PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 3181 p4p, 2270 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 416 p4p, 316 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Versu
vs
Blikstein

180 cm
41
214
13 - 7 - 0

187 cm
30
200
16 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Versu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Versu misses with a right hand

and Blikstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Versu's guard.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Versu has wrist control.
Versu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Versu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Blikstein throws out a counter right but Versu avoids it with no problem.
Blikstein lands with a right hand.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu misses with a leg kick
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blikstein misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Versu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu's corner calls for a 1-2. Versu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Versu throws a hook but Blikstein blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Versu scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Versu.
Versu throws a lazy body kick
and Blikstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Versu really felt that one!
Versu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Versu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Versu was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Nice jab there from Blikstein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it

and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Blikstein controls the position.
Blikstein is working Versu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blikstein working the ground and pound but Versu is defending the strikes.
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Versu taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Blikstein trying to control the position but Versu is working away.
Blikstein throws an elbow but Versu slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Versu keeps working.
Blikstein has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blikstein thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blikstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blikstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Versu scores with a hook.
Versu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Versu misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Blikstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blikstein throws a leg kick but Versu moved away.
Blikstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Versu.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Versu.
Blikstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Versu.
Versu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu scores with a jab.
Versu throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein misses with a hook.
Versu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blikstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein checks a leg kick.
Blikstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blikstein motions for Versu to come forward. Blikstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Versu looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu tried to score with a low kick but Blikstein checks it.
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Blikstein avoids it.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu tries to score with a low kick but Blikstein moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein avoids a kick to the body.
Versu throws a body kick that misses
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blikstein slips a jab from Versu.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Versu misses with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a low kick, right behind Versu 's knee.
Versu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
Blikstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Versus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blikstein lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Versu misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a low kick, right behind Versu 's knee.

Blikstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Versu's half guard.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Versu's head.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blikstein winds up and cracks Versu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Versu is rocked!
Blikstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blikstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Versu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blikstein on the ground.
Blikstein lands strikes from half guard.
Blikstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein wants to control but Versu is keeping him busy.
Blikstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blikstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Versu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blikstein is trying to control. Versu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blikstein in particular looking to stall.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Versu defending well though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Versu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blikstein - the referee stops the clock and Versu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blikstein. Versu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Versu misses with a body kick.
And Blikstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu dips to his left and cracks Blikstein with an uppercut!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Versu enables Blikstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Versu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Versu pulls Blikstein in close to prevent any damage.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Versu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Versu keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blikstein trying to control but Versu is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blikstein fakes the body blow, causing Versu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Versu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!