PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 18860 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayyuken Zaa (ranked 681 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayyuken Zaa has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Versu
vs
Zaa

180 cm
40
214
11 - 6 - 0

186 cm
37
217
13 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ayyuken Zaa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu misses with a hook

and Zaa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zaa.
Versu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Zaa stands up from Versu's guard - Zaa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Versu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws a head kick but Zaa moves out of range.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Versu lands a nice shot to the body.
Versu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Zaa slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Zaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaa is able to avoid easily.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Zaa slips under a jab.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaa is just out of range.
Zaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Versu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Versu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Versu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu tried to score with a low kick but Zaa checks it.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Zaa blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been informed that Zaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaa is out of range.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Versu.
Zaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Versu.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu throws a head kick that misses.
Zaa moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Zaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Versu.
Zaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Zaa as he checks the leg kick.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaa moves away.
Versu throws a head kick but Zaa moves out of range.
Versu thumps Zaa with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Zaa checks the leg kick.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaa.
Versu is looking to wear down Zaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaa blocks a leg kick.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu with a jab.
Versu throws a nice looking combination but Zaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Versu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Versu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu misses the shot to the body.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Versu misses with a looping left.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Versu throws a jab when Zaa was well out of range.
Zaa moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaa moves out of range easily.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaa is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaa takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Zaa blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Versu.
Zaa checks a leg kick.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Zaa saw that one coming.
Zaa moves out of range as Versu strikes.
Zaa ducks right into an uppercut from Versu.
Zaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Versu.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Versu throws a low kick, looking for Zaa's leg but Zaa calmly moves out of range.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Zaa moves away and avoids it.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu tries a head kick but it misses.
Versu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ayyuken Zaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Versu throws a low kick, looking for Zaa's leg but Zaa calmly moves out of range.
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Versu.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Zaa saw that one coming.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaa moves away from the strike by Versu.
Versu misses with an uppercut.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu looks to land a left hand but Zaa moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu lands a jab to the head.
Versu tries a low kick but Zaa avoids it.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu with a jab.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Zaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaa defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Versu jabs Zaa right on the nose. Zaa blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Zaa moved out of range.
Versu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Versu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaa takes one to the chin there.
Zaa moves forwards but Versu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Versu scores with a shot to the body.
Zaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Versu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaa moves out of range easily.
Versu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Versu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaa can do to turn this around?
Versu misses with a looping right.
Versu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Versu.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Versu.
Zaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Geo Versu is winning the standup battle so far.
Versu is looking to chop away at Zaa's legs.
Versu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu misses with a straight right.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu wants to slow Zaa down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Zaa blocks the low kick.
Versu misses with a kick to the body

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

Zaa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geo Versu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Versu looks to land a left hand but Zaa moved out of range nicely.
Zaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Versu looks to land a left hand but Zaa moved out of range nicely.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Zaa ducks down to avoid it.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu 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.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu misses with a looping left.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaa's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu lunges at Zaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaa's hand.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu connects with the punch.
Versu tries to work over Zaa's front leg with a kick but Zaa checks it.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Zaa saw that one coming.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Zaa ducks down to avoid it.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu missing with a left hand there. Zaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Zaa moved out of range.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Zaa as he checks the leg kick.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
Versu misses with a wild body shot.
Versu misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Zaa ducks down to avoid it.
Versu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Versu.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
Versu throws a wild body kick that Zaa sees coming a mile off.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Zaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaa checks a leg kick.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Versu tries to land a leg kick but Zaa saw it coming and moves away.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu thuds his shin into the meat of Zaa's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Versu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu scores with a decent looking hook.
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Zaa slips the punch.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu throws a poor cross that misses

and Zaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Versu tries to kick Zaa off in order to stand up. Zaa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Versu struggling a bit here.

Zaa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Versu to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Versu throws a head kick that misses.
Versu throws a hook but Zaa avoids it easily.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu looks to throw the jab but Zaa is out of range.
Zaa moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Versu throws a body kick that misses.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Versu, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geo Versu!