PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 883 p4p, 2258 weight class) and George Russell (ranked 119 p4p, 282 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Green
vs
Russell

175 cm
26
162
8 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
161
4 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Russell!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Russell enables Green to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Russell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Russell is trying to keep Green in close.
Russell keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Russell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Green is now in half guard.
Russell regains full guard. Nicely done.

Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Russell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Green is looking for a kimura here.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Russell!
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
Russell is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Green goes for an armbar but Russell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Russell.
Green has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Green is trying to keep Russell in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Russell advances to half guard.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russell wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.

Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell controlling the pace.
Green wants to get back to full guard.

Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is pressing down on Russell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Russell scores with a takedown into Green's guard.
Russell preventing the sweep.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Russell preventing the sweep.
Russell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russell passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russell in particular looking to stall.
Green tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg.
Russell wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Russell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russell controls the pace.

Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Russell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Russell looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Green looking to pass the guard.

Russell is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell managing to control the position.
Russell looking to control.
Green passes Russell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green passes Russell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Russell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russell's back!
Russell trying to control the action but Green just sinks the hooks in.
Russell tries to escape but Green has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control momentarily.
Green controlling well, preventing Russell from escaping the position.
Russell wants to control his opponent's hands but Green gets his hands free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Green go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Green looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Russell is controlling Green 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.

Green is looking to cinch up a triangle. Russell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Green's body to avoid the submission. Green has instead reached around Russell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Green arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ed Green!