PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Robles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Greenwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robles
vs
Greenwoods

190 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Robles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doug Greenwoods!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwoods has a takedown stuffed.

Greenwoods gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robles postures up in Greenwoods's guard and throws a big left but Greenwoods blocks it.
Robles works over Greenwoods with some ground and pound from guard.
Robles being controlled here momentarily.
Greenwoods keeping moving, preventing Robles from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robles throwing strikes but missing.
Robles wants to control from the top but Greenwoods keeps moving.

Robles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robles wants to control from the top but Greenwoods keeps moving.
Robles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robles throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robles is looking to work some ground and pound but Greenwoods has wrist control.
Greenwoods can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robles controls the pace.
Robles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Robles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robles pushes down on Greenwoods's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Robles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greenwoods is just riding it out for now. Robles eventually gives up the hold.
Greenwoods is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwoods is looking to improve his position.
Robles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robles throwing shots but Greenwoods is blocking nicely.
Robles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Robles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robles controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwoods wants to control but Robles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greenwoods is staying active underneath Robles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwoods tries to roll over but Robles keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Robles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Greenwoods clinches up with Robles and pushes him back against the cage.
Greenwoods wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robles tries to pull guard but Greenwoods holds him up against the cage and eventually Robles drops back down to his feet.

Greenwoods's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenwoods tries to score with a low kick but Robles moves his leg out of the way.
Greenwoods misses with a two punch combination.
Greenwoods throws a series of punches but Robles moves out of range.

Robles rushes Greenwoods and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Greenwoods wants the takedown. Robles is fighting it off but Greenwoods persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robles's guard against the cage.
Robles has control of Greenwoods's left arm, preventing Greenwoods from doing any damage.
Greenwoods won't allow Robles to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robles kicks Greenwoods off and gets to his feet.
Robles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Greenwoods both land. Nice combination.
Robles leaves Greenwoods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Greenwoods is breathing heavily.
Greenwoods leaves Robles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Robles. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Greenwoods pushes Robles up against the cage in a clinch.
Greenwoods can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greenwoods has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Robles is trying to keep an underhook but Greenwoods manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Greenwoods throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greenwoods stops Robles from standing up.
Robles has momentary wrist control but Greenwoods slips an elbow through the middle.
Robles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greenwoods manages to get himself to full guard.
Pete Robles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenwoods wants to stand but Robles is controlling the position.
Robles postures up and lands a big shot to Greenwoods's brow.

Robles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwoods keeping moving, preventing Robles from controlling successfully.
Robles is really struggling to control Greenwoods but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robles throwing strikes but missing.
Greenwoods controls Robles momentarily but Robles frees himself.
Greenwoods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greenwoods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwoods utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greenwoods looking for a sweep. Not yet Greenwoods, not yet.
Robles wants to control from the top but Greenwoods keeps moving.
Robles landing some decent shots from guard.
Robles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robles distracts Greenwoods with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robles throwing strikes from guard but Greenwoods blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Robles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Robles shoots for a takedown but Greenwoods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greenwoods pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Robles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Robles stands up out of the half guard.

Greenwoods clinches up against the cage.

Robles works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Robles stands up and waves to Greenwoods to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Greenwoods instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robles goes for a takedown attempt but Greenwoods pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greenwoods scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greenwoods displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Robles gets caught flat footed, as Greenwoods shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robles trying to control the position here.
Greenwoods postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Robles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greenwoods throws a strike but Robles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robles postures up in Greenwoods's guard and throws a big left but Greenwoods blocks it.
Robles postures up and lands a big shot to Greenwoods's brow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robles connects with a couple of short punches.
Robles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Robles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Greenwoods, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwoods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robles is fending him off so far but Greenwoods persists. Nope, Robles circles away and we're back to standing.
Robles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Robles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenwoods misses with a double jab
and Robles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greenwoods thinking.
Greenwoods throws a nice looking combination but Robles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenwoods throws a leg kick
and Robles counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Greenwoods is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Robles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greenwoods is trying to defend but Robles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Robles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greenwoods defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greenwoods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robles.
Greenwoods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greenwoods keeps working.
Doug Greenwoods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Robles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robles connects with a nice short shot to Greenwoods's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Robles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Robles!
The defeated Doug Greenwoods had this to say: 'Guess his Better'.