PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Kalawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Kalawa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Biles's chin.

Kalawa
vs
Biles

184 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
30
187 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

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 4 - 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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kalawa's half guard.

Biles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kalawa defends it well.

Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalawa wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalawa keeping hold of Biles's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biles seems to be working for a kimura but Kalawa defends the submission attempt.

Biles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kalawa is just riding it out for now. Biles eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biles 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.
Biles prevents Kalawa from improving his position.
Kalawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalawa tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Biles is working for a kimura but Kalawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Biles lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Biles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biles.
Kalawa is controlling Biles's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kalawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biles on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biles trying to work for an americana but Kalawa has managed to regain full guard.

Biles postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Biles, into his guard.

Kalawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Biles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalawa is aware though and is defending well.

Biles has his foot on Kalawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalawa works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Biles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Biles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kalawa escapes and throws Biles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Biles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A big left from Kalawa misses.
Biles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalawa pinned against the cage. Kalawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalawa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kalawa slaps away a takedown attempt from Biles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Kalawa misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalawa as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalawa misses the jab.
Ryan Biles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biles manages to avoid it.
Biles checks a leg kick.
Kalawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biles can do to turn this around?
Biles dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
George Kalawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Biles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawa looks to land a left hand but Biles moved out of range nicely.
Kalawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Biles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalawa.
Biles takes one on the button.
Biles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalawa's waist but Kalawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biles off to one side.
Biles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalawa.
Biles darts in looking for a takedown but Kalawa gets double underhooks and turns Biles into the cage.
Kalawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalawa defends it nicely.
Biles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Biles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kalawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biles is in Kalawa's guard.

Biles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kalawa dives on top into guard.

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!

Biles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalawa is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalawa defends well.

Biles working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kalawa has passed into half guard!
Kalawa wants to free his trapped foot but Biles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kalawa working over Biles with some ground and pound. Biles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Biles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalawa pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Biles actively working from the bottom here.
Kalawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Kalawa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Biles.
Biles is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biles keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Biles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalawa is fending him off so far but Biles persists. Nope, Kalawa circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Kalawa misses its intended target.
Biles wants to counter the offense by Kalawa and move into the clinch position.
Biles ducks under a wild hook from Kalawa.
Kalawa throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Biles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Biles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kalawa dives on top into guard.

Ryan Biles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Biles keeping full guard, as Kalawa tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Biles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kalawa passes into side control.
Biles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biles is still trying to improve position.
Kalawa trying to control the action but Biles is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biles is looking for a sweep.
Kalawa controlling the position from side mount.
Kalawa wants to control but Biles is keeping him busy.
Biles is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Biles clinches.
Kalawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kalawa pulls his leg out and moves away.

Biles shoots in and gets a takedown into Kalawa's guard.
Kalawa pulls Biles in close to his closed guard and prevents Biles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Biles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biles throwing strikes but missing.
Kalawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Biles won't allow Kalawa to sweep him here.

Biles has gone for a leg lock! Kalawa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biles's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Biles.
I think Biles 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Biles!
Ryan Biles thanked the fans post fight for their support.