PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noe Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Kalacinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryk Kalacinski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Noe Gates's chin.

Gates
vs
Kalacinski

210 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noe Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patryk Kalacinski!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalacinski swivels and escapes.

Gates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalacinski tries to pull guard but Gates won't allow it.
Gates lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalacinski tries to pull guard but Gates holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalacinski drops back down to his feet.
Gates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gates misses with a body punch.
Gates landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalacinski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noe Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patryk Kalacinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates working Kalacinski over with knees to the body.
Gates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalacinski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gates wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalacinski won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalacinski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatess head.
Gates is working Kalacinski over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kalacinski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalacinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Gates landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalacinski avoiding damage as Gates throws knees to the body.
Kalacinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gates has him pressed against the cage.
Gates gets through Kalacinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalacinski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalacinskis head.
A short body shot lands from Gates as the two fighters clinch.
Kalacinski is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates scores a nice knee to the body.
Gates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalacinski.

Kalacinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalacinski is defended easily by Gates.
Gates was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalacinski's waist but Kalacinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gates off to one side.
Kalacinski wants to clinch up but Gates keeps it at a distance.

Kalacinski closes the distance and clinches.
Gates struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalacinski controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalacinski forces Gates back against the cage and clinches.
Kalacinski fails to pull guard.
Kalacinski blocks a body shot from Gates.
Gates is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gates with a knee to the head.

Kalacinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patryk Kalacinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates shoots in for a takedown but Kalacinski shows good takedown defense.
Kalacinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalacinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gates as he jumps to the side.

Gates clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gates.
Gates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gates missing with knees to the body.

Kalacinski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gates kicks off Kalacinski and gets to his feet.
Kalacinski looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalacinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalacinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gates avoids it really well and circles away.
Gates moves out of range as Kalacinski throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noe Gates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kalacinski tries to clinch but Gates moves out of range.
Gates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kalacinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gates counters with a left and a right that stings Kalacinski.
Kalacinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalacinski throws a leg kick
and Gates counters with a left and a right that stings Kalacinski.
Kalacinski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gates defends well and Kalacinski ends up having to push Gates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kalacinski tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Gates. No joy for Kalacinski on that attempt.
Noe Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patryk Kalacinski.
Gates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalacinski counters with a head kick.
Kalacinski is breathing heavily.
Kalacinski shoots in but no luck this time.
Noe Gates is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalacinski tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalacinski throws a combination that misses
and Gates counters with a nice uppercut.

Gates pushes Kalacinski up against the cage in a clinch.

Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalacinski can do to turn this around?
Gates shoots in for a double leg but Kalacinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalacinski wants to counter the offense by Gates and move into the clinch position.
Gates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalacinski with a poor takedown

and Gates counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gates.
Gates stops a takedown attempt from Kalacinski.
Gates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gates lands an elbow inside that Kalacinski shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Gates.
Gates landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalacinski prevents a body shot from Gates.
Kalacinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Noe Gates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gates lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gates lands a knee to the body.
Gates landing knees to the body.
Kalacinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gates pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kalacinski stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalacinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Kalacinski. No joy for Gates on that attempt.
Kalacinski misses with a head kick.

Kalacinski instigates a clinch.

Kalacinski breaks from the clinch.
Kalacinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Kalacinski. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalacinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Kalacinski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kalacinski stops Gates from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalacinski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gates wants to improve his position but Kalacinski is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noe Gates dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kalacinski fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Gates wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Gates clinches with his opponent.
Gates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gates keeps control of Kalacinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalacinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates tries to throw a body punch but Kalacinski avoids it by throwing Gates back against the cage.
Gates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalacinski.
A short right from Gates.
A hook to the body from Gates.
Kalacinski takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalacinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Gates has double underhooks.
Gates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalacinski avoids it.
Gates connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gates.
Kalacinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalacinski avoids it.
Kalacinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gates smiles and moves away.
Kalacinski has his takedown stuffed
and Gates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noe Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patryk Kalacinski.
Kalacinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gates fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kalacinski rushes Gates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalacinski backwards.
Gates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalacinski or not.
Gates lands with a short shot to the head.
Gates tries a knee to the head but Kalacinski blocks it.
Kalacinski managing to block the knees to the body from Gates.
Gates lands with a right 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!
Kalacinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalacinski.
Kalacinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gates walks away with a smile on his face. Kalacinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kalacinski pushes Gates off and gets back to his feet.
Gates blocks a head kick by Kalacinski.
Kalacinski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kalacinski manages to break the clinch.
Gates tries for a takedown but Kalacinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gates fails with the takedown
and Kalacinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kalacinski has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kalacinski breaks the clinch.
Gates shoots for a takedown but Kalacinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalacinski counters with a straight right hand.
Kalacinski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gates but Gates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gates throws a big counter combination but Kalacinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalacinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patryk Kalacinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noe Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalacinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noe Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gates, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noe Gates!
The defeated Patryk Kalacinski had this to say: 'I need to Train More and More'.