PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Kalawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kalawa
vs
Ironstone

184 cm
26
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Kalawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Ironstone!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Ironstone.
Ironstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironstone.

Kalawa has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kalawa breaks from the clinch.
Ironstone throws a combination that misses
and Kalawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ironstone has managed to clinch.

Kalawa manages to break the clinch.
Kalawa lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalawa blocks the leg kick.
Ironstone misses with a body shot.
Ironstone throws an overhand right that lands on Kalawa's shoulder, as Kalawa tries to avoid the shot.
Kalawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Ironstone sprawls well. He's pushed Kalawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ironstone throws a body punch but Kalawa moves out of range.

Ironstone has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironstone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ironstone gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kalawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ironstone clinches.

Kalawa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ironstone wants to stand and escape but Kalawa is having none of it.
Kalawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing that Kalawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ironstone wants to stand up but Kalawa is controlling him.
Kalawa throwing strikes from guard but Ironstone blocks nicely.
Kalawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ironstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa is working Ironstone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kalawa trying to control but Ironstone is working from the bottom.

Ironstone is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Kalawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ironstone after a bit of a struggle.
A right hand to the body from Kalawa.

Kalawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ironstone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ironstone throws a lazy right hand but Kalawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ironstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa connects with a leg kick. Ironstone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Ironstone.
Ironstone throws a head kick that misses.
Ironstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ironstone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ironstone cracks Kalawa with an open hand slap.
Ironstone misses with a wild body shot.
Kalawa sizes up Ironstone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodney Ironstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ironstone misses.
Kalawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ironstone sprawls and moves away.
Ironstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Ironstone misses.
Ironstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalawa is just out of range.
A combination from Ironstone does no damage.
Ironstone throws an off balance right hand

and Kalawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironstone is trying to stand back up but Kalawa is controlling him
Kalawa is trying to control. Ironstone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ironstone is in trouble now - Kalawa has advanced to mount!
Kalawa controlling the position easily from mount.
Ironstone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kalawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ironstone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kalawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ironstone?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Kalawa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kalawa throws a shot from downtown. Ironstone moves away and avoids it.
Ironstone with the counter takedown but Kalawa avoids it easily.
Ironstone misses with a hook.
Ironstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalawa manages to avoid it.
Ironstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalawa.

Ironstone clinches.
Ironstone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Ironstone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ironstone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ironstone tries to stall but Kalawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kalawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalawa.
Kalawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ironstone is fending him off so far but Kalawa persists. Nope, Ironstone circles away and we're back to standing.
Ironstone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ironstone scores with a head kick.
Ironstone misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Kalawa has managed to clinch.
Ironstone misses with a body punch.

Kalawa manages to break the clinch.
Ironstone throws a series of punches but Kalawa moves out of range.
That kick from Kalawa tenderised Ironstone's leg. Ironstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalawa misses the shot to the body.
Rodney Ironstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalawa misses with an uppercut.
Kalawa dives in and grabs Ironstone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironstone pushes down on Kalawa's head and hops out.
Rodney Ironstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalawa looks for the body kick but Ironstone saw that one coming.
Ironstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalawa.
Ironstone with a nice cross.
Kalawa pushes Ironstone away with a front kick.
Ironstone misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kalawa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalawa throws a strike aimed at the side of Ironstone's head but Ironstone avoids it well.
Ironstone is trying to buck Kalawa off.
George Kalawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalawa working the body and head with strikes.
Ironstone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kalawa.

Ironstone sneaks out the side door and pushes Kalawa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ironstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironstone.
A jab from Ironstone misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalawa.
No joy there for Ironstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ironstone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ironstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironstone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ironstone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalawa to score with a decent uppercut.

Kalawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ironstone tries to break free but Kalawa pushes him back against the cage.

Kalawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ironstone walks into a jab.
Ironstone connects with a looping right hand.
A leg kick checked by Kalawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ironstone rushes Kalawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kalawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ironstone throws a push kick but Kalawa slaps the foot to one side.
Ironstone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalawa moves forwards but Ironstone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kalawa looks to land a right hand but Ironstone moved out of range.
Kalawa throws a hook but Ironstone avoids it easily.

Kalawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kalawa throwing strikes but missing.
Ironstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironstone keeping moving, preventing Kalawa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that George Kalawa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A big left from Ironstone misses.
Ironstone throws a hook to the side of Kalawa's head but Kalawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ironstone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ironstone misses with an uppercut. Kalawa saw that one coming.
Kalawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ironstone under the eye.
Ironstone throws a head kick but Kalawa moves out of range.
Kalawa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ironstone just manages to avoid it.

Kalawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ironstone is trying to defend but Kalawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kalawa with the ground and pound but Ironstone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kalawa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalawa prevents Ironstone from getting back to his feet.
Ironstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kalawa pushing down on Ironstone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kalawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ironstone defending well though.
Kalawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Ironstone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kalawa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalawa has Ironstone pressed against the cage, preventing Ironstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ironstone is trying to break the clinch but Kalawa has him pressed against the cage.

Ironstone breaks the clinch.
Ironstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalawa attempts a counter takedown but Ironstone avoids it well and moves away.
Ironstone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalawa.
Kalawa scores with a jab. Ironstone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ironstone needs to keep his hands up - Kalawa had a free shot at his head there.
Ironstone misses with the combination.
Kalawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironstone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalawa is out of range.
Kalawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ironstone leaves Kalawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironstone. Kalawa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Ironstone clinches with his opponent.
Ironstone is trying to break the clinch but Kalawa has him pressed against the cage.

Kalawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ironstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalawa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kalawa misses with a hook. Ironstone ducked under it nicely.
Ironstone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Kalawa rushes Ironstone and presses him up against the cage.
Ironstone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ironstone working hard to break the clinch.

Kalawa breaks the clinch.
Ironstone slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kalawa.
Rodney Ironstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa throws a one two combo.
Ironstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalawa.

Ironstone rushes Kalawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ironstone tries to circle away but Kalawa has him pinned against the cage.

Kalawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalawa throws a jab when Ironstone was well out of range.
Kalawa drops his hands momentarily and Ironstone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironstone throws a hook but Kalawa blocks it.
Kalawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Ironstone off the cage and back into range.
Ironstone lands a slapping body shot.
Ironstone clobbers Kalawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Ironstone clinches up with Kalawa and pushes him back against the cage.

Kalawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Kalawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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