PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danial Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Rock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danial Kirkland's chin.

Kirkland
vs
Rock

183 cm
24
346 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danial Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Rock!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kirkland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Kirkland is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rock's head.
Kirkland is fighting to break Rock's control of his arms but Rock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Kirkland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kirkland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rock gets caught napping as Kirkland dives in and scores a takedown. Rock manages to retain guard.
Rock is trying to keep Kirkland in close.

Kirkland stands up from Rock's guard - Kirkland perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rock's half guard.
Kirkland not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kirkland stands up from half guard.

Kirkland drives through with a takedown into Rock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Rock uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rock pushes Kirkland off but Kirkland dives into side control.
Kirkland really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kirkland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rock is not content to let Kirkland control the position.
Rock parries the strikes from Kirkland easily there. Kirkland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rock to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Kirkland.
Kirkland working away.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Kirkland keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock is trying to control Kirkland's posture but Kirkland avoids it.
Rock regains half guard.
Rock wants to control but Kirkland is keeping busy.
Rock wants to get back to his feet.
Kirkland 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirkland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rock defending well though.
Kirkland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rock's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kirkland decides to stand and escape the position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kirkland.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Kirkland keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danial Kirkland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kirkland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kirkland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Rock throws Kirkland to one side and escapes!

Rock tries to sprawl but Kirkland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock wants to improve his position but Kirkland is controlling well.
Kirkland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kirkland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rock is trying to maintain the position but Kirkland is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkland decides to return to a standing position.

Kirkland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rock!

Rock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kirkland drives through with a takedown into Rock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rock looking for a guillotine here but Kirkland defends easily.
Rock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock is trying to control the position but Kirkland postures up.
Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirkland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirkland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock lands a decent shot there.

Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kirkland gets to his feet. Rock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirkland looking to throw knees to the head but Rock is blocking nicely.

Kirkland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kirkland looking to score a takedown here. Rock is defending well but Kirkland drives through and ends up in Rock's guard.

Rock scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Kirkland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kirkland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kirkland connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kirkland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Kirkland rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
Kirkland tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

A close second round but The Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kirkland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rock quickly recovers to half guard.

Rock manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kirkland keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kirkland.

Kirkland pulls guard successfully.
Kirkland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rock.

Rock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Kirkland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rock on his heels. He'll look to pass Rock's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock looking to control.
Kirkland with a nice head shot there.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock seems keen to control Kirkland's posture.
Kirkland throws an elbow that misses. Rock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kirkland's guard. Nice move by Rock!

Rock stands up and waves to Kirkland to follow him.

Kirkland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kirkland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kirkland.
Rock wants to get back to his feet.
Rock is trying to control Kirkland's posture but Kirkland avoids it.

Kirkland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kirkland decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland shoots in and gets a takedown into Rock's guard.

Rock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kirkland presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kirkland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rock blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirkland looking to throw knees to the head but Rock is blocking nicely.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland looking to score a takedown here. Rock is defending well but Kirkland drives through and ends up in Rock's guard.
Kirkland throwing strikes from guard but Rock blocks nicely.
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 striking off his back but it's not causing Kirkland any problems.
Kirkland postures up.

Kirkland stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Rock gets caught napping as Kirkland dives in and scores a takedown. Rock manages to retain guard.

Rock uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rock 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danial Kirkland!