PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgi Gorgodze (ranked 25135 p4p, 24731 weight class) and Ryan Swayze (ranked 519 p4p, 536 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gorgodze
vs
Swayze

173 cm
20
185
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
182
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Advance Sport Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giorgi Gorgodze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Swayze!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swayze misses with a hook. Gorgodze ducked under it nicely.
Swayze cracks Gorgodze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gorgodze throws a sloppy head kick and Swayze moves out of range easily.
Swayze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Gorgodze.
Swayze cracks Gorgodze with a good jab.
Gorgodze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swayze counters with a straight right hand.

Gorgodze gets the takedown into side control.
Swayze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorgodze lands a nice forearm strike.

Gorgodze tries for a kimura but Swayze is defending well.
Gorgodze is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Swayze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorgodze's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Swayze taking a bit of punishment here - Gorgodze scoring with strikes.
Gorgodze tries to advance to mount but Swayze denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two 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.
Gorgodze cracks Swayze with a big elbow.

Gorgodze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swayze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swayze being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Gorgodze.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorgodze has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gorgodze landing a few strikes.
Swayze taking punishment in the form of punches.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorgodze advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorgodze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gorgodze.

Gorgodze looking for a guillotine from mount but Swayze is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorgodze content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgi Gorgodze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Swayze scores with a decent looking hook.
Swayze with a jab.

Gorgodze moves into the clinch.

Swayze breaks from the clinch.

Oooh a lovely combination from Swayze sends Gorgodze down but not out. Swayze dives into side control looking to finish.

Gorgodze is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swayze tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh Gorgodze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorgodze holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Swayze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorgodze keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gorgodze wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gorgodze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swayze wants to get up but he can't break Gorgodze's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gorgodze seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorgodze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gorgodze slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorgodze advances position into side control!
Gorgodze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Swayze is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gorgodze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Swayze's shoulder. That is not cool.

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.

Gorgodze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gorgodze controls the position.

Gorgodze decides to stand back up.
Gorgodze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giorgi Gorgodze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gorgodze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swayze trying to remain calm as Gorgodze controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorgodze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swayze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Gorgodze decides to stand back up.
Swayze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Gorgodze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swayze to the ground. Gorgodze is now in Swayze's guard.
Gorgodze working some strikes from top position.
Gorgodze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayze can't keep his opponent in guard - Gorgodze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Giorgi Gorgodze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorgodze stalling.

Gorgodze stands up from half guard.
Gorgodze moves in looking to clinch but Swayze pushes him off.
It seemed like Swayze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gorgodze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swayze throws a hook but Gorgodze blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Swayze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gorgodze throws a head kick that misses.
Swayze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gorgodze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swayze throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Gorgodze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swayze won't be happy with that.

Gorgodze stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gorgodze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swayze's head.
Gorgodze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorgodze passes Swayze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Gorgodze seems content to control.
Gorgodze wants to pass to mount but Swayze is defending the position.

Gorgodze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gorgodze is taking a breather. Swayze says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorgodze working Swayze over with strikes.

Gorgodze postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Swayze to stand up.
Swayze throws a shot to the body.
Gorgodze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Gorgodze is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swayze's half guard.
Gorgodze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Swayze is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gorgodze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swayze has hold of Gorgodze's hands but Gorgodze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gorgodze is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorgodze not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorgodze not doing much here.
Gorgodze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Gorgodze.
Swayze is trying to stand up here but Gorgodze is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swayze tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.
Gorgodze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gorgodze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorgodze has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Gorgodze!
A relieved looking Giorgi Gorgodze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.