PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Irresponsible Hate Anthem. Randall Greene had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Greene
vs
Kain

188 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randall Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kain!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kain but Kain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Kain.
Kain moves out of range of the strikes.

Greene lands a big head kick that sends Kain tumbling to the mat! Greene takes a step backwards and waves Kain back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kain is rocked!

It looks like Jason Kain has been cut.
Greene tries to clinch but Kain moves out of range.
Kain is still on wobbly legs! Can Greene finish him?

Kain darts in and clinches Greene up against the cage.
Kain seems to have recovered his senses.
Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kain looking to stall.

Kain jumps into guard, dragging Greene to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kain tries to stand but can't do so whilst Greene controls his leg.
Kain is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kain seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene is looking for a sweep. Kain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two 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.
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greene throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kain. What's that going to do exactly?
Greene is looking to get to half guard.
Kain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Kain has a good base and remains in mount.

Kain with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kain wants to control the pace but Greene is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kain tries to control but Greene wriggling away.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Kain maintains control.
Kain looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four 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.

Kain wants to finish this one by submission but Greene is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kain.
Kain avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Kain has a good base and remains in mount.
Kain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Kain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
Kain avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Kain looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Kain throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kain tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kain to the ground. Kain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greene sprawls well initially but Kain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kain wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Kain is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Kain.
Kain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Kain moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Greene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kain circles away.
Greene is looking to clinch but Kain is avoiding it.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greene as he avoids it easily.
Kain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randall Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Randall Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kain shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Kain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greene if he has to take too many more of those.
Kain looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.

Kain rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.

Kain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kain controlling the pace.

Kain is trying to work for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Still in half guard, Kain seems content to control.
Greene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kain on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kain seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kain passes to full mount!
Kain prevents Greene from getting the reversal.
Kain looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Kain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Kain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kain shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kain.
Greene tries to clinch up
and Kain counters with a head kick. That will keep Greene thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Greene doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kain counters with a head kick. That will keep Greene thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Kain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Randall Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kain.
Greene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

Greene pulls Kain into guard.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Kain from controlling successfully.
Kain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Kain from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greene is trying to control the position but Kain postures up.
Greene wants to sweep but no luck.
Kain advances to half guard.

Kain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greene sees it coming and defends easily.
Greene is not content to let Kain control the position.
Kain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Greene trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene wants to control the action here but instead Kain manages to pass to full mount!

Kain stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kain shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kain as Greene shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kain fails with a takedown attempt.
Kain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greene is fending him off so far but Kain persists. Nope, Greene circles away and we're back to standing.
Kain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greene avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Kain.
A head kick misses from Kain.
Horrible takedown by Kain or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene which made him look bad.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kain gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Kain.
I think Kain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Kain!