PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prohor Georgiev (ranked 1566 p4p, 168 weight class) and Roger Andermatt (ranked 1862 p4p, 194 weight class). Georgiev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oxxxymiron - City under the sole. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Georgiev
vs
Andermatt

175 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Prohor Georgiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgiev misses with a straight right.
Andermatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Georgiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andermatt!

Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.
We've been hearing that Georgiev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.
Georgiev wants to control but Andermatt is keeping him busy.

Georgiev swings around for an armbar but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Georgiev's guard.
Georgiev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Georgiev working for a triangle but Andermatt defends it easily.
Andermatt is fighting to break Georgiev's control of his arms but Georgiev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andermatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Georgiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Georgiev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andermatt defends well.

Georgiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andermatt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Andermatt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Georgiev connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Georgiev fails to land the takedown.
Georgiev slips a jab and a cross from Andermatt.
Georgiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Georgiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.

Georgiev drives through with a takedown into Andermatt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andermatt keeping moving, preventing Georgiev from controlling successfully.

Georgiev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt is looking to stand up but Georgiev isn't so interested in that idea.
Georgiev looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andermatt wants to stand up but Georgiev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Andermatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prohor Georgiev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Georgiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Georgiev throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Georgiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Georgiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt cracks Georgiev with a good jab.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Georgiev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roger Andermatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Georgiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Andermatt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Georgiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Georgiev looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Andermatt keeps moving.
Georgiev slips nicely into half guard.
Georgiev is pressing down on Andermatt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andermatt is holding on for now.
Georgiev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Georgiev is looking to take a break and control but Andermatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Georgiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andermatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev wants to take a breather but Andermatt is having none of it.
Georgiev passes to side control.
Georgiev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andermatt's legs.

Georgiev swings around for an armbar but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Georgiev's guard.

Georgiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andermatt is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Georgiev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Andermatt stacks Georgiev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Andermatt!
Georgiev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andermatt's best efforts.
Andermatt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Georgiev.
Andermatt is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Georgiev manages to get to full guard.

Georgiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev wants to control the position but Andermatt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Georgiev trying to hold on to Andermatt's head to control him but Andermatt postures up.
Andermatt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Georgiev trying to control here.
Georgiev is looking for a sweep. Andermatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andermatt manages to pass to mount!
Prohor Georgiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Georgiev wants to hold on but Andermatt pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Georgiev misses with a body punch
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Georgiev.
Georgiev slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Georgiev throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Georgiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Georgiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Georgiev back to the cage. Andermatt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Some wild striking there from Andermatt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt misses the jab.

Georgiev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
Andermatt working aggressively here.

Andermatt manages to break the clinch.
Andermatt misses with a double jab.
Georgiev ducks right into an uppercut from Andermatt.
Georgiev tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgiev.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Georgiev.

Georgiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andermatt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev is looking to take a break and control but Andermatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Georgiev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Andermatt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prohor Georgiev!
In his post fight interview, Prohor Georgiev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.