PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Green
vs
Franco

192 cm
21
208 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
18
199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Franco!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco seems a little lost for a moment, as Green dominates the positioning.
Green tries to advance to mount but Franco denies him.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back!

Green showing good submission defense here.
Franco throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Franco looking to break Green's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Green remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Franco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Franco has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Green has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Green wants to control his opponent's hands but Franco gets his hands free.
Green tries to escape the position.
Green trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Franco working for the choke.

Franco looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Green turns into Franco and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green stands and throws Franco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franco gets back to half guard.
Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franco!
Franco tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Franco for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.

Green jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Franco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Franco and Green has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Green slows the pace down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green advances to full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Franco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Franco 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 Franco off to one side.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.

Green throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Franco was covering up waiting for the punch and Green finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Green is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
Franco keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Tommy Green wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Franco tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tommy Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Franco.

Green is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Franco's half guard.
Franco is looking to improve his position.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Franco is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.

Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Franco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to stand up but Franco has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Franco's face as Green controls the position.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Franco's legs.
A lull in the action here.
Franco tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Green laying and praying for a moment but Franco takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Green there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Franco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Green dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Green looks to land a combination but Franco avoids it well.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Franco wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green pushes down on Franco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franco trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tommy Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Green passes to full mount!
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
Franco working to try and regain half guard.
Green working Franco over with strikes here.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Franco working to try and regain half guard.
Green controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

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