PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatu Masiwera (ranked 4347 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damun Georgia (ranked 4522 p4p, 0 weight class). Damun Georgia will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Masiwera
vs
Georgia

190 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

207 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fatu Masiwera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damun Georgia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masiwera but Masiwera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masiwera lands a leg kick that knocks Georgia off balance momentarily.
Masiwera throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgia.
Georgia shoots in for a takedown but Masiwera shows good takedown defense.
Masiwera throws a jab when Georgia was well out of range.
Masiwera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Georgia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Masiwera is looking to get back to is feet but Georgia passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masiwera is trying to get back to his feet.
Georgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgia prevents Masiwera from escaping the position.

Masiwera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Masiwera throws a hook but Georgia avoids it easily.
Masiwera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Georgia throws a fast counter high kick but Masiwera manages to duck under it in time.
Georgia slips under a jab from Masiwera.
Georgia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Damun Georgia has been cut.
Georgia keeps Masiwera at a distance using the push kick.
Masiwera is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Georgia.
Nice straight punches there by Masiwera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masiwera.
Masiwera scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masiwera looks to land a combination but Georgia avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masiwera.
Masiwera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Georgia gets a double leg takedown into Masiwera's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgia passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masiwera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masiwera won't allow Georgia to pass to mount.
Masiwera wants to get back to his feet.

Masiwera pushes Georgia off and gets back to his feet.
Masiwera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masiwera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masiwera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masiwera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Masiwera connects with a looping right hand.

Georgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Georgia lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiwera wants to stand up but Georgia is controlling him.

Georgia stands up from Masiwera's guard - Georgia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Masiwera misses with the combination.
Georgia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masiwera's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Masiwera.
Georgia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masiwera.
Masiwera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgia flicks out a counter leg kick but Masiwera steps away.
Masiwera misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgia tries to clinch but Masiwera is having none of it.

Georgia has closed the distance and engaged Masiwera in a clinch.
Georgia takes an elbow to the temple.
Masiwera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georgias head.

Georgia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Masiwera can't fight it off and eventually Georgia manages to take the fight to the floor. Masiwera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Masiwera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgia shoots in looking for a takedown. Masiwera tries to sprawl out of it but Georgia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masiwera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fatu Masiwera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damun Georgia.
Masiwera loads up on a big right hand but Georgia slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masiwera scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatu Masiwera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Masiwera's corner calls for a 1-2. Masiwera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masiwera throws an overhand right that drops Georgia like a sack of potatoes! Masiwera dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatu Masiwera!