PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgardo Cline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Greenacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cline
vs
Greenacre

184 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgardo Cline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Greenacre!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenacre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greenacre wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenacre shoots for a takedown but Cline saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cline fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greenacre avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Greenacre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greenacre moves in looking to clinch but Cline pushes him off.
Cline looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greenacre is fending him off so far but Cline persists. Nope, Greenacre circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenacre fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenacre fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cline fails to land the takedown.

Greenacre closes the distance and pushes Cline back into the cage.
Cline effectively controlling the action here.
Greenacre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cline is keeping busy.
Cline drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenacre is leaning against Cline and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cline blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cline blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greenacre wants to get back to striking at distance but Cline won't allow it.
Greenacre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cline just leaning against Greenacre, taking a breather.
Greenacre prevents the takedown attempt.
Cline stalling.

Cline breaks from the clinch.

Greenacre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cline, pushing him back against the cage.
Greenacre is looking to control Cline's arms but Cline gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greenacre has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cline breaks the clinch.
Cline shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenacre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.
Greenacre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cline but Cline pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cline half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cline shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greenacre sprawls well. Greenacre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cline gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cline gets caught flat footed, as Greenacre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cline working a defensive guard here.

Cline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greenacre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cline has his foot on Greenacre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greenacre works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greenacre's guard.

Cline is fighting to break Greenacre's control of his arms but Greenacre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren Greenacre will probably get the nod.
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.

Cline fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greenacre, pushing him back against the cage.
Cline is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greenacre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cline misses with a punch to the body.
Cline is struggling to control the position.

Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenacre misses with a takedown attempt

so Cline counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Greenacre has his foot on Cline's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cline works his way back into a safe position though.

Cline stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cline closes the distance and clinches up with Greenacre, looking for a takedown. Cline pushes Greenacre against the cage but Greenacre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgardo Cline is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenacre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cline swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greenacre tries to clinch up.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Cline has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cline closes the distance and pushes Greenacre back into the cage.

Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cline swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenacre.
Darren Greenacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cline changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenacre tries to avoid it but Cline manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenacre to the ground. Greenacre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greenacre doesn't manage to clinch there - Cline circles away.
Cline dives in and grabs Greenacre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greenacre pushes down on Cline's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Greenacre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greenacre shoots in for a takedown but Cline shows good takedown defense.
Greenacre is breathing heavily.
Greenacre is looking to clinch.
Greenacre wants to clinch up but Cline keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Greenacre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cline pinned against the cage. Cline gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cline dives in for a single leg takedown but Greenacre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greenacre tries to clinch up.
Cline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greenacre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cline manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edgardo Cline is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenacre goes for a double leg but Cline avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cline continues to drive forward.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four 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.
Greenacre stuffs the takedown attempt from Cline. Cline gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenacre tries to clinch there but Cline circles away.

Cline has closed the distance and engaged Greenacre in a clinch.
Greenacre is trying to pull guard but Cline has him pressed against the cage.
Cline stalling in the clinch.
Cline drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenacre taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgardo Cline dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Cline or perhaps it was just good defense by Greenacre, which made it look bad.

Cline fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greenacre, pushing him back against the cage.
Cline prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cline goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greenacre prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greenacre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgardo Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cline content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cline is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cline looking for a takedown.
Greenacre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cline has Greenacre pressed against the cage, preventing Greenacre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Cline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greenacre tries to clinch but Cline is having none of it.
Cline throws a big counter combination but Greenacre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Greenacre as Cline shoots in.
Greenacre doesn't manage to clinch there - Cline circles away.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Cline keeps the fight on the outside.
Greenacre misses with a takedown attempt - Cline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greenacre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Greenacre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cline paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cline fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenacre is looking for the big counter here.
Greenacre tries to clinch there but Cline circles away.
Greenacre is looking to clinch but Cline is avoiding it.
Cline is looking for a counter combo.
Greenacre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Cline closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greenacre to the mat! Greenacre manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cline gets to his feet. Greenacre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Greenacre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenacre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greenacre tries to close the distance and clinch but Cline swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cline fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greenacre avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenacre tries to clinch up but Cline circles away and keeps his distance.

Cline fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greenacre to the ground. Cline is now in Greenacre's guard.
Greenacre trying to keep a closed guard but Cline is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgardo Cline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cline 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgardo Cline!