PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Bobbet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Georgesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bobbet
vs
Georgesson

188 cm
19
191 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Bobbet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Georgesson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobbet.
Bobbet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobbet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgesson.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobbet moves in looking to clinch but Georgesson pushes him off.
Bobbet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Bobbet.
Georgesson wants to clinch.

Bobbet clinches.
Georgesson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Georgesson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobbet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Georgesson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Bobbet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Georgesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobbet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgesson.
Georgesson slips under a jab.
Bobbet throws a hook but Georgesson avoids it easily.
Bobbet tries to clinch but Georgesson moves away
and Georgesson counters with a head kick. That will keep Bobbet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbet clinches but Georgesson breaks the clinch

and Georgesson counters by moving into the clinch.

Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobbet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Georgesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Georgesson throws a sloppy head kick

and Bobbet counters by clinching up.
Bobbet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Georgesson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bobbet is working for takedown but Georgesson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bobbet is breathing heavily.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Bobbet on the inside.
Georgesson trying to stall but Bobbet improves his position.
Bobbet goes for a takedown attempt but Georgesson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rick Bobbet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobbet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgesson tries to clinch there but Bobbet circles away.
Georgesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobbet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bobbet drives through and clinches with Georgesson against the cage.
Bobbet avoiding damage as Georgesson throws knees to the body.
Georgesson wants to stall.
Georgesson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Georgesson breaks the clinch.
Georgesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobbet.
Georgesson scores with a nice right hand.
Georgesson tries to clinch up.

Georgesson closes the distance and clinches.
Georgesson stalling in the clinch but Bobbet improves position.
A shot in the inside from Bobbet.
Bobbet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Georgesson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bobbet throws a head kick but Georgesson moves out of range.
Bobbet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Georgesson forces Bobbet back against the cage and clinches.
Georgesson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Georgesson breaks from the clinch.
Bobbet is looking to clinch.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson circles away easily
and Georgesson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michael Georgesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bobbet tries to keep at a distance but Georgesson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson manages to get underhooks.

Georgesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Georgesson lands a knee to the body.

Georgesson breaks the clinch.
Georgesson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Georgesson rushes Bobbet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bobbet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Georgesson walks away with a smile on his face. Bobbet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bobbet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Georgesson - the referee stops the clock and Bobbet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Georgesson. Bobbet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Georgesson closes the distance and clinches.
Bobbet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobbet fails to pull guard.
Georgesson tries to land a knee to the head but Bobbet blocks with his arms.

Georgesson manages to break the clinch.

Georgesson gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet tries for a takedown. No joy.

Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bobbet tries to keep at a distance but Georgesson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Georgesson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bobbet blocks it with crossed arms.

Georgesson manages to break the clinch.
Bobbet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Georgesson counters with a big head kick but Bobbet shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgesson lands a head kick. Bobbet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Georgesson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bobbet is looking to clinch but Georgesson is avoiding it.
Bobbet lands the left hand.
Georgesson scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Georgesson has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Georgesson trying to stall but Bobbet improves his position.
Bobbet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bobbet is trying to break the clinch but Georgesson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Georgesson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bobbet scores with a one two! Georgesson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bobbet doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgesson circles away.

Georgesson gets a clinch.

Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobbet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Georgesson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bobbet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Bobbet.
Bobbet throws a body kick that misses.
Bobbet throws a lazy head kick
and Georgesson counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Bobbet misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobbet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georgesson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Georgesson throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Georgesson moves into the clinch successfully.

Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Georgesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobbet circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Georgesson.
Bobbet has a takedown stuffed.

Georgesson clinches up against the cage.

Georgesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Georgesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobbet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Georgesson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Georgesson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Georgesson closes the distance and clinches.
Bobbet being controlled against the cage.
Bobbet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson stops a takedown attempt from Bobbet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Bobbet. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Georgesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Georgesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobbet clinches but Georgesson breaks the clinch

and Georgesson moves into the clinch.
Georgesson is pressed up against the cage. Bobbet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Georgesson down to the mat. Georgesson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Georgesson misses with a head kick.
Georgesson tries to clinch there but Bobbet circles away.
Georgesson misses with a wild combination.
Bobbet throws a sloppy head kick
and Georgesson counters with a good, hard body kick but Bobbet shrugs it off.
Georgesson digs a good body shot into Bobbet's ribs.
Georgesson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Georgesson takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bobbet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Georgesson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Georgesson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bobbet misses.
Georgesson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bobbet on the side of the head.
Bobbet throws a head kick that misses.
Bobbet looks to throw the jab but Georgesson is out of range.
Bobbet thows a left - swing and a miss!

Georgesson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobbet, pushing him back against the cage.

Georgesson breaks the clinch.

Georgesson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobbet, pushing him back against the cage.

Georgesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobbet throws a hook but Georgesson blocks it.
Bobbet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Georgesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobbet looks for a takedown but Georgesson sprawls well.
Bobbet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Georgesson closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet goes for a takedown attempt but Georgesson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Georgesson rushes Bobbet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Georgesson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Georgesson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bobbet is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Georgesson as the two fighters clinch.
Georgesson stops a takedown attempt from Bobbet.
A body shot lands from Georgesson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobbet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Georgesson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Georgesson manages to break the clinch.
Bobbet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georgesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobbet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Georgesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bobbet misses with a combination
and Georgesson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobbet throws a head kick but Georgesson moves out of range.
Georgesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Georgesson misses with a head kick.
Georgesson misses with a double jab

and Bobbet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bobbet.
Bobbet managing to block the knees to the body from Georgesson.
Bobbet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Georgesson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Georgesson breaks from the clinch.
Bobbet with a poor takedown
and Georgesson counters with a nice body shot.
Michael Georgesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobbet is looking to land body kicks.
Georgesson misses with a double jab.
Bobbet with a poor takedown
and Georgesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Bobbet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgesson tries to clinch up but Bobbet circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobbet closes the distance looking to clinch

and Georgesson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Georgesson.
Bobbet goes for a takedown attempt but Georgesson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Georgesson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bobbet throws a hook but Georgesson blocks it.
Georgesson throws a sloppy head kick and Bobbet moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Georgesson.
Bobbet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Georgesson's head backwards.
Bobbet closes the distance looking to clinch

and Georgesson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Georgesson.
Bobbet with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Georgesson manages to break the clinch.
Bobbet misses with a body punch

and Georgesson counters by moving into the clinch.
Michael Georgesson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet fails with a takedown attempt.

Georgesson pushes Bobbet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobbet being controlled against the cage.
Bobbet has Georgesson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Georgesson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Georgesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Bobbet or perhaps it was just good defense by Georgesson which made him look bad.
Georgesson wants to clinch up but Bobbet keeps it at a distance.

Georgesson pushes Bobbet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobbet taking a breather.
Bobbet has had enough of the clinch but Georgesson keeps him there for the moment.
Georgesson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bobbet goes for a takedown attempt but Georgesson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bobbet misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bobbet. That did some damage!
Michael Georgesson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Georgesson lands a really nice looking cross but Bobbet seems unphased.
Bobbet circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bobbet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Georgesson kicks off Bobbet and gets to his feet.

Bobbet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Georgesson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobbet tries to score a body lock takedown but Georgesson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Georgesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Georgesson lands a jab to the head.
Bobbet misses with a head kick.
Rick Bobbet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgesson is looking to land body kicks.
Georgesson ducks under a wild hook from Bobbet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobbet loads up on a big right hand but Georgesson slips the punch.
Georgesson tries to clinch but Bobbet moves out of range.
Bobbet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bobbet cracks a nice hook into Georgesson's ribs.
Bobbet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Georgesson. Georgesson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bobbet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Georgesson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobbet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobbet misses with a combination
and Georgesson counters with a three punch combo that has Bobbet backing up. Bobbet nods at Georgesson to acknowledge the strikes.
Georgesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Georgesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobbet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Georgesson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bobbet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bobbet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael Georgesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Georgesson prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Georgesson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Georgesson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Michael Georgesson!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Michael Georgesson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Michael Georgesson!

Michael Georgesson wins by unanimous decision!