PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Run Forcover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Greenthumb
vs
Forcover

168 cm
25
168 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

Cyclone Nutrition Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Run Forcover!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forcover scores with a punch to the head.
Forcover slips a jab from Greenthumb.
Jab, jab by Forcover - just one landing.
Greenthumb lands a jab to Forcover's midsection.
Greenthumb throws the kick towards the body but Forcover avoids it.
Greenthumb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Greenthumb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Greenthumb avoids the head kick by Forcover.
A left and a right from Greenthumb both land. Nice combination.
Greenthumb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forcover loads up on a big right hand but Greenthumb slips the punch.
Forcover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb is looking to land body kicks.
Forcover just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenthumb throws a combination that misses
and Forcover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greenthumb misses with the combination.
Forcover throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a lazy body kick
and Forcover counters with an inside leg kick.
Greenthumb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Forcover is rocked!
Greenthumb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forcover.
Forcover is still on wobbly legs! Can Greenthumb finish him?
Forcover defending well as Greenthumb loads up on a big left hand.
Greenthumb looks to land a combination but Forcover avoids it well.
A combination from Greenthumb does no damage.
Greenthumb throws an overhand right that lands on Forcover's shoulder, as Forcover tries to avoid the shot.
Greenthumb throws an overhand right that lands on Forcover's shoulder, as Forcover tries to avoid the shot.
Greenthumb misses with a double jab
and Forcover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greenthumb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Forcover's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Greenthumb.
Forcover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Greenthumb paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb throws a poor cross that misses
and Forcover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forcover seems to have recovered his senses.
Forcover tries to clinch up but Greenthumb circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenthumb takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forcover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenthumb moves away.
Forcover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greenthumb throws a right hand that Forcover ducks under and follows up with a left that Forcover also avoids with ease.
Greenthumb blocks a jab.
Forcover blocks a head kick by Greenthumb.
Forcover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greenthumb misses the shot to the body.
Forcover defending well as Greenthumb loads up on a big left hand.
Run Forcover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenthumb misses with a body kick.
Forcover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greenthumb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Forcover is able to avoid easily.
Doctor Greenthumb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forcover misses with a wild combination.
Greenthumb throws a head kick but Forcover moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenthumb misses the target.
Greenthumb ducks under a wild hook from Forcover.
Forcover lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Forcover moves out of range of the body kick from Greenthumb.
Forcover blocks a jab.
Forcover defending well as Greenthumb loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb looks for a takedown but Forcover sprawls well.
Forcover moves out of range as Greenthumb strikes.
Forcover on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Forcover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greenthumb on the side of the head.
Greenthumb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Forcover is able to avoid easily.
Greenthumb misses with a combination
and Forcover counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forcover slaps away a takedown attempt from Greenthumb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Greenthumb misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Greenthumb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice body punch from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb looks to score with a jab to the body but Forcover is just out of range.

Forcover clinches with his opponent.
Greenthumb blocks an elbow strike from Forcover.
Greenthumb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forcover prevents Greenthumb from breaking the clinch.
Forcover scores with a shoulder strike.
Forcover prevents Greenthumb from breaking the clinch.
Greenthumb tries to circle away but Forcover has him pinned against the ropes.
Greenthumb blocks an elbow strike.
Greenthumb looking to throw knees to the head but Forcover is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Greenthumb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greenthumb presses Forcover against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greenthumb is looking to break free of the clinch but Forcover has double underhooks.
Greenthumb takes an elbow to the temple.
Greenthumb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Forcover throws an elbow but it misses.
Greenthumb is trying to break the clinch but Forcover has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forcover throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Forcover.

It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Greenthumb wants to get back to striking at distance but Forcover won't allow it.
Forcover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greenthumb's efforts to push away.
Greenthumb just leaning against Forcover, taking a breather.
Greenthumb is trying to force a seperation but Forcover has the dominant position.
Forcover works on Greenthumb's body with a couple of short punches.
Greenthumb takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greenthumb is trying to force a seperation but Forcover has the dominant position.
Forcover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greenthumb is defending well for now.
Greenthumb blocks an elbow strike from Forcover.
Forcover pushes off an throws an elbow but Greenthumb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Greenthumb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forcover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Forcover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greenthumb blocks it with crossed arms.
Greenthumb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forcover landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forcover stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb has had enough of the clinch but Forcover keeps him there for the moment.
Forcover lands an elbow inside.

Greenthumb manages to break the clinch.
Forcover looks to land a left hand but Greenthumb moved out of range nicely.

Greenthumb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Forcover did well to prevent Greenthumb getting side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greenthumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Forcover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Forcover trying to control here.
Forcover wants to improve his position but Greenthumb is controlling well.
Greenthumb looks to land a strike but Forcover avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Forcover controls Greenthumb momentarily but Greenthumb frees himself.
Greenthumb stopping the sweep attempt from Forcover.
Greenthumb trying to stand up but can't free himself from Forcover's guard.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Forcover keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forcover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Forcover throws a right hand that misses
and Greenthumb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greenthumb avoids a kick to the body.
Forcover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Greenthumb back to the ropes. Forcover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Greenthumb thows a body shot but no joy.
Greenthumb slips a jab from Forcover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greenthumb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Forcover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Run Forcover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Forcover misses with a body kick.
Forcover is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Greenthumb scores with a sloppy right hand. Forcover should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenthumb. Forcover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greenthumb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forcover slips under a jab.
Forcover throws a hook to the side of Greenthumb's head but Greenthumb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forcover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenthumb checks a low kick from Forcover.
Forcover throws out a loose jab but Greenthumb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doctor Greenthumb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greenthumb misses with a looping right.
Greenthumb circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greenthumb wants to land a leg kick but Forcover is out of range.
Forcover throws a hook to the side of Greenthumb's head but Greenthumb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Greenthumb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Forcover controlling the position well.
Forcover blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greenthumb.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb trying to control from Forcover's half guard. Forcover has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Greenthumb is looking to work some ground and pound but Forcover has wrist control.
Forcover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forcover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenthumb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenthumb throws an elbow that misses. Forcover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greenthumb's guard. Nice move by Forcover!
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Forcover's head.
Forcover regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Greenthumb.
Forcover trying to keep a closed guard but Greenthumb is proving a slippery customer.
Greenthumb wants to stand but Forcover has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Greenthumb trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Forcover tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Forcover is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Greenthumb stopping the sweep attempt from Forcover.
Forcover looking to control but Greenthumb passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenthumb looks to land a strike but Forcover avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Greenthumb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greenthumb 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Greenthumb!
An out of breath and clearly excited Doctor Greenthumb thanked Cyclone Nutrition Company for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).