PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Greer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Greer
vs
Statham

173 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

175 cm
23
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andres Greer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Statham!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Statham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Statham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Statham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Greer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Statham controls the pace.
Greer wants to sweep but no luck.
Greer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Statham with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham stopping the sweep attempt from Greer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Statham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Statham showed some decent athleticism there.
Greer is trying to get back to full guard.
Statham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Statham 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.
Greer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Statham there.
Statham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Statham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Statham wants to work for an arm triangle but Greer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Statham controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Statham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greer has managed to free his arm - good work.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Statham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Statham lands in his opponent's guard.
Statham looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Statham gets to his feet. Greer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Statham tries a head kick but it misses.
Greer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Statham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greer on his heels. He'll look to pass Greer's guard now, I'm sure.

Greer pushes Statham off and gets back to his feet.

Statham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Greer pushes Statham off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Statham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andres Greer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Statham closes the distance and clinches.
Statham has Greer pressed against the cage, preventing Greer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greer tries to score a body lock takedown but Statham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Statham pulls guard successfully.
Greer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Statham 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.
Greer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer wants to control from the top but Statham keeps moving.
Greer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Statham looking for a sweep. Not yet Statham, not yet.
Statham pulls Greer in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Statham wants to sweep here but Greer controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Statham is breathing heavily.

Statham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Statham trying to control the position but Greer is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Statham's best efforts.
Greer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Statham is looking to work some ground and pound but Greer has wrist control.
Statham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Statham is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Statham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham pushing down on Greer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Statham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greer wants to improve his position but Statham is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Greer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Statham.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andres Greer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Statham swinging wildly here.

Statham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Statham showed some decent athleticism there.
Greer wants to improve his position but Statham is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Statham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andres Greer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Statham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jason Statham has got the better of the ground game so far.

Statham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Statham decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Statham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Statham's guard.

Statham looking for a sweep. Not yet Statham, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham working a defensive guard here.
Statham keeping moving, preventing Greer from controlling successfully.
Statham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Statham is trying to control the position but Greer postures up.

Statham manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Greer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Statham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Greer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Statham smiles and moves away.

Statham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Greer quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greer wants to sweep but Statham has passed to side control!
Statham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Statham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Greer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Statham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Statham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Statham taking a breather here.

Statham has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Statham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Statham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Statham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Statham tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Statham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greer keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greer manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Statham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Statham 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Statham!