PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connie Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcan Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greene
vs
Two

184 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connie Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vulcan Two!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Two tries to sprawl but Greene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Two trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
Greene throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greene missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Two tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
Greene not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greene.
Two trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
Greene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Two tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Greene throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Two has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.

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.
Two is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Greene is staying active.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Greene scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Greene decides to stand up.
Two misses with a combination
and Greene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Two is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Two drives through and clinches with Greene against the cage.
Greene really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Two gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Two tightens his grip and picks Greene up, before dumping him to the ground. Greene manages to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Two is aware though and is defending well.
Greene wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Two trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.

Greene pushes Two off and scrambles back to his feet.
Greene tries to clinch up.

Two gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Two has Greene pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Two pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Greene tumbling to the mat - Two dives into Greene's guard.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Two is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Two wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position.
Two throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two pushing down on Greene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Two seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connie Greene will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Two shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greene napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Greene sneaks out the side door and pushes Two away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Two scores with a takedown into Greene's guard.
Two wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Two tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom.
Greene wants to stand but Two is controlling the position.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greene wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.

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

Two gets a clinch.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.

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

Greene kicks Two off and gets to his feet.

Greene gets caught napping as Two dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.

Greene wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Greene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Two is trying to defend but Greene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Greene throwing shots but Two is blocking nicely.
Two is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Two is still trying to improve position.
Greene passes into side control, despite Two's attempt to control the position.
Two is trying to control Greene's posture but Greene avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two pushes Greene away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Greene gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Greene working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Two is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Two can't do much from the bottom here.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Two keeps trying to improve his position.
Greene working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Greene dives in for a single leg takedown but Two sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Two closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greene did well to prevent Two getting side control.
Connie Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene is not content to let Two control the position.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Two is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connie Greene dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Greene fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Two looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.

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

Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Two defends well.
Two throwing strikes but missing.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Two wants to get up but he can't break Greene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Two won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Two bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Greene being controlled for a moment.
Greene is not content to let Two control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to stand but Greene is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face as Two controls the position.
Two scoring with punches and elbows.
Greene is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Two decides to stand up, so the ref orders Greene to his feet.
Two throws a push kick but Greene slaps the foot to one side.

Two looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Greene!
Greene is not content to let Two control the position.
Two in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to stand but Greene has his arm trapped.
Two moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Two working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Greene is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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.
Greene is not content to let Two control the position.
Two remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Two is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Two might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vulcan Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connie Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Two is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greene is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vulcan Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connie Greene!