PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil The Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by City and Colour - Comin' Home. The Phantom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Super Freak kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dallas Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Green
vs
The Phantom

185 cm
22
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

160 cm
23
179 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP / Money Exchange!
STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP / Money Exchange!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dallas Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil The Phantom!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Phantom.
Green lands the left hand.
The Phantom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Phantom's head backwards.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Phantom shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Dallas Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil The Phantom.

The Phantom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Green quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Phantom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Phantom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Green's head.
The Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
The Phantom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green looking to control.
The Phantom is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
The Phantom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Phantom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Phantom 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.
Green is trying to keep The Phantom in close.

That's two 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.
The Phantom is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
The Phantom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Phantom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Green wants to sweep here but The Phantom controlling him for the moment.
The Phantom working some strikes from top position.
The Phantom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Phantom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Phantom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Phantom throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
The Phantom lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom postures up.
The Phantom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Phantom throwing strikes but missing.
The Phantom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Phantom is in close to Green's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green working a defensive guard here.
The Phantom throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Phantom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Phantom throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.

That's four 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.
The Phantom wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
The Phantom stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Phantom wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Phantom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil The Phantom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Phantom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.

The Phantom gets the takedown into side control.
The Phantom is working Green over with some ground and pound from side control.
Green takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Phantom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Phantom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
The Phantom working the strikes but Green uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The Phantom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Phantom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green wants to control but The Phantom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is doing well to control the position and prevent The Phantom from advancing to side control.
The Phantom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Phantom trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Green is trying to maintain the position but The Phantom is very close to passing his half guard.
Green tries to roll over but The Phantom keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Phantom wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
The Phantom tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Phantom connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control but The Phantom postures up.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Phantom.
The Phantom drops an elbow to the side of Green's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green controlling the position well.
The Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Phantom trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green is looking to control The Phantom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Phantom.
Phil The Phantom has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
The Phantom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Phantom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Phantom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Phantom with the ground and pound but Green uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Phantom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Phantom passes into half guard.
The Phantom is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Green reverses the position - he's now on top in The Phantom's guard.
The Phantom keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil The Phantom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horrible takedown by The Phantom or perhaps it was just good defense by Green which made him look bad.
The Phantom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Phantom.
Dallas Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil The Phantom.
Green leaves The Phantom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Green as The Phantom shoots in.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
The Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Green lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Green.
Green scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
The Phantom shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Phantom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
The Phantom tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Phantom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
The Phantom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
The Phantom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Phantom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Phantom shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed The Phantom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Phantom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
The Phantom avoids the head kick by Green.
Green scores with a head kick. The Phantom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
The Phantom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
The Phantom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of The Phantom's head.
Green feints and then cracks The Phantom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Phantom down.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phil The Phantom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Phantom's calf.
The Phantom shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Green throws a leg kick which misses The Phantom's front leg but catches the back leg as The Phantom tries to avoid it.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Phantom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dallas Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Phantom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
The Phantom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Phantom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Phantom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Phantom off to one side.
The Phantom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Green lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Phantom backs up against the cage.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Green cracks The Phantom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Green finds it's way through The Phantom's defenses.
Green bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green is looking to slow The Phantom down with leg kicks.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Phantom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green cracks The Phantom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Phantom shoots in but no luck this time.
Green throws a series of punches but The Phantom moves out of range.
The Phantom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Phantom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Phantom's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Green catches The Phantom right on the button with a cross.
Green is looking to slow The Phantom down with leg kicks.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Green tenderised The Phantom's leg. The Phantom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Phantom shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed The Phantom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Phantom fails with a takedown attempt.
Green is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Green feints and then cracks The Phantom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Phantom down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Phantom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
The Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Phantom off to one side.
Green pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Phantom back to the cage. Green follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Green plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Green clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Phantom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for The Phantom on that attempt.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Phantom.
The Phantom dodges the punch combination from Green.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
The Phantom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Green tests The Phantom's chin there with a solid looking shot.

The Phantom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Phantom misses with the ground and pound.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Phantom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Phantom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Green manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Phantom's best efforts.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Phantom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Phantom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Phantom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Phantom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Phantom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but The Phantom is proving a slippery customer.

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.
The Phantom trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
The Phantom thows a big elbow that misses.
The Phantom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Phantom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Phantom thows a big elbow that misses.
Green keeping moving, preventing The Phantom from controlling successfully.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
The Phantom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green working a defensive guard here.
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.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Phantom is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Phantom trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from The Phantom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green wants to stand but The Phantom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Phantom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Phantom is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Phantom striking off his back but it's not causing Green any problems.
The Phantom wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Green had his way with Phil The Phantom in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from The Phantom.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into The Phantom's torso.
No luck for The Phantom with that takedown attempt.
The Phantom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Dallas Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil The Phantom.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
The Phantom fails with a takedown attempt.
The Phantom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Phantom takes one to the chin there.
The Phantom is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Phantom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces The Phantom off the cage and back into rage.
A head kick from Green lands but The Phantom takes it in his stride.

Green closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Phantom to the mat! The Phantom manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Green stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Phantom to get to his feet.
The Phantom fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Green.
The Phantom has his takedown stuffed
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
The Phantom misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with a low kick, right behind The Phantom 's knee.
Green lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dallas Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Phantom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green scores with a leg kick.
Green throws a right and a left that The Phantom avoids nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Phantom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Green - the referee stops the clock and The Phantom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Green. The Phantom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
Green lands with a nice combination. The Phantom backs away looking to recover.
Green moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Green lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Green.
The Phantom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Phantom tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green works the jab nicely.
The Phantom misses with a takedown
and The Phantom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Phantom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Phantom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Green cracks The Phantom with an open hand slap.
The Phantom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green connects with a high kick.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Phantom on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Green.
The Phantom tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
and Green finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Green connects with a body shot.
The Phantom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Phantom shoots and misses
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Phantom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Green.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Phantom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Phantom's knee momentarily.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green feints a jab promting The Phantom to slip. Green then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Phantom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Phantom misses with a takedown
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
The Phantom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green lands with a shot to the body.

Green drives through and clinches with The Phantom against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Green manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Phantom with a poor takedown
and Green counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Green!
Dallas Green is the new welterweight champion!