PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deal comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction. The key to victory for Al Deal has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Deal
vs
Green

198 cm
26
245 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

194 cm
24
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skyler Green!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Deal. Deal gets slowly back to his feet.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Deal throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Deal misses with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
Deal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Deal tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deal is looking to stall here but Green recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Deal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deal wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Deal is stalling in the full guard.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Green keeping moving, preventing Deal from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.

Deal is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deal wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Green trying to control but Deal is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skyler Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deal counters with a left to the body.
Deal tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Deal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Deal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Deal does no damage.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Deal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Deal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Deal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deal 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.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Deal has passed into side control.
Deal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green seems a little lost for a moment, as Deal dominates the positioning.
Deal working the strikes but Green uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Green wants to improve his position but Deal is controlling well.
Deal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deal controlling the pace.
Deal wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deal is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Green gets full guard.
Deal throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deal tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green thows a huge punch but Deal dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Deal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Green tests Deal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Deal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Deal slips the punch.
Deal throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.

Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Green controls the position.
Deal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Green staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Deal is avoiding damage well.
Deal can't do much from the bottom here.
Green advances nicely into full mount.
Green content just to control the position here.
Green prevents Deal from getting the reversal.
Deal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deal tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deal wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Deal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green wants to control the pace but Deal is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Deal is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Green trying to control but Deal is having none of it.
Green prevents Deal from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deal regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skyler Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Green 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skyler Green!