PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georgios Tsitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ghos muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tsitas
vs
muhammad

174 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georgios Tsitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ghos muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tsitas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tsitas with the ground and pound but muhammad uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tsitas throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsitas works over muhammad with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsitas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsitas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
muhammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now muhammad is on top in guard.
muhammad throwing strikes from guard but Tsitas blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsitas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsitas pulls muhammad in close to his closed guard and prevents muhammad from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
muhammad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
muhammad advances to half guard.

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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
muhammad tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgios Tsitas dominated that round.
That's time! Tsitas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts muhammad, as that shot connected.
muhammad looks to throw the jab but Tsitas is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsitas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tsitas gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
muhammad moves into full guard.
Tsitas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsitas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsitas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsitas stops muhammad from standing up.
Tsitas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsitas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for muhammad on the ground.
Tsitas chips away with some ground and pound.

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

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.
muhammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsitas is working muhammad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsitas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsitas works over muhammad with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsitas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

muhammad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsitas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
muhammad is breathing heavily.
muhammad wants to stand but Tsitas is controlling the position.
Tsitas is looking to work some ground and pound but muhammad has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsitas is in close to muhammad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsitas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as muhammad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
muhammad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsitas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
muhammad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsitas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
muhammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsitas throwing strikes from guard but muhammad blocks nicely.
Tsitas landing with the ground and pound.
Tsitas cracks muhammad with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsitas postures up in muhammad's guard and throws a big left but muhammad blocks it.
Tsitas works over muhammad with some ground and pound from guard.
muhammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsitas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsitas stands up over muhammad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsitas scoring with some ground and pound.

muhammad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsitas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsitas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of muhammad's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgios Tsitas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tsitas shoots in looking for a takedown. muhammad tries to sprawl out of it but Tsitas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. muhammad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
muhammad with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
muhammad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tsitas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsitas.
muhammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsitas landing with the ground and pound.
muhammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsitas stands up over muhammad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsitas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsitas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsitas stops muhammad from standing up.
Tsitas connects with a couple of short punches.
Georgios Tsitas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsitas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsitas connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsitas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsitas works over muhammad with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsitas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsitas working some strikes from top position.
Tsitas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsitas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsitas with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsitas throwing strikes from guard but muhammad blocks nicely.
Tsitas landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsitas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsitas distracts muhammad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ghos muhammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsitas postures up and lands a big shot to muhammad's brow.
Tsitas with a nice head shot there.
Tsitas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsitas postures up and lands a big shot to muhammad's brow.
Tsitas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. muhammad is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

muhammad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsitas working some strikes from top position.
Tsitas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsitas throws and elbow that misses. muhammad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsitas's guard. Nice move by muhammad!

Tsitas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georgios Tsitas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsitas, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgios Tsitas!