PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Germanicus
vs
Mageramsky

195 cm
27
274 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
242 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mageramsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Germanicus defends it nicely.
Mageramsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Germanicus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mageramsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Germanicus counters with a left and a right that stings Mageramsky.
Hagen Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Mageramsky.
Germanicus throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mageramsky gets a double leg takedown into Germanicus's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mageramsky advances to half guard.
Mageramsky stalling away here and it's allowed Germanicus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mageramsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germanicus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky looking to sit in guard and control but Germanicus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mageramsky controlling the position.
Germanicus preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germanicus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mageramsky tries to buck Germanicus off but Germanicus is having none of it.
Germanicus trying to control the position but Mageramsky is working away.
Mageramsky struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky tries to improve position but can't.
Germanicus lands a decent elbow from side control.

Germanicus decides to stand back up.
Germanicus misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mageramsky is defended easily by Germanicus.
Mageramsky has his takedown stuffed
and Germanicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Germanicus fails to land with a series of punches.
Mageramsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Germanicus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mageramsky misses with a takedown
and Germanicus counters with an inside leg kick.
Germanicus lands a jab-cross combination.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the body.
Hagen Germanicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mageramsky looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus throws a leg kick but Mageramsky moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Germanicus!
Mageramsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Germanicus.
Mageramsky looks for a takedown but Germanicus sprawls well.
Germanicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mageramsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Germanicus misses with a wild body shot.
Mageramsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Germanicus counters with a straight right hand.
Mageramsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Mageramsky shoots and misses
and Mageramsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph Mageramsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus misses with a double jab.
Germanicus scores with a one two! Mageramsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Germanicus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mageramsky's head.
Germanicus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mageramsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germanicus. Mageramsky does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus scores with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Germanicus. No joy for Mageramsky on that attempt.
Germanicus thows a body kick. Mageramsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Germanicus punishes Mageramsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Germanicus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mageramsky with a poor takedown
and Germanicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Germanicus cracks Mageramsky with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Germanicus.
Germanicus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mageramsky shoots in and drives through. Germanicus sprawls well.
Germanicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mageramsky moves away.
Germanicus is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Germanicus.
Germanicus is looking to land body kicks.
Germanicus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mageramsky. That did some damage!
Germanicus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hagen Germanicus dominated that 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.

Mageramsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Germanicus moves away from the strike by Mageramsky.
Germanicus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mageramsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Germanicus finds it's target.
Germanicus misses with a low kick.
Germanicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mageramsky moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Germanicus.
A swing and a miss from Germanicus.
No luck for Mageramsky with that takedown attempt.
Germanicus tests Mageramsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mageramsky is breathing heavily.
Germanicus stuffs the takedown.
Mageramsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Mageramsky moves out of range of the body kick from Germanicus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus scores with a jab to the body.
Germanicus is looking to wear down Mageramsky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mageramsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germanicus.
Mageramsky tries for a takedown but Germanicus circles away easily
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hagen Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Mageramsky.
Germanicus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Germanicus scores with the left hand. Mageramsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Hagen Germanicus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Germanicus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Germanicus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Germanicus there.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Germanicus as he jumps to the side.
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!
Germanicus lands with a nice combination. Mageramsky backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Joseph Mageramsky has been cut.
Mageramsky avoids the head kick by Germanicus.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the body.
Germanicus throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky tries to move into range but Germanicus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Germanicus.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Germanicus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mageramsky's head.
Nice body punch from Germanicus.
Mageramsky avoids the head kick by Germanicus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Germanicus.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Germanicus swings for the body but Mageramsky moves out of range.
Mageramsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mageramsky with a poor takedown
and Germanicus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mageramsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mageramsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Germanicus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Germanicus misses.
Germanicus leaves Mageramsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Germanicus does it's job there.
Germanicus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the body.
Germanicus sizes up Mageramsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Germanicus misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Mageramsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Germanicus which made him look bad.
Mageramsky fails with the takedown
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Germanicus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mageramsky.
Germanicus throws a series of punches but Mageramsky moves out of range.
Germanicus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mageramsky back to the cage. Germanicus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Germanicus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hagen Germanicus is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Germanicus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mageramsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Germanicus.
Mageramsky blocks a head kick by Germanicus.
Germanicus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Germanicus throws the kick towards the body but Mageramsky avoids it.
Mageramsky closes the distance and clinches up with Germanicus, looking for a takedown. Mageramsky pushes Germanicus against the cage but Germanicus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Germanicus sizes up Mageramsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Germanicus but Germanicus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Germanicus. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mageramsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Germanicus tries to avoid it but Mageramsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Germanicus to the ground. Germanicus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Germanicus cracks Mageramsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mageramsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hagen Germanicus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Mageramsky's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Germanicus misses with a few strikes there.
Germanicus jabs at Mageramsky's body.
Mageramsky moves out of range as Germanicus throws a body kick.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown but Germanicus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mageramsky with a poor takedown
and Germanicus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Germanicus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Germanicus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Germanicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mageramsky can do to turn this around?
Mageramsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Germanicus.
Mageramsky tries for a takedown but Germanicus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hagen Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Mageramsky.
Germanicus looks to land a body kick but Mageramsky moved away.
Germanicus thuds his right hand into Mageramsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mageramsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Germanicus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mageramsky somewhat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Germanicus, as that shot connected.
Mageramsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus scores with a three punch combo!
Germanicus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Germanicus wants it to stay on the feet.
Germanicus lands with a right hand.
Germanicus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mageramsky.
Germanicus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Germanicus both land. Nice combination.
Germanicus lands a head shot.
Germanicus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mageramsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Germanicus is fending him off so far but Mageramsky persists. Nope, Germanicus circles away and we're back to standing.
Mageramsky blocks a head kick by Germanicus.
Mageramsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Germanicus counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body.
Mageramsky blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus scores with a nice body kick.
Mageramsky looks for a takedown but Germanicus sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Germanicus scores with a four punch combination!
Mageramsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mageramsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Germanicus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mageramsky somewhat.
Germanicus feints a jab promting Mageramsky to slip. Germanicus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mageramsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Germanicus but Germanicus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Germanicus lands a jab to Mageramsky's midsection.
Germanicus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Germanicus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Germanicus cracks a nice hook into Mageramsky's ribs.
Germanicus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Germanicus throws a low kick but Mageramsky avoids it.
Mageramsky has his takedown stuffed
and Mageramsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Germanicus.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Germanicus as he jumps to the side.
Germanicus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mageramsky on the side of the head.
Germanicus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Germanicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Mageramsky is just out of range.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus cracks Mageramsky with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus is looking to score with low kicks.
Mageramsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Germanicus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Germanicus misses with a two punch combination.
Germanicus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Germanicus sprawls well. Germanicus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mageramsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Mageramsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Germanicus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Germanicus throws a nice head kick!
Germanicus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mageramsky is looking to clinch but Germanicus is avoiding it.
Joseph Mageramsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Germanicus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hagen Germanicus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mageramsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hagen Germanicus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Germanicus, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hagen Germanicus!