PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Enis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen In the Air Tonight as his entrance music. Phil Enis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Enis
vs
Green

186 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Enis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taylor Green!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Enis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Enis shoots in.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
Enis moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Enis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Green clinches up against the cage.

Green has Enis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Green pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Enis tumbling to the mat - Green dives into Enis's guard.
Green won't allow Enis to sweep him here.
Green wants to control from the top but Enis keeps moving.
Enis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Green is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.

Green fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Enis sprawls well initially but Green persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Green trying to control the action but Enis is working from the bottom.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Enis defends it.
Enis is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
Enis trying to control but Green postures up.
Enis is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enis is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.

Enis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Enis is looking to improve his position.
Green trying to pass the guard but Enis defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is putting a hurting on Enis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Green working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Green's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Enis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Enis wants to control but Green postures up.
Green advances to mount.
Green sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green with the ground and pound from mount.
Green raining down shots from the mount!
Green with shots to the head and body - Enis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Green working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Green is landing with some decent strikes but Enis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Green cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Green wants to finish this one by submission but Enis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enis tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily

and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Enis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Enis controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enis keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enis trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green works over Enis with some ground and pound from guard.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Taylor Green has got the better of the ground game so far.

Enis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Green goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Green stands up and waves to Enis to follow him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enis keeps working.

Green stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Enis is looking for a sweep.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enis keeps working.

Green stands up and beckons Enis to his feet.
Enis throws a head kick that misses

and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Green trying to control but Enis is working from the bottom.
Green postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enis keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green stops Enis from standing up.
Enis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Enis has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Green scores with a jab.
Enis shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green looks for a takedown but Enis sprawls well.
Enis throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Enis stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Enis throws a head kick that misses

and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Enis working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green gets to his feet. Enis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enis. That did some damage!
Green fails with the takedown

and Enis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Green's guard now.
Phil Enis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Green.
Enis postures up.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enis is one step ahead there.
Enis trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position.
Green keeping moving, preventing Enis from controlling successfully.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green wants to stand up but Enis is controlling him.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Enis.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enis pinned against the cage. Enis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Enis tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Enis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four 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.
Enis is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.

Green moves into the clinch.
Enis wants a takedown but no success here.

Green pulls guard.
Green trying to strike off his back.

Green has his feet on Enis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Green gets caught flat footed, as Enis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Enis trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phil Enis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taylor Green.
Well Green 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:29

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