin looking to sit in guard and control but Illir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Calvin working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calvin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Calvin cracks Illir with a solid left hand.#T2#
Calvin postures up.
Illir has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Illir looking for a sweep. Not yet Illir, not yet.
Calvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Illir trying to control the position.
Calvin is in close to Illir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calvin landing with the ground and pound.
Calvin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calvin stands up over Illir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB#
Illir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calvin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calvin postures up.
Calvin wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Illir trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Illir has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calvin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Illir's head.#SUB#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calvin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB#
Calvin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Illir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calvin has managed to get both his arms back between Illir's legs - danger averted.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Illir looking for a guillotine here but Calvin defends easily.
Calvin looking to sit in guard and control but Illir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Calvin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calvin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Illir is stalling in the full guard.
Illir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Calvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calvin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scott Calvin!

Event: ENIGMA 226
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Calvin shoots in and drives through. Vakana sprawls well.
Calvin looks for a takedown but Vakana sprawls well.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt - Vakana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vakana closes the distance and clinches.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.
Calvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside.
Vakana is pressed up against the cage. Calvin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vakana down to the mat. Vakana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Calvin tries to keep at a distance but Vakana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Calvin's head.
Calvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vakana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calvin wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Vakana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calvin goes for a takedown attempt but Vakana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vakana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Calvin drops his hands momentarily and Vakana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Calvin is rocked!
Vakana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vakana wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Calvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Vakana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vakana creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Calvin with a big uppercut! Calvin tries to clinch up but Vakana pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Calvin to the mat! Calvin covers up and Vakana unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana 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: ENIGMA 221 PPV Russia
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Calvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calvin somewhat.
Mathis is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Mathis misses.
Mathis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Calvin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mathis to the mat! Mathis manages to get full guard.
Calvin lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin throwing strikes from guard but Mathis blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calvin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin with a nice head shot there.
Calvin passes into half guard.
Calvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mathis's head. #T1#
Mathis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mathis missing with punches from the bottom.
Mathis is in trouble now - Calvin has advanced to mount!
Mathis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Calvin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Calvin scoring with strikes but Mathis is staying in there. #ROC2#Mathis is rocked!
Calvin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mathis goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Calvin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Calvin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Amiga gets caught napping as Calvin dives in and scores a takedown. Amiga manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Calvin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calvin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calvin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calvin connects with a couple of short punches.
Calvin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amiga wants to sweep here but Calvin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Amiga is rocked!
Calvin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Amiga covers up, he's hurt! Calvin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Calvin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Calvin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Calvin!

Event: FCL - 48
Date: Aug 23, 2024

#R1#
Calvin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turtle. That one must have hurt.
Calvin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turtle. Turtle obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Calvin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turtle is trying to defend but Calvin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turtle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Calvin.
Turtle wants to sweep here but Calvin controlling him for the moment.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calvin postures up in Turtle's guard and throws a big left but Turtle blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calvin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin landing some decent shots from guard.
Turtle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turtle managing to control the position.
Calvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turtle looking for a sweep. Not yet Turtle, not yet. #T1#
Turtle is trying to control the position but Calvin postures up.
Calvin throws an elbow that misses. Turtle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calvin's guard. Nice move by Turtle!#REVR#
Calvin pulls Turtle in close to prevent any damage.
Turtle trying to control but Calvin is working from the bottom.
Calvin wants to sweep here but Turtle controlling him for the moment.
Calvin has Turtle pulled in close to control his posture.
Calvin throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calvin 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin drops an elbow to the side of Turtle's head.
Calvin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calvin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calvin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turtle won't allow Calvin to pass to mount.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Turtle tries to roll over but Calvin keeps him under control.
Turtle wants to control but Calvin is keeping busy. #T3#
Calvin wants to control but Turtle is keeping him busy.
Turtle wants to get back to full guard.
Calvin lands with a punch from half guard.
Calvin winds up and cracks Turtle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Turtle is rocked!
Calvin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Turtle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turtle tries to roll over but Calvin keeps him under control.
Turtle taking some punishment here, with Calvin in his half guard.
Turtle wants to control but Calvin is keeping busy.
Turtle seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Turtle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turtle.
Turtle is trying to keep Calvin in close.
Calvin throwing strikes but missing.
Calvin throws a strike but Turtle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Turtle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Calvin 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.
Calvin controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turtle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calvin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turtle postures up in Calvin's guard and throws a big left but Calvin blocks it.
Calvin 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Calvin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calvin.
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Turtle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calvin thinking.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt.
War Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Calvin.
Turtle scores with a nice right hand.
Turtle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turtle is looking for a counter combo.
Turtle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calvin has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin shoots in and drives through. Turtle sprawls well.
Turtle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Calvin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Turtle counter with a right hand.
Turtle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calvin shoots and misses
enabling Turtle to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turtle. #T1#
Turtle feints a jab promting Calvin to slip. Turtle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Calvin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Calvin is rocked!
Turtle lands a brutal uppercut that launches Calvin off his feet! Calvin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). War Turtle!

Event: FCL - 42
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1#
Calvin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Calvin shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Calvin is rocked!
Swag Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Calvin.
Calvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a big right hand! Oh Calvin is in trouble here! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag Sitsongrit!
Swag Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Swag Sitsongrit 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: FCL - 33
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1#
Calvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williamson defends it nicely.
Calvin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williamson tries to avoid it but Calvin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williamson to the ground. Williamson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Calvin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williamson was covering up waiting for the punch and Calvin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Calvin wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
Calvin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williamson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calvin is one step ahead there.
Calvin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Williamson working a defensive guard here.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williamson wants to sweep here but Calvin controlling him for the moment.
Calvin postures up.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Williamson is rocked!
Calvin lands a couple of digs.
Williamson is still in real trouble! Can Calvin finish him?
Calvin is in close to Williamson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williamson working a defensive guard here.
Calvin distracts Williamson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Calvin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Williamson covers up, he's hurt! Calvin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Calvin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Calvin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Calvin!

Event: FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Calvin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calvin lands an elbow.
Calvin trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Calvin grinds an elbow into Volkov's temple.
Volkov tries to escape but Calvin is in control.
Calvin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Volkov down.
Calvin cracks Volkov with a big elbow.
Volkov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Calvin connects with a decent elbow.
Calvin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Volkov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big shot lands for Calvin! That's hurt Volkov! Will he recover? Calvin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Calvin!

Event: FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Calvin with that takedown attempt.
Hicks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calvin defends it well.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Hicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks dives in for a single leg takedown but Calvin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Hicks.
Calvin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calvin somewhat.
Calvin has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hicks gets a takedown into half guard.
Hicks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Calvin is looking to improve his position.
Calvin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks is thwarting Calvin's attempts to control the position.
Calvin wants to get back to his feet.
Calvin punching from the bottom.
Hicks trying to control from half guard but Calvin is working away.
Calvin is trying to control but can't.
Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calvin's head.
Calvin is looking to improve his position.
Hicks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calvin keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Calvin gets full guard.
Calvin 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.
Calvin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Calvin wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calvin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hicks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Calvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hicks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calvin connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.
Ground and pound from Calvin. #ROC#Hicks is rocked!
Calvin sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Hicks! Oh, Hicks is in big trouble! Calvin lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Calvin!

Event: FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Calvin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams lands an overhand right.#CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Calvin up against the cage.
Calvin can't get the takedown.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Calvin in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Calvin has clasped his hands together around Adams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Calvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calvin wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Calvin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Adams gets full guard.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Calvin stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Calvin trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Calvin is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Calvin from controlling successfully.
Calvin works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Adams is rocked!#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Calvin defends it easily.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calvin with a nice head shot there.
Calvin loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Calvin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Calvin celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Calvin!

Event: FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tecca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tecca looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tecca 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.
Calvin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin grinds an elbow into Tecca's temple.
Tecca taking a bit of punishment here - Calvin scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tecca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calvin working the ground and pound.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows.
Calvin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tecca to see if he's OK.#T1#
Calvin lands an elbow.
Tecca is not content to let Calvin control the position.
Calvin lands a nice forearm strike.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
Calvin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tecca to see if he's OK.
Calvin wants to control but Tecca is keeping him busy.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calvin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tecca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calvin landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Calvin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Calvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tecca on the ground.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tecca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calvin scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Tecca is trying to escape the position but Calvin is controlling the position.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calvin looks up at the clock and then as Tecca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calvin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calvin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tecca some visible discomfort.
Calvin working the ground and pound.
Calvin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tecca down.
Calvin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Calvin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calvin lands a nice forearm strike.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin looks up at the clock and then as Tecca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calvin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin cracks Tecca with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tecca takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Calvin scores with punches from side control.
Tecca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calvin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tecca some visible discomfort.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Calvin cracks Tecca with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calvin working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calvin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calvin is chipping away with strikes.
Calvin scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Calvin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Calvin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tecca on his heels. He'll look to pass Tecca's guard now, I'm sure.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calvin connects with a couple of short punches.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calvin works over Tecca with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Tecca's brow.
Calvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tecca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calvin is working Tecca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Tecca is breathing heavily.
Calvin wants to control from the top but Tecca keeps moving.
Calvin is in close to Tecca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Calvin landing some decent shots from guard.
Calvin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Tecca's brow.
Calvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calvin working some strikes from top position.
Calvin trying to control but Tecca is working from the bottom.
Tecca keeping full guard, as Calvin tries to pass. #T3#
Calvin is working hard here to advance position.
Calvin is working Tecca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin lands a couple of digs.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin distracts Tecca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calvin landing with the ground and pound.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Calvin dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Calvin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tecca keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calvin lands a nice short elbow.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tecca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calvin connects with a nice short shot to Tecca's temple. #T1#
Tecca has hold of Calvin's hands but Calvin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calvin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin is nestled in close to Tecca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calvin lands with a punch from half guard.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott Calvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calvin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tecca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tecca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Tecca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin is trying to control. Tecca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tecca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tecca wants to control but Calvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calvin lands a nice short elbow.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tecca taking some punishment here, with Calvin in his half guard. #T3#
Calvin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tecca can do to turn this around?#T4#
Calvin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calvin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
Calvin wants to control but Tecca is keeping him busy.
Tecca taking some punishment here, with Calvin in his half guard.
Lil Tecca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Calvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tecca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Calvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calvin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Calvin!

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