PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nino Az (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Az
vs
Green

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nino Az!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Az is defended easily by Green.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Az stalling against the cage.
Az is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Az avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Az tries to pull guard but Green won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Az. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Az gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Az just stands there and leans against the cage.
Az tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Az drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green jumps guard but Az stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Green manages to break the clinch.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Az has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Az can't break the clinch.
Az is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage.

Green breaks from the clinch.
Az tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Az tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Az to the ground. Az escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Az changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Az is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Az moves out of range easily.
Az wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Az is defended easily by Green.
Az misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green goes for a double leg but Az avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Az continues to drive forward.
Az tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Az tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
Green has Az pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Az manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Green breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Az avoids a punch combination nicely.
Az tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Az tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Az has a takedown stuffed.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Az lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Az tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Az uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
As Green tries to get set, Az tries to push him back and clinch up but Green manages to avoid the attempt.

Az gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Az has had enough of the clinch but Green keeps him there for the moment.
Az has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Green is trying to drag Az to the mat but Az just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Green manages to break the clinch.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Az's waist but Az gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Az blocks a low kick nicely.
Green dives in and grabs Az's left leg, looking for a takedown. Az pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Az shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Az tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Nino Az has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Az misses with a body kick.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Az avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Az throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Az off to one side.
Nino Az is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Az misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Az shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Green shoots in and drives through. Az sprawls well.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Az moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Az throws a body kick that misses.
Az shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green with the counter takedown but Az avoids it easily.
Az checks the leg kick nicely there.
Az shoots and misses

and Green holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Az after a bit of a struggle.
Green tries for a takedown but Az manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants a takedown.
Az has had enough of the clinch but Green keeps him there for the moment.
Az is pressed up against the cage. Green has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Az down to the mat. Az avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Az throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Az leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green throws a combination. Az tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Az tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Az throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Az shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green has Az up against the cage in a clinch.
Az has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Green avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Az tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
Green jumps guard but Az turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Green tries to pull guard but Az forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.

Green manages to break the clinch.
Az throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Az manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Green will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Az up against the cage.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
Az is looking to control Green's arms but Green gets an underhook and turns him. Now Az has his back to the cage.
Az doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Az has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Az jumps guard but Green stands there with Az around his waist. Az gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.

Az stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.

Green has managed to clinch.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Az's takedown attempt.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Az to keep the fight standing.

Az breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Az is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Az sprawls well. Az wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Nino Az has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Az fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green avoids the head kick by Az.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green unleashes a big counter combination but Az bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Az rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Az.
Nice sprawl there from Az as Green shoots in.
Az shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Az tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Az fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Az lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Az. Az gets slowly back to his feet.
Green misses with a body kick.
Az shoots in but no luck this time.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Az sprawls well. Az wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green shoots in and drives through. Az sprawls well.

Green instigates a clinch.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Az avoids the damage to the body.
Az jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Green walks away with a smile on his face. Az gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Az. No joy for Green on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Az checks a leg kick.
Az seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Az moves out of range of the body kick.
Green shoots and misses

and Az counters by moving into the clinch.
Az tries to pull guard but Green won't allow it.
Az taking a breather.
Green slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Az gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
Az prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green tries to pull guard but Az holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Az tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Green.
I've got Green 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Green!
A victorious Danny Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.