PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 630 p4p, 91 weight class) and Frog Ribbit (ranked 485 p4p, 74 weight class). Geo Versu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frog Ribbit's chin.

Versu
vs
Ribbit

180 cm
29
214 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

187 cm
28
208 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frog Ribbit!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribbit. Ribbit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Versu throws a jab when Ribbit was well out of range.
Versu throws a leg kick which misses Ribbit's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribbit tries to avoid it.
Versu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Versu misses with a hook. Ribbit ducked under it nicely.
Ribbit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Versu throws a right hand that misses
and Ribbit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Versu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbit ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
Ribbit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Versu throws an overhand right that lands on Ribbit's shoulder, as Ribbit tries to avoid the shot.
Ribbit is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Versu is looking to clinch but Ribbit is avoiding it.
Ribbit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribbit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribbit throws a fast counter high kick but Versu manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick by Versu misses
and Ribbit counters with a left and a right that stings Versu.
Versu scores with a body shot.
Versu throws a head kick that misses.
Ribbit wants to counter the offense by Versu and move into the clinch position.
Versu fakes the leg kick and cracks Ribbit in the body.
We've been told by Versu's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.

Versu gets a clinch.
Versu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Versu to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ribbit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Versu's elbow.
Ribbit lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribbit being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
Versu throws a head punch that misses.
Versu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Versu misses with the head strike.
Versu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Versu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribbits head.
Ribbit tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ribbit fails to land.
Ribbit throws a punch but it's blocked by Versu.
Versu tries to work over Ribbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribbit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Versu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Versu fails to land.
Versu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribbit avoids it.
Versu managing to block the knees to the body from Ribbit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribbit.
Versu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Versu blocks a body shot from Ribbit.
Versu tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ribbit fails to land.
Ribbit misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Versu tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribbit avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Versu.
Versu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbit tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Versu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribbit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Versu backwards.
Ribbit tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
Ribbit has a couple of punches blocked by Versu.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbit throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbit wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Versu fails to land.
Ribbit takes a shot to the head.
Versu managing to block the knees to the body from Ribbit.
Versu lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ribbit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Versu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Versu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribbit slips a jab from Versu.
Versu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribbit's hands.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribbit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ribbit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick
and Ribbit counters with a low kick, right behind Versu 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribbit feints a counter leg kick.
Versu tries to clinch but Ribbit is having none of it.
Ribbit wants to counter with a clinch but Versu pushes him away.
Versu lands a jab.

It looks like Frog Ribbit has been cut.
Versu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribbit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Versu! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Geo Versu!
Geo Versu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.