PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Eugemia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eugemia
vs
Head

175 cm
20
145 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

157 cm
23
154 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Eugemia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugemia moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Eugemia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Eugemia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Head creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eugemia's defenses.

It looks like John Eugemia has been cut.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugemia is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugemia has his back to the cage.
Eugemia swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Eugemia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Eugemia misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugemia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Head is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia taking a breather.
Eugemia working aggressively here.
Head working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Head as Eugemia tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Eugemia.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head has Eugemia pressed against the cage.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head stalling in the clinch.
Eugemia is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to stall but Head improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head avoids a wild elbow strike from Eugemia.
Eugemia leaning against his opponent.
Head misses with the head strike.
Eugemia throws a head punch that misses.
Eugemia dodges an elbow strike from Head.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Eugemia blocking some punches.
Eugemia lands an elbow that stopped Head in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Eugemia is working Head over against the cage.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
Eugemia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Head has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Head connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugemia's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Eugemia.
Eugemia is pushing Head up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Head working aggressively here.
A short right from Head.
Eugemia wants to take the fight to the mat but Head manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eugemia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Head up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugemia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugemia tries to stall but Head uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eugemia tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head misses with some punches.
Eugemia wants to stall.
Eugemia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head letting Eugemia take a breather here.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head leaning against his opponent.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Eugemia stalls.
Eugemia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Head lands a right hand.

Eugemia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugemia is trying to maintain a safe position but Head gets an underhook and turns Eugemia into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrick Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Eugemia's cut.
That's time! Eugemia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Head misses with an uppercut

and Eugemia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Head!
Eugemia trying to control the position but Head is working away.
Head is pushing Eugemia's head away, looking to escape. Eugemia manages to hold on to the position though.

Eugemia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Head rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eugemia's guard! Nice work there by Head!

Eugemia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Head stands and steps away. Eugemia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugemia manages to avoid it.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head missing with a left hand there. Eugemia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugemia moves forwards but Head connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugemia slips under a jab from Head.
Eugemia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eugemia ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugemia moves away.
Head blocks a jab.
Eugemia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugemia sets himself, and Head steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugemia avoids it this time.
Donk. Head catches Eugemia right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugemia manages to avoid it.

Head gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eugemia wants to stall.
Head effectively controlling the action here.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eugemia blocks an uppercut.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Eugemia lands an elbow inside that Head shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugemia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugemia.
Eugemia avoids the elbow strike from Head, against the cage.
Eugemia stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Garrick Head seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugemia.
Head just leaning against Eugemia, taking a breather.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Eugemia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eugemia looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugemia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Head avoids it.
Eugemia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eugemia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eugemia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugemia looking to stall.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugemia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugemia trying to stall but Head improves his position.
Eugemia slowing the pace effectively.
Eugemia stalling in the clinch but Head improves position.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with the head strike.
Head lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Eugemia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrick Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Eugemia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Head lands a nice hook to Eugemia's body. Eugemia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eugemia seems to have got his legs back now.
Eugemia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Eugemia tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Head is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eugemia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eugemia has time to react.
A jab lands there for Head.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eugemia at a distance.
Head lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugemia takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head slips a straight right by Eugemia.
Eugemia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head swings for the body but Eugemia moves out of range.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Eugemia misses.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Eugemia moves away and avoids it.
Head throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Eugemia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Head.
Head has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Head misses.
Head moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eugemia gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head looks to clinch
and Eugemia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eugemia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eugemia slips under a jab.
Eugemia throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eugemia just misses with a punch to the body.
Head wants to counter with a clinch but Eugemia pushes him away.

Eugemia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eugemia blocking some punches.
Head lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eugemia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eugemia takes a shot to the head.
Eugemia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head lands with a light punch inside.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eugemia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Head's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.

Head drops Eugemia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Eugemia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugemia is trying to stall.
Head lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Eugemia is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugemia has his back to the cage.
Eugemia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eugemia tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugemia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eugemia up against the cage.
Eugemia blocking some punches.
Eugemia is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugemia has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrick Head really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Eugemia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Head tries to clinch but Eugemia is having none of it.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugemia.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Eugemia's belly button to the back.
Eugemia looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eugemia wants to clinch.
John Eugemia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head connects with a looping right hand.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugemia.
Eugemia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head jabs Eugemia right on the nose. Eugemia blinks but takes it well.

Head darts in and clinches Eugemia up against the cage.
Eugemia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugemia working aggressively here.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugemia.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Head.
Eugemia missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
A short left from Head.
Eugemia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugemia tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Eugemia back against the cage.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugemia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Head lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head pressing his opponent against the cage.
Head lands a left hand.
Eugemia blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Head.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Eugemia with a big uppercut! Eugemia tries to clinch up but Head pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Eugemia to the mat! Eugemia covers up and Head unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garrick Head!
Garrick Head is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Garrick Head made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.