PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazna Futzchag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Futzchag comes to the cage accompanied by Emika. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Futzchag
vs
Socrates

190 cm
28
148 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

178 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazna Futzchag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georgio Socrates!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Socrates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Socrates is looking for a takedown.
Futzchag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socrates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Futzchag's efforts to push away.
Socrates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Futzchag gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Socrates turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Socrates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Futzchag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Socrates working away.
Futzchag is looking to reverse the position.

Socrates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Socrates tries for a kimura but Futzchag is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Futzchag parries the strikes from Socrates easily there. Socrates is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Futzchag to escape.
Futzchag is trying to control Socrates's posture but Socrates avoids it.
Futzchag pushes Socrates away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Socrates gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Socrates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Futzchag has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futzchag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Socrates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Futzchag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futzchag is trying to maintain the position but Socrates is very close to passing his half guard.
Socrates lands with a punch from half guard.
Futzchag is looking to control Socrates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Futzchag avoid being mounted?
Futzchag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Socrates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Socrates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Futzchag trying to control from the bottom.
Socrates wants to control but Futzchag is keeping him busy.
Socrates sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Futzchag defending well though.
Socrates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socrates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Socrates.
Futzchag avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Socrates.
Well, if Socrates is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Socrates working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Socrates not doing much here.

Socrates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Futzchag has managed to free his arm - good work.
Futzchag trying to control but Socrates postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Socrates is looking for a kimura but Futzchag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Socrates to get the leverage.

Futzchag is defending against the submission attempts here by Socrates.
Futzchag wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Futzchag is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Futzchag is refusing to be controlled, as Socrates sits in half guard.
Socrates throwing shots but Futzchag is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgio Socrates 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.

Socrates throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Futzchag tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Socrates is in Futzchag's guard.
Futzchag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Socrates on the ground.
Socrates works over Futzchag with some ground and pound from guard.
Futzchag seems keen to control Socrates's posture.
Socrates showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Futzchag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Socrates scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Socrates sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Socrates landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates distracts Futzchag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Socrates tries to free his leg and advance position but Futzchag is retaining full guard.
Futzchag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Futzchag wants to sweep but no luck.
Futzchag is trying to control the position but Socrates postures up.

Socrates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Futzchag is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Futzchag has escaped and now he's on top!
Futzchag passes Socrates's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Futzchag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Socrates's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Socrates makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Socrates rushes Futzchag and presses him up against the cage.
Socrates trying to land knees to the body.
Socrates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Futzchag prevents it.
Socrates keeps control of Futzchag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Socrates trying to land knees to the body.
Socrates stops a takedown attempt from Futzchag.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socrates lands a good knee to the midsection. Futzchag won't want to take too many of those.
Socrates's coach down at ^Tyr MMA^ - MSG FOR INVITE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Socrates's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Socrates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Futzchag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Futzchag has been working on his balance at Demon's Elite Gym (7 Elite), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Socrates.

Socrates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Futzchag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Socrates pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Futzchag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazna Futzchag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgio Socrates.
A punch combination from Futzchag misses.

Futzchag closes the distance and pushes Socrates back into the cage.

Socrates manages to break the clinch.

Socrates feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Socrates trying to control but Futzchag is working from the bottom.
Georgio Socrates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Socrates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates wants to control from the top but Futzchag keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Futzchag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Socrates won't allow Futzchag to get back to his feet.
Socrates lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socrates being controlled here momentarily.
Socrates working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Socrates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Socrates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Futzchag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Socrates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgio Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Futzchag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Socrates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Socrates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Futzchag prevents it.
Socrates is trying to pull guard but Futzchag has him pressed against the cage.
Kazna Futzchag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgio Socrates.
Futzchag wants to get back to striking at distance but Socrates won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Socrates.

Socrates gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Socrates thows a huge punch but Futzchag dodges it nicely.
Futzchag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Socrates.
Futzchag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Socrates.

Socrates seems to be looking for submissions.
Socrates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Socrates is working for a kimura but Futzchag is defending it quite comfortably.
Futzchag trying to control but Socrates postures up.
Futzchag is trying to stand.
Socrates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Futzchag trying to control but Socrates postures up.

Socrates is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Socrates trying to control the action but Futzchag is working from the bottom.
Socrates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Socrates throwing shots but Futzchag is blocking nicely.

Socrates is working for a kimura but Futzchag is defending it quite comfortably.
Socrates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Futzchag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Futzchag wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Futzchag preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Futzchag wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, if Socrates is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kazna Futzchag.

Socrates clinches with his opponent.
Kazna Futzchag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futzchag misses with a punch to the body.
Futzchag is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Socrates avoids a wild elbow strike from Futzchag.
Socrates looking for a takedown.
Futzchag can't get the takedown.
Socrates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Futzchag working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socrates lands an elbow just above Futzchag 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Socrates.
Futzchag can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Socrates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates thanked the fans post fight for their support.