PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Taurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctor Greenthumb had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Doctor Greenthumb could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miguel Taurus's chin.

Greenthumb
vs
Taurus

168 cm
21
161 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

172 cm
21
148 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Fighters First Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenthumb scores with a three punch combo!
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenthumb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taurus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greenthumb.

Taurus gets caught flat footed, as Greenthumb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taurus keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
Greenthumb throws a strike but Taurus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taurus trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greenthumb wants to free his trapped foot but Taurus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurus is not content to let Greenthumb control the position.
Greenthumb prevents Taurus from standing back up.
Taurus wants to control but Greenthumb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greenthumb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taurus defending well though.
Taurus is pressing down on Greenthumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greenthumb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greenthumb throws a big right hand that misses.
Taurus is pulling down on Greenthumb's head. It's preventing any offense from Greenthumb, at least for the moment.
Taurus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenthumb wants to pass the guard but Taurus is keeping the position.
Taurus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throwing strikes from guard but Taurus blocks nicely.
Taurus is trying to control the position but Greenthumb postures up.
Taurus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenthumb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Taurus keeps moving.
Greenthumb postures up in Taurus's guard and throws a big left but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taurus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greenthumb 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.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Taurus keeps moving.
Greenthumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taurus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doctor Greenthumb has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Greenthumb throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.

Taurus clinches with his opponent.

Greenthumb gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Taurus regains guard.
Greenthumb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenthumb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taurus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenthumb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Greenthumb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Taurus tries to clinch there but Greenthumb circles away.
Greenthumb scores with a hook.
Greenthumb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doctor Greenthumb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greenthumb shoots in for a double leg but Taurus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taurus throws a left and a right that both miss

and Greenthumb counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taurus!
Taurus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greenthumb wants to control the pace but Taurus is squirming around nicely.
Greenthumb working Taurus over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb tries to control but Taurus wriggling away.
Taurus holds on to Greenthumb around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Greenthumb throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taurus wants to hold on but Greenthumb pushes him away.
Greenthumb looking to ground and pound but Taurus is blocking nicely.
Greenthumb throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taurus is desperately trying to improve his position but Greenthumb has a good base and remains in mount.
Greenthumb raining down hammerfists from mount.

Taurus is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taurus is still in real trouble! Can Greenthumb finish him?
Greenthumb drops a big elbow. That's hurt Taurus! More shots from Greenthumb and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Greenthumb!
Our winner, Doctor Greenthumb, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.