PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lemar Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Naz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Naz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Green
vs
Naz

188 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lemar Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Naz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries for a takedown but Naz circles away easily

and Green is countered with a crisp right hand from Naz that sends him to the canvas! Naz follows him to the mat into side control.

It looks like Lemar Green has been cut.

Naz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Naz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Green to his feet.

Naz moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naz is trying to push Green away but Green has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemar Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Naz gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Naz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naz throws a strike but Green avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Naz stopping the sweep attempt from Green.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naz tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green trying to control the position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Naz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naz is keeping the position for now.
Naz 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 trying to control here.
Naz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Naz is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green wants to improve his position but Naz is controlling well.
Naz wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.

Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Naz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lemar Green's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Green doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Naz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that.
Green tries to buck Naz off but Naz is having none of it.

Naz decides to stand back up.
Green has his takedown stuffed

and Naz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Green's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naz wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Naz trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Naz wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green keeping moving, preventing Naz from controlling successfully.
Naz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Naz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Prince Naz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Green rushes Naz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naz wants a takedown.
Naz is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Naz's takedown attempt.
Naz tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
Lemar Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Naz.
Naz has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naz is breathing heavily.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Green misses with a takedown

and Naz counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Naz controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prince Naz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naz trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Naz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lemar Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Green has managed to clinch.

Naz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Naz keeps him under control.
Naz winds up and cracks Green with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naz not doing much here.
Green is looking for a sweep. Naz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Naz is taking a breather. Green says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Prince Naz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Prince Naz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Green tries to clinch up

and Naz counters by moving into the clinch.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Naz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Green shoots and misses

and Naz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Naz.
Naz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naz content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Naz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green tries to clinch

and Naz counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that.
Green keeping moving, preventing Naz from controlling successfully.

Green looking for a guillotine here but Naz defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to control but Naz passes into half guard.
Lemar Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Naz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Naz!