PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Genova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Genova is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Worthington
vs
Genova

185 cm
25
255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

194 cm
24
260 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Genova!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worthington catches Genova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Lance Genova has been cut.
Worthington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genova throws a leg kick
and Worthington counters with a stiff right hand.
Genova looks to throw the jab but Worthington is out of range.
Worthington misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Worthington.
Genova walks into a stiff left hand from Worthington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthington blocks a leg kick.
Genova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthington moves away.
Nice shot lands for Worthington.
A bone on bone clash there as Worthington blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Genova with that takedown attempt.
Worthington throws the left hand but Genova avoids the punch easily.
Warren Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova throws a low kick but Worthington moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Worthington misses the target.
A good leg kick by Genova.
Worthington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Genova.
Some bone on bone action there as Worthington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Genova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Genova misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Worthington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Genova throws a head kick that misses.
Genova tries a low kick but Worthington avoids it.
Genova misses the shot to the body.
Lance Genova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genova's corner calls for a 1-2. Genova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Genova attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Worthington sprawls well. Worthington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Genova gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthington misses with an uppercut. Genova saw that one coming.
Worthington looks to land a combination but Genova avoids it well.
Genova takes a swing at Worthington's ribcage but misses.
Genova throws a leg kick
and Genova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Genova slips under a jab.
Worthington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Worthington blocks a head kick by Genova.
Worthington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Genova.
Warren Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Genova.
Genova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Worthington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Genova. Genova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Genova tries a low kick but Worthington avoids it.

Genova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Worthington sprawls well initially but Genova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genova trying to control the pace.
Genova with the ground and pound but Worthington uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Worthington pulls Genova in to control the position.
Worthington keeping moving, preventing Genova from controlling successfully.
Worthington wants to sweep but no luck.
Genova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Worthington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Genova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Worthington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lance Genova was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Genova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worthington's calf.
Worthington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genova was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthington.
Good exchange - Worthington coming out on top.
Worthington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worthington checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Warren Worthington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lance Genova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Worthington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Genova misses with a kick to the body.
Warren Worthington is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Genova.
A low kick from Genova is predictable there
letting Worthington counter with a right hand.

That has opened up Lance Genova's cut even more.
Genova wants to slow Worthington down by chopping away at his legs.
Worthington misses with an uppercut. Genova saw that one coming.
Genova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Worthington but Worthington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Worthington works the jab nicely.
Genova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worthington.
Genova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worthington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Genova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genova cracks Worthington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Worthington moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Genova blocks a jab.
Genova slips under a jab from Worthington.
Genova misses the shot to the body.
Worthington looks to land a right hand but Genova moved out of range.
Worthington throws a right and a left that Genova avoids nicely.
Worthington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Genova.
Genova misses with a low kick as Worthington jumps back.
Worthington misses with a few strikes there.
Genova throws a head kick that misses
and Worthington counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Worthington as he connects with a hook.
Worthington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Genova lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genova has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Worthington throws a good cross that connects.
Worthington throws a hook but Genova blocks it.
Genova dodges the punch combination from Worthington.
Worthington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Worthington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genova. Genova obviously looking to wear him down.
Worthington avoids the body shot from Genova.
Genova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Genova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Worthington is out of range and Genova settles back down.
Genova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worthington manages to avoid it.
Genova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worthington was well out of range. Poor timing from Genova.
Worthington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington swings for the body but Genova moves out of range.
Genova throws an off balance right hand
letting Worthington counter with a right hand.

The cut above Lance Genova's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Worthington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Worthington tries to move into range but Genova moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Worthington.
Worthington ducks under a wild hook from Genova.
Worthington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Genova momentarily.
Genova throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Worthington moves out of range of the strikes.
Genova throws a chopping leg kick but Worthington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Genova misses the target.
Genova throws a sloppy head kick and Worthington moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Genova.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Worthington as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Genova misses the target.
Genova ducks under a wild hook from Worthington.
A big right from Worthington misses.
Worthington gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Genova counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A clash of legs there as Worthington blocks the low kick.
Genova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Genova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Worthington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Worthington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Genova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Genova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Worthington sprawls well. Worthington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Genova gets slowly back to his feet.
Warren Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Genova.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Worthington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Worthington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lance Genova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lance Genova's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Worthington misses with an uppercut. Genova saw that one coming.
Genova is looking to chop away at Worthington's legs.
Genova throws a low kick, looking for Worthington's leg but Worthington calmly moves out of range.
Worthington throws a shot from downtown. Genova moves away and avoids it.
Worthington throws a poor cross that misses
and Genova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worthington throws a hook but Genova blocks it.
Genova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Worthington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Worthington sizes up Genova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Genova has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Genova there as he acknowledges the shot.
Genova dives in and grabs Worthington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Worthington pushes down on Genova's head and hops out.
Worthington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Genova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Worthington counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova misses with a low kick.
Worthington drops his hands momentarily and Genova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Genova throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.

Genova throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Worthington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Genova is in Worthington's guard.
Genova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Worthington's guard.
Genova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Genova controlling the action here.
Genova is trying to control the action in half guard but Worthington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Worthington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthington trying to control the position.
Worthington is trying to hold Genova in close to prevent damage but Genova has managed to pass into half guard.

Genova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Worthington sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Worthington's head.
Worthington tries to roll over but Genova keeps him under control.
Worthington is not content to let Genova control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington trying to hold on to Genova's head to control him but Genova postures up.
Genova stops Worthington from getting back to his feet.
Genova working over Worthington with some ground and pound. Worthington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genova moves nicely into side control.
Worthington prevents Genova from improving position.
Genova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Genova with the ground and pound but Worthington regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Genova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Worthington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Genova.
Genova is keen to just control but Worthington is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington trying to get back to full guard but Genova takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genova tries to control but Worthington wriggling away.
Genova landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Genova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Genova 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!