PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Steelflex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steelflex has chosen Dirty Hous' as his entrance music. Jefferson Steelflex acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Green
vs
Steelflex

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herman Green!
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, Jefferson Steelflex!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steelflex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Steelflex keeps him there for the moment.

Steelflex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steelflex seems keen to control Green's posture.
Green preventing the sweep.
Green is working Steelflex over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Steelflex working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.

Steelflex looking for subs off his back but Green has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steelflex trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green is working for a kimura but Steelflex is defending it quite comfortably.

Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Steelflex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steelflex tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Steelflex is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steelflex is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Steelflex circles away and we're back to standing.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!

It looks like Jefferson Steelflex has been cut.
Steelflex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Green counter with a right hand.

Green shoots in and bounces Steelflex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steelflex wants to improve his position but instead Green has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green thows a huge punch but Steelflex dodges it nicely.
Steelflex is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steelflex avoid being mounted?
Steelflex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steelflex is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steelflex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steelflex is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Steelflex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steelflex misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steelflex looks gassed!
Green shoots and misses
and Steelflex counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.

Steelflex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Steelflex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Green is looking for a triangle but Steelflex pushes his legs off easily.
Steelflex passes into half guard.
Steelflex tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Steelflex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steelflex closes the distance but Green moves to the side

and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Steelflex didn't expect that.
Steelflex trying to control the position.
Steelflex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Green is controlling him.
Steelflex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Steelflex is retaining full guard.
Steelflex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steelflex is breathing heavily.
Green passes Steelflex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steelflex is trying to stand.
Steelflex tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steelflex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steelflex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Green has closed the distance and engaged Steelflex in a clinch.

Steelflex breaks the clinch.

Green closes the distance and clinches.
Steelflex tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Green wants to break free but Steelflex has control.
Steelflex tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Steelflex keeps him there for the moment.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Steelflex's takedown attempt.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steelflex is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Green prevents Steelflex from breaking the clinch.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steelflex smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a two punch combo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.

Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steelflex, who protects the arm well.

Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green working away.
Steelflex is trying to get back to half guard.
Steelflex can't do much from the bottom here.
Steelflex is trying to buck Green off.

Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steelflex struggling a bit here.

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.
Green creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steelflex sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Green trying to control the position but Steelflex is working away.
Green cracks Steelflex with a big elbow.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Steelflex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jefferson Steelflex's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Steelflex throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Steelflex swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.

Steelflex gets a takedown into half guard.
Steelflex looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Green moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steelflex stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steelflex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steelflex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steelflex misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Steelflex staying out of range there.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Steelflex wants to clinch but Green slips to the side

and Green counters with a shoot takedown. Steelflex fights it but they end up in guard.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Steelflex is retaining full guard.
Green preventing the sweep.
Steelflex wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelflex looking to control.
Herman Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steelflex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steelflex keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Steelflex counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steelflex trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.

Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green controlling the position for now.
Steelflex wants to advance to full mount but Green doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steelflex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steelflex slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steelflex trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steelflex wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Green looking for a guillotine here but Steelflex defends easily.
Jefferson Steelflex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steelflex.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jefferson Steelflex.
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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

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