PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Descending. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

George
vs
Pakamara

177 cm
28
155 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

168 cm
35
155 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakamara missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George stuffs the takedown.
George lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pakamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Pakamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Pakamara with that takedown attempt.
Pakamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pakamara moves away.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pakamara slips a jab from George.
George has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from George is defended easily by Pakamara.
George looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furious George. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Pakamara does no damage.

George throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pakamara was covering up waiting for the punch and George finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pakamara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
George is stalling in the full guard.
George throwing strikes but missing.
George passes Pakamara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George trying to control from Pakamara's half guard. Pakamara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pakamara looking for a sweep. Not yet Pakamara, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pakamara keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George passes into half guard.
Pakamara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from George.

George has gone for a leg lock! Pakamara slips out almost immediately though and dives into George's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pakamara tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara throws a big elbow that misses.
George 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.
Pakamara tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
George trying to control the position.
Pakamara throws a big elbow that misses.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
Pakamara lands a couple of elbows.
Pakamara postures up.
Pakamara postures up and lands a big shot to George's brow.

George looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George working a defensive guard here.
Pakamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pakamara throws a big right hand that misses.
Pakamara throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara postures up and lands a big shot to George's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now George is on top in guard.
Pakamara looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there.
George is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
George scoring with punches to the head and body.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pakamara looking for a sweep. Not yet Pakamara, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Furious George dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

George lands a jab.
Pakamara tries a head kick but it misses.
Pakamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but George sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pakamara somewhat.

George closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pakamara to the mat! Pakamara manages to get full guard.
George works over Pakamara with some ground and pound from guard.
George trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
George working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pakamara's head.
Pakamara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from George.
George working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furious George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pakamara looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George throwing strikes but missing.
Pakamara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from George.
George advances position into side control!

George actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George wants to improve his position but Pakamara is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George moves into full guard.
Pakamara stopping the sweep attempt from George.
Pakamara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
George wants to get back to full guard.
Pakamara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pakamara tries to pass to full mount but George defends it.
Pakamara lands with a punch from half guard.
George makes his way to full guard. A much better position for George.

George looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pakamara passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George gets back to full guard.

George is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
George keeping full guard, as Pakamara tries to pass.

George has his foot on Pakamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pakamara works his way back into a safe position though.
George not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pakamara landing with the ground and pound.

George looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pakamara looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.

George working for a triangle but Pakamara defends it easily.

Pakamara got a little sloppy there for a moment and George has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pakamara has managed to get both his arms back between George's legs - danger averted.
Pakamara wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
Pakamara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pakamara scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pakamara manages to get himself to full guard.
George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pakamara is keeping the position for now.
George working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pakamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
George works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pakamara misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for George, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George misses with a hook. Pakamara ducked under it nicely.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pakamara.
George just misses with a punch to the body.

George closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pakamara did well to prevent George getting side control.

George is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pakamara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time George.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pakamara keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
George with the ground and pound but Pakamara uses the opportunity to regain guard.
George wants to control from the top but Pakamara keeps moving.
George is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pakamara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Pakamara is retaining full guard.
Pakamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Pakamara.
George works over Pakamara with some ground and pound from guard.
George is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
George passes Pakamara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
George thows a huge punch but Pakamara dodges it nicely.
George missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
George perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pakamara throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
George passes to side control.

George goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pakamara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for George but great work by Pakamara.
George is trying to control Pakamara's posture but Pakamara avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pakamara lands some shots froms side control.
George is looking to reverse the position.
Pakamara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pakamara grinds an elbow into George's temple.
Pakamara scoring with punches from side control.
George is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
DepaC Pakamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pakamara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

George actively working from the bottom here.

Pakamara is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pakamara to get the leverage.
George is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pakamara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pakamara's back!
George has the hooks in. Pakamara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pakamara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

George looking for the choke from the back.
Pakamara is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get George off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pakamara covers up after that shot from George.

George patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

And that's the end of the fight!
Furious George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well George has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furious George!
During a confident post fight interview, Furious George thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.