PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 2274 p4p, 2206 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 365 p4p, 350 weight class). Akimbo Spice has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Spice
vs
Versu

194 cm
40
207
25 - 20 - 0

180 cm
44
214
18 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu misses with an uppercut. Spice saw that one coming.
Spice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Versu manages to avoid it.
Spice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spice has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Versu.
Spice slips a jab from Versu.
Versu tries to bum rush Spice with a series of wild strikes but Spice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Spice checks the leg kick.
Spice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Versu's sensitive parts.
Spice lands a head kick. Versu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spice.
Versu misses the shot to the body.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Versu is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Spice.
Spice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spice misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spice.
Versu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Spice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Versu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice scores with a shot to the body.
Versu misses with a straight left.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
And Versu responds with a good body kick, but Spice manages to step out the way in time.
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
A good leg kick by Spice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spice. Versu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Versu connects with an inside leg kick.
Spice lands a head kick!
Spice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Versu throws a hook to the side of Spice's head but Spice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice throws a combination. Versu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spice tries to bum rush Versu with a series of wild strikes but Versu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Versu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Versu misses with a leg kick.
Spice throws a head kick but Versu moves out of range.
Versu misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Versu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spice ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
Spice swings for the body but Versu moves out of range.
Versu throws a low kick, looking for Spice's leg but Spice calmly moves out of range.
Versu throws an overhand right that lands on Spice's shoulder, as Spice tries to avoid the shot.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Versu feints a counter leg kick.
Versu avoids the head kick by Spice.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Spice misses with a two punch combination.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spice checks a low kick from Versu.
Spice checks a leg kick.
Spice seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spice checks a low kick from Versu.
Spice throws a head kick but Versu moves out of range.
Spice throws a big shot that misses.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spice lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Versu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Versu lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice avoids the head kick by Versu.
Spice throws a big counter combination but Versu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spice throws a head kick but Versu moves out of range.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spice misses with a series of wild punches.
Versu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spice. Spice obviously looking to wear him down.
Versu throws a low kick but Spice moves out of range easily.
Spice blocks a jab.
Spice misses with a double jab
and Versu counters with a good low kick that Spice was not able to check.
Spice throws a right hand that Versu ducks under and follows up with a left that Versu also avoids with ease.
Spice is looking to wear down Versu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Versu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spice is out of range and Versu settles back down.
Versu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Versu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Versu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Versu misses with a wild body shot.
Versu throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Spice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Versu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Versu.
Versu avoids the head kick by Spice.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu tries a quick counter leg kick but Spice is wise to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu misses with a looping right.
Spice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Versu's head.
Versu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Versu checks a leg kick.
Spice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Versu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Versu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Versu blocks a head kick by Spice.
It seemed like Versu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spice misses with a series of wild punches.
Versu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spice misses with a left hand
and Versu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Versu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spice momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Versu throws a big shot that misses.
Spice throws a head kick but Versu moves out of range.
Versu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Versu.
Spice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Versu.
Spice misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Versu sizes up Spice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Versu needs to keep his hands up - Spice had a free shot at his head there.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Versu does it's job there.
Spice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spice throws a series of punches but Versu moves out of range.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Versu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spice.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice moves away from the strike by Versu.
Akimbo Spice is winning the standup battle so far.
Spice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Spice. Those never looked like landing.
Versu tries a quick counter leg kick but Spice is wise to it.
Spice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Versu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice slips a jab from Versu.
Spice has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Versu throws out a counter right but Spice avoids it with no problem.
Spice throws a head kick but Versu moves out of range.
Spice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Versu can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Versu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Versu.
Versu ducks under a wild hook from Spice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Versu.
Versu throws out a loose jab but Spice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spice throws a leg kick
and Versu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Versu misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Versu.
Nice uppercut lands for Versu. That snapped Spice's head back.
Spice wants to slow Versu down by chopping away at his legs.
Versu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spice.
Spice tries to work over Versu's front leg with a kick but Versu checks it.
Spice throws a low kick but Versu avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Versu blocks the low kick.
Versu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spice sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Versu feints and then cracks Spice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spice down.
Spice throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu throws a series of punches but Spice moves out of range.
Akimbo Spice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Versu throws a low kick but Spice avoids it.
Spice swinging wildly here.
Spice throws a nice head kick!
Spice throws a series of punches but Versu avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Versu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spice checks a low kick from Versu.
Versu throws a wild body kick that Spice sees coming a mile off.
Versu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Versu slips a jab and a cross from Spice.
Versu missing with a left hand there. Spice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Versu misses.
Versu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice is looking to slow Versu down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Spice misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Versu.
Spice works over Versu's head and body with a nice combination.
Versu misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Spice.
Versu blocks a head kick by Spice.
Versu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Spice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Versu circles away quickly and effectively.
Versu misses with a body shot.
Versu connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Versu.
Spice throws an overhand right that lands on Versu's shoulder, as Versu tries to avoid the shot.
Versu throws a low kick, looking for Spice's leg but Spice calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu lands a leg kick that knocks Spice off balance momentarily.
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Spice avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spice lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Versu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Versu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu looks for the body kick but Spice saw that one coming.
Spice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Versu can pounce on him.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Versu.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Versu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spice appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
Versu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice throws a series of punches but Versu moves out of range.
Versu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Spice tenderised Versu's leg. Versu is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Geo Versu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Spice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spice. That's going to slow Versu down.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
Spice throws a series of punches but Versu moves out of range.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Versu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spice.
Spice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Versu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice throws a hook but Versu avoids it easily.
Spice checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Spice misses.
Spice slips under a jab.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Versu tries to score with a low kick but Spice moves his leg out of the way.
Versu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Versu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Versu.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Versu moves out of range easily.
Versu throws a lazy right hand but Spice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick
and Versu counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Versu with a nice cross.
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice tries to bum rush Versu with a series of wild strikes but Versu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Versu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Versu pushes Spice away with a front kick.
Good work by Versu as he checks the leg kick.
Spice looks to land a combination but Versu avoids it well.
Spice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Versu checks it well.
Versu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Versu. Versu obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spice throws a chopping leg kick but Versu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Versu is out of range.
Versu checks the leg kick.
Spice checks a leg kick.
Spice throws a leg kick but Versu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Versu throws an overhand right that lands on Spice's shoulder, as Spice tries to avoid the shot.
Spice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Versu on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Versu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spice doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Versu tenderised Spice's leg. Spice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Versu misses with a low kick.
Versu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Versu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Versu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a chopping leg kick but Spice manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Versu checks a leg kick nicely.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Versu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Versu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spice misses with a low kick.
Versu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Versu thuds his shin into the meat of Spice's side.
A leg kick checked by Versu.
Versu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Versu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Versu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spice swings for the body but Versu moves out of range.
Spice scores with a head kick. Versu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spice moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Spice blocks a jab.
Spice drops down looking for a counter takedown but Versu sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Versu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Versu misses.
Spice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Versu checks a leg kick.
Versu throws a head kick that misses.
Spice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick
and Versu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Versu misses.
Spice throws a head kick but Versu moves out of range.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Versu counters with a body kick.
Spice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spice. That's going to slow Versu down.
Versu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geo Versu.
I think Versu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!