PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bony McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bony McAdams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McAdams
vs
Greene

172 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
25
174 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

The Big Kabosh
Speedy Supps + Laundry

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bony McAdams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Greene!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McAdams fails with the takedown.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAdams scores with a punch to the head.
McAdams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.

Greene tries to keep at a distance but McAdams has taken the fight into the clinch.

Greene has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McAdams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Greene goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. McAdams escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Greene trying to control but McAdams postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene gets full guard.
Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McAdams is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
McAdams tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Greene is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
McAdams tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derek Greene.

McAdams closes the distance and clinches.
McAdams is pressed up against the cage. Greene has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McAdams down to the mat. McAdams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McAdams stuffs the takedown.
Bony McAdams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Greene.
McAdams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McAdams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McAdams wants it to stay on the feet.

Greene clinches.
McAdams tries to land knees in the clinch but Greene avoids the damage to the body.
McAdams tries to break free but Greene pushes him back against the cage.
Greene misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAdams's brow.
Greene tries a knee to the head but McAdams blocks it.
McAdams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greene changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McAdams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McAdams swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.

McAdams moves into the clinch.
Greene tries to score a body lock takedown but McAdams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Greene has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McAdams is trying to keep an underhook but Greene manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Greene is keen to just control but McAdams is a slippery customer.
Greene lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McAdams has managed to free his arm - good work.
McAdams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McAdams wants to get back to his feet.
McAdams controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene trying to mount his opponent but McAdams defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derek Greene will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Greene moves into range and clinches up with McAdams.
McAdams missing with knees to the body.
McAdams can't break the clinch.
Greene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McAdams prevents the takedown attempt.
McAdams has Greene pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greene manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene tries to score a body lock takedown but McAdams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McAdams avoids the elbow strike from Greene, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAdams's brow.
McAdams prevents a body shot from Greene.
Greene tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McAdams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAdams avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams wants to stall.
McAdams avoids a wild elbow strike from Greene.
Greene throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greene with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greene goes for a takedown attempt but McAdams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bony McAdams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Greene.

Greene rushes McAdams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McAdams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greene putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McAdams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McAdams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greene is trying to drag McAdams to the mat but McAdams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greene lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene prevents the takedown attempt.
Greene misses with an elbow over the top.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but McAdams is blocking nicely.
Greene looking for a takedown.
McAdams wants to get back to striking at distance but Greene won't allow it.
Greene misses with a body punch.

Greene is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McAdams can't fight it off and eventually Greene manages to take the fight to the floor. McAdams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAdams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene won't allow McAdams to sweep him here.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McAdams is keeping the position for now.
McAdams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greene.
Greene stops McAdams from standing up.
McAdams 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.
Greene distracts McAdams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene postures up in McAdams's guard and throws a big left but McAdams blocks it.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greene checks the leg kick nicely there.
McAdams seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

McAdams moves into the clinch.
McAdams throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAdams blocks an elbow strike from Greene.
McAdams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McAdams takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAdams.
McAdams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Derek Greene seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAdams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've been informed that Greene has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Greene gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene won't allow McAdams to sweep him here.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but McAdams is retaining full guard.
McAdams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greene.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

McAdams pushes Greene off and scrambles back to his feet.
Greene checks a low kick from McAdams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Greene closes the distance and clinches.
McAdams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greene avoids it.
Greene tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greene is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McAdams working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Greene throws an elbow but misses.
McAdams missing with knees to the body.
McAdams is trying to break the clinch but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but McAdams avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McAdams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McAdams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams misses with a knee strike.

Greene has picked McAdams up - he's going for a ride! Greene dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene slips a nice elbow through McAdams's hands, connecting with McAdams's forehead.

McAdams kicks Greene off and gets back to his feet.

Greene drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McAdams dives on top into guard.
McAdams stops Greene from standing up.
McAdams controlling from the top position.
Greene is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bony McAdams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McAdams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McAdams throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from McAdams does no damage.

Greene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McAdams is trying to defend but Greene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McAdams tries to kick Greene off but Greene keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McAdams is not content to let Greene control the position.
Greene looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McAdams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAdams misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Greene.
I've got Greene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Greene!
Post fight, Derek Greene stared into the camera and said 'The Pen Is Mightier!'.