PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Greene (ranked 840 p4p, 806 weight class) and Peter Petersson (ranked 93 p4p, 90 weight class). Greene's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Im Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greene
vs
Petersson

170 cm
39
155
25 - 11 - 0

170 cm
32
152
19 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Petersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greene connects with a crisp jab.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene throws a head kick that Petersson semi-blocks.
Petersson throws a shot to the body.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Petersson misses with a body punch
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersson.
We've been informed that Petersson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Petersson's shoulder, as Petersson tries to avoid the shot.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Greene.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petersson. That did some damage!
Petersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greene. Greene circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene slips under a jab from Petersson.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene thuds a left hand into Petersson's body.
Petersson moves out of range of the leg kick from Greene.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene lands with a cross.
Petersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene throws a leg kick but Petersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersson. That snapped Greene's head back.
Jab from Petersson.
Greene will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Petersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Jab from Greene.
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petersson moves out of range of the body kick from Greene.
Greene staying out of range there.
Petersson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Petersson checks a leg kick.
Petersson misses with a looping left.
Petersson misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Petersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Petersson is out of range.
Greene scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Petersson.
Peter Petersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Petersson.
Greene jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Greene throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petersson's head.
Greene looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petersson throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Petersson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Petersson misses its intended target.
Petersson throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick but Petersson moved away.
Petersson throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Petersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersson.
Good exchange - Petersson coming out on top.
Greene throws a body punch but Petersson moves out of range.
Petersson throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Petersson slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Petersson blocks a jab.
Petersson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene throws a head kick that Petersson semi-blocks.
Greene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersson counters with a straight right hand.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Petersson catches Greene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersson missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersson.
Petersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersson avoids a kick to the body.
Petersson moves out of range of the leg kick from Greene.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Petersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Petersson moves out of range of the body kick from Greene.
Petersson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greene throws a jab when Petersson was well out of range.
Petersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Petersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petersson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersson checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Greene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene defending well as Petersson loads up on a big left hand.
Greene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Petersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulie Greene will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab lands there for Petersson.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Petersson manages to avoid it.
Petersson scores with a punch to the head.
Greene swings for the body but Petersson moves out of range.
Petersson tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Petersson.
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Petersson looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
Petersson misses the shot to the body.
Petersson avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petersson scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersson. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petersson back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson checks a leg kick nicely.
Petersson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Petersson walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Paulie Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Petersson. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Petersson blocks the low kick.
Petersson connects with a right hand. Greene shakes it off.
Greene keeps Petersson at a distance using the push kick.
Greene tries a low kick but Petersson avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersson misses the target.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersson wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Petersson misses.
Greene misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersson checks it well.
Petersson walks into a left hand.
Greene walks into a jab.
Petersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Petersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Petersson is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Petersson misses.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersson checks the leg kick.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersson throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Petersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene slips a jab from Petersson.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Petersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petersson ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Petersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greene with a nice cross.
Petersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersson throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greene lands a head shot.
Petersson lands a right hook to the body.
Petersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greene throws a chopping leg kick but Petersson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petersson dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Greene blocks a jab.
Petersson throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Petersson works Greene's body with a nice hook.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersson dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
Petersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Petersson tries to clinch up.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene blocks a jab.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Greene misses with a hook. Petersson ducked under it nicely.
Petersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersson throws out a powerful jab.
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petersson misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing.
Petersson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersson moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Petersson's head back.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Greene connects with a right hand. Petersson shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Petersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
A jab from Greene misses.
Petersson throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
And Greene counters with a quick kick to the body but Petersson blocks it.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Petersson misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick
and Petersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Greene misses.
Petersson stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersson throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Petersson moved out of range.
Petersson misses with an uppercut.
Petersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Petersson throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene thumps Petersson with a low kick.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Greene throws a body punch but Petersson moves out of range.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene tries to land a leg kick but Petersson saw it coming and moves away.
Greene slips under a jab from Petersson.
Greene feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petersson throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Petersson misses with a straight left.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Petersson manages to avoid it.
A cross from Greene lands.
Good leg kick by Petersson.
Petersson throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Greene misses.
Greene scores with a spinning back kick!
Petersson takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Petersson saw that one coming.
Petersson lands with an overhand left.
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson blocks a jab.
Greene throws a solid leg kick but Petersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greene.
Greene pushes Petersson away with a front kick.
Petersson misses with a hook.
Greene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petersson throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petersson throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Petersson misses.
Greene slips a jab from Petersson.
As Petersson backs away, Greene returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Greene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Greene motions for Petersson to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene moves away from the strike by Petersson.
Greene scores with a jab. Petersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a jab.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Petersson moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Petersson manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Petersson there.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Petersson works the jab nicely.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Petersson moved out of range nicely.
Petersson scores with a nice head shot.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Petersson saw that one coming.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petersson on the side of the head.
Petersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersson throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Greene moves out of range as Petersson strikes.
Petersson checks a leg kick.
Greene throws a series of punches but Petersson moves out of range.
Petersson needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulie Greene.
I think Greene 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.