PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Metcalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Geistman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metcalf comes to the cage accompanied by "Highway to the Danger Zone," by Kenny Loggins. Geistman has chosen Twist as his entrance music. Scott Geistman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Metcalf's chin.

Metcalf
vs
Geistman

188 cm
24
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
206 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Metcalf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Geistman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metcalf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metcalf checks a leg kick.
Geistman closes the distance and clinches up with Metcalf, looking for a takedown. Geistman pushes Metcalf against the cage but Metcalf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metcalf slips a jab and a cross from Geistman.
Metcalf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Metcalf misses with a head kick.
Metcalf ducks under a wild hook from Geistman.
Geistman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Metcalf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Geistman's head.

It looks like Scott Geistman has been cut.
Geistman throws a series of punches but Metcalf moves out of range.
Metcalf lands a head kick. Geistman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geistman throws a series of punches but Metcalf avoids them all with ease.
Geistman throws a lazy head kick
and Metcalf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Geistman gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf pushes Geistman off looking to stand but Geistman dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metcalf is trying to control but can't.
Geistman is looking to pass Metcalf's guard but actually Metcalf recovers to full guard.
Geistman trying to control but Metcalf is working from the bottom.
Geistman looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Geistman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Metcalf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Metcalf has escaped and now he's on top!
Geistman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metcalf is one step ahead there.
Metcalf postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Metcalf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metcalf looking to pass the guard.
Metcalf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Geistman on the ground.
Metcalf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Geistman is proving hard to escape from.
Metcalf trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Geistman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geistman looking to control.
Metcalf won't allow Geistman to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Geistman misses with a combination
and Metcalf counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Metcalf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Geistman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Metcalf lands a glancing blow to the side of Geistman's head.
Metcalf is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Metcalf.
Geistman shoots in and drives through. Metcalf sprawls well.
Metcalf moves out of range as Geistman strikes.
A head kick misses from Geistman.
Mike Metcalf is winning the standup battle so far.
Geistman looks to land a right hand but Metcalf moved out of range.
Metcalf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geistman throws a sloppy head kick
and Metcalf counters with an inside leg kick.
Geistman is breathing heavily.
A head kick lands from Metcalf that sends Geistman to the canvas. Geistman tries to scramble back to his feet but Metcalf brings him back down into side control.

Geistman is rocked!
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!
Metcalf takes a little break here. Geistman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Metcalf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geistman throws a combination that misses
and Metcalf counters with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metcalf.
Mike Metcalf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metcalf throws a front kick aimed at Geistman's knee but Geistman avoids it well.
Geistman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metcalf lands a high kick to the side of Geistman's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Metcalf dives into guard, looking to finish.
Geistman is still in real trouble! Can Metcalf finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metcalf content to stall in guard here.

Metcalf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Geistman, up you get!
Geistman seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Geistman is predictable there

and Metcalf counters with a head kick that drops Geistman - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

That has opened up Scott Geistman's cut even more.
Geistman is trying to control but Metcalf passes into side control!
Geistman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Geistman wants to pass the guard but Metcalf is defending well.
Metcalf looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geistman wants to pass the guard but Metcalf is defending well.
Geistman is looking to take a break and control but Metcalf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geistman is looking to stall here but Metcalf recovers full guard.
Geistman stays in close to Metcalf's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Metcalf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Geistman is controlling him.
Metcalf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Geistman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Metcalf to the mat! Metcalf manages to get full guard.
Geistman trying to control the position from guard on top but Metcalf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Metcalf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Geistman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Geistman with a jab.
Geistman blocks a head kick by Metcalf.
Geistman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Metcalf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Geistman thinking.
Geistman has his takedown stuffed
and Metcalf counters with an outside leg kick.
Geistman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metcalf counters with a good, hard body kick but Geistman shrugs it off.
Metcalf throws a sloppy head kick and Geistman moves out of range easily.
Mike Metcalf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metcalf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metcalf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Geistman. That did some damage!
Metcalf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geistman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geistman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Metcalf counters with a big head kick but Geistman shrugs it off.
Metcalf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Geistman misses
and Metcalf counters with a series of strikes. Geistman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metcalf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metcalf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geistman throws a hook but Metcalf blocks it.
Geistman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metcalf counters with a nice body kick.
Metcalf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Geistman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metcalf. Metcalf obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geistman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Metcalf counters with a thumping low kick.
Metcalf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geistman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metcalf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metcalf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geistman fails with the takedown
and Metcalf counters with a left and a right that stings Geistman.
Mike Metcalf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Geistman.
Metcalf lands a head kick. Geistman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Metcalf finds it's way through Geistman's defenses.
Geistman throws a sloppy head kick
and Metcalf counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geistman has his takedown stuffed
and Metcalf counters with a body kick.
Metcalf jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Metcalf throws the kick towards the body but Geistman avoids it.
Geistman looks to throw the jab but Metcalf is out of range.
Geistman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Metcalf.
Metcalf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geistman throws out the jab.
Geistman throws a head kick that misses
and Metcalf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Metcalf throws a head kick but Geistman moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geistman with a poor takedown
and Metcalf counters with a solid body kick.
Metcalf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Metcalf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geistman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metcalf counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Metcalf.
Geistman with a poor takedown
and Metcalf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Metcalf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metcalf throws a nice head kick!
Geistman with a poor takedown
and Metcalf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metcalf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geistman moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Metcalf clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Geistman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Geistman wants to slow Metcalf down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Geistman misses
enabling Metcalf to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Metcalf.
Geistman blocks the body kick.
Metcalf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Geistman misses with a few strikes there.
Metcalf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geistman can do to turn this around?
Geistman throws a shot from downtown. Metcalf moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geistman misses with a head kick.
Metcalf tries a head kick but it misses.
Metcalf throws a body kick that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Geistman misses with a takedown
and Metcalf counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf throws a head kick but Geistman moves out of range.
Geistman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Metcalf.
Geistman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metcalf counters with a head kick. That will keep Geistman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Metcalf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geistman circles away quickly and effectively.
Metcalf walks into a stiff left hand from Geistman.
Scott Geistman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metcalf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geistman.
Geistman lands an overhand right.
Geistman fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mike Metcalf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Geistman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geistman takes a swing at Metcalf's ribcage but misses.
Geistman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Metcalf counters with a body kick that stops Geistman in his tracks momentarily.
Geistman walks into a stiff left hand from Metcalf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geistman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metcalf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Metcalf swinging wilding here.

Geistman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Metcalf uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Metcalf.
Geistman tries for a takedown but Metcalf circles away easily
and Metcalf counters with a nice uppercut.
Metcalf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metcalf looks to land a body kick but Geistman moved away.
Geistman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metcalf pinned against the cage. Metcalf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metcalf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Geistman fails with the takedown
and Metcalf counters with a nice kick to the body.
Geistman misses with a takedown attempt
and Metcalf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metcalf throws a nice head kick!
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!
Metcalf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geistman takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metcalf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metcalf misses with a leg kick.
Geistman with a poor takedown
and Metcalf counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Metcalf had his way with Scott Geistman in that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Geistman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Metcalf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metcalf throws a right hand that Geistman ducks under and follows up with a left that Geistman also avoids with ease.
Metcalf throws a sloppy head kick
and Geistman counters with a low kick, right behind Metcalf 's knee.
Geistman tries for a takedown but Metcalf circles away easily
and Metcalf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Geistman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Geistman with a nice cross.
Geistman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metcalf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Geistman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Metcalf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geistman misses with a takedown attempt
and Metcalf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Geistman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Metcalf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Geistman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metcalf sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geistman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Metcalf to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Geistman or perhaps it was just good defense by Metcalf which made him look bad.
Mike Metcalf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Geistman.
Metcalf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Geistman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metcalf can pounce on him.
Geistman has his takedown stuffed
and Metcalf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Metcalf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Decent striking displayed by Metcalf there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf misses with a head kick.
Geistman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metcalf counters with a leg kick.
Geistman throws a jab but it's blocked by Metcalf.
Metcalf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Geistman is able to avoid easily.
Mike Metcalf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metcalf lands a nice looking kick to the body. Geistman takes a step back to recover.
Geistman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Geistman misses with a takedown
and Metcalf counters with a leg kick.
Metcalf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Geistman if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf throws a head kick that half lands.
Scott Geistman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metcalf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Geistman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Geistman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Geistman throws a sloppy head kick
and Metcalf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Metcalf.
Metcalf thumps Geistman with a low kick.
Metcalf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metcalf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Geistman's head backwards.
Metcalf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf scores with a head kick.
Geistman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metcalf throws a sloppy head kick and Geistman moves out of range easily.
Metcalf scores with a jab.
Geistman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Metcalf.
Geistman throws a sloppy head kick
and Metcalf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Geistman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Geistman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metcalf throws a head kick that Geistman semi-blocks.
Geistman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metcalf counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metcalf lands a head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Metcalf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metcalf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:44
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Metcalf!