PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Karzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Karzai
vs
Done

190 cm
32
230 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

190 cm
32
233 lbs
15 - 32 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Karzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Done clinches up against the cage.

Karzai successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Done accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Done postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karzai trying to keep a closed guard but Done is proving a slippery customer.
Karzai is looking to stand up but Done isn't so interested in that idea.

Karzai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Done defends well.

Done gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Karzai moves into range and clinches up with Done.
Done drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karzai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karzai fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Done shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karzai as he jumps to the side.

Karzai clinches.
Karzai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Done.
Hamid Karzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geter Done.
Done tries to score a body lock takedown but Karzai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karzai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Done pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karzai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai connects with a looping right hand.
Done slaps away a takedown attempt from Karzai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Done fails with a takedown attempt.
Karzai throws a sloppy head kick and Done moves out of range easily.
Karzai is looking to clinch but Done is avoiding it.

Karzai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Done just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karzai's brow.

Karzai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Done regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karzai throwing strikes from guard but Done blocks nicely.
Karzai trying to control the position from guard on top but Done is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karzai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Done is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karzai, into his guard.
Karzai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karzai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Done is controlling him.
Done with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Done throws a big elbow that misses.
Karzai wants to stand up but Done is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai keeping full guard, as Done tries to pass.
Done trying to control but Karzai is working from the bottom.
Karzai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Done.
Karzai wants to sweep here but Done controlling him for the moment.
Karzai is trying to keep Done in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karzai is looking to stand up but Done isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karzai tries to clinch but Done is having none of it.

Done gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Done has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karzai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Done has Karzai pressed against the cage, preventing Karzai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Karzai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Done is looking to work some ground and pound but Karzai has wrist control.
Done with a flurry of punches that miss.
Done preventing the sweep.
Done is looking to work some ground and pound but Karzai has wrist control.
Done trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karzai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Done is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzai wants to control from the top but Done keeps moving.
Karzai won't allow Done to sweep him here.
Done keeping moving, preventing Karzai from controlling successfully.
Karzai throwing strikes from guard but Done blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai throws a big elbow that misses.
Done really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karzai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karzai looking to pass the guard.
Karzai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Karzai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karzai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karzai is looking to clinch but Done is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karzai as he jumps to the side.

Karzai takes the fight into the clinch.

Karzai pulls guard successfully.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai wants to stand but Done is controlling the position.
Done trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Done pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karzai is keeping the position for now.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Done wants to pass the guard but Karzai is keeping the position.
Done lands a couple of elbows.
Done throws a strike but Karzai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karzai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karzai stopping the sweep attempt from Done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karzai sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hamid Karzai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Done changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karzai tries to avoid it but Done manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karzai to the ground. Karzai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Done fails to land the takedown.

Karzai has managed to clinch.
Karzai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Done trying to stall but Karzai improves his position.
Done throws a head punch that misses.
Done has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karzai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamid Karzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geter Done.
Karzai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karzai tries to score a body lock takedown but Done shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Done tries to score a body lock takedown but Karzai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Done is trying to pull guard but Karzai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karzai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Done has him pressed against the cage.
Done is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karzai prevents the takedown attempt.

Karzai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Karzai gets to his feet. Done looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karzai throws a head kick that misses.
Karzai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Done swats him away and circles back towards the center.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Karzai enables Done to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karzai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Done tries to free his leg and advance position but Karzai is retaining full guard.
Done pushing down on Karzai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karzai won't allow Done to pass to mount.

Done is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karzai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Done takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Done throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karzai to regain full guard.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai wants to stand but Done is controlling the position.
Done must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Done throwing strikes from guard but Karzai blocks nicely.
Geter Done has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karzai doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Karzai is working an open guard so Done takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karzai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Done manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karzai on his heels. He'll look to pass Karzai's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karzai's head.
Done trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Done throwing strikes but missing.
Done throwing strikes from guard but Karzai blocks nicely.
Karzai wants to get back to his feet but Done is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karzai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karzai has a closed guard, preventing Done from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Done is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karzai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karzai has escaped and now he's on top!
Karzai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Karzai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Done, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karzai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Done looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Done shoots in for a takedown but Karzai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamid Karzai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Done dives in and grabs Karzai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karzai pushes down on Done's head and hops out.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geter Done.
I think Karzai 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Karzai!