PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 2322 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Laertes Royster (ranked 132 p4p, 149 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Stepdad- Eminem. This should be a great matchup!

Greene
vs
Royster

151 cm
27
135
12 - 13 - 0

173 cm
27
136
9 - 7 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laertes Royster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
Royster throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Royster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster lands the left hand.
Greene has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Royster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Royster 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.
Royster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.
Royster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Royster throws a leg kick but Greene moved away.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Royster is quick to defend against it.

Greene closes the distance and clinches.
Royster is trying to break the clinch but Greene is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Royster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene jumps guard but Royster stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royster throws a leg kick that is checked

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

Greene is trying to work for a kimura but Royster is defending well.
Royster is staying active underneath Greene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Royster wants to get back to full guard.

Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Royster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Royster wants to get back to full guard.
Royster wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Royster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royster is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Royster makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Royster tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Royster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Royster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Royster.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Royster is quick to defend against it.
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
Royster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Greene moves into the clinch.
Greene tries to pull guard but Royster holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.

Greene pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
Royster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Royster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Royster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royster tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Royster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Royster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Laertes Royster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Royster connects with a nice looking jab.
Royster moves away from the strike by Greene.
Royster with a hook.
Royster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Royster is looking to score with low kicks.
Royster throws a chopping leg kick but Greene manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Royster throws a leg kick that is checked

and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Greene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Royster is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster controlling the position for now.
Royster wants to get back to his feet.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Royster keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Royster defends the submission attempt.
Royster is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Royster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greene pushes down on Royster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Royster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Royster wants to get back to his feet.
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene controlling the pace.

Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.

Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Royster is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royster tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.

Greene is looking for a kimura but Royster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene is keen to just control but Royster is a slippery customer.

Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Royster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene wants to control but Royster is keeping him busy.
Royster is trying to stand.

Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Royster trying to control but Greene postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royster wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.

Greene is looking for a kimura but Royster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Royster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Royster has managed to free his arm - good work.

Greene in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Royster tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greene!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Greene!