PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kalcevski (ranked 4184 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Rock (ranked 4463 p4p, 429 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kalcevski
vs
Rock

195 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Kalcevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Rock!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rock throws a big elbow that misses.
Rock connects with a couple of short punches.
Rock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rock throws a strike but Kalcevski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kalcevski wants to get up but he can't break Rock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kalcevski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rock has his hands on Kalcevski's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalcevski tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom.
Kalcevski being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalcevski tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom.
Kalcevski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rock gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rock there.
Rock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalcevski wants to control but Rock is keeping busy.
Kalcevski tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
Rock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalcevski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rock.
Rock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalcevski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rock showed some decent athleticism there.
Kalcevski taking some punishment here, with Rock in his half guard.
Rock thows a huge punch but Kalcevski dodges it nicely.
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. Rock connects with a nice short shot to Kalcevski's temple.
Kalcevski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalcevski tries to get out of the position.
Rock throws a strike but Kalcevski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rock throws a strike but Kalcevski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kalcevski stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rock dives in and scores a takedown into Kalcevski's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalcevski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rock.
Rock works over Kalcevski with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalcevski's head.
Rock throwing strikes but missing.
Kalcevski has momentary wrist control but Rock slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalcevski has wrist control.
Rock cracks Kalcevski with a solid left hand.
Rock throws a strike but Kalcevski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwayne Rock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalcevski, as that shot connected.

Rock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kalcevski napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kalcevski throws Rock to one side and escapes!
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalcevski.
Rock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Kalcevski gets caught napping as Rock dives in and scores a takedown. Kalcevski manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock lands a couple of elbows.
Rock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dwayne Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalcevski wants to get back to his feet but Rock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kalcevski has momentary wrist control but Rock slips an elbow through the middle.
Rock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalcevski enables Rock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalcevski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rock throws an elbow that misses. Kalcevski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rock's guard. Nice move by Kalcevski!

Rock 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.
Rock wants to stand and escape but Kalcevski is having none of it.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock trying to control the position here.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Rock.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalcevski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kalcevski stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kalcevski throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Kalcevski's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalcevski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalcevski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kalcevski there.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Kalcevski scores with a jab to the head.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalcevski tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalcevski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kalcevski lands a big uppercut and Rock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rock looks OK. Kalcevski waves Rock back to his feet!

Rock is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalcevski cracks Rock with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Kalcevski!