PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

LeFleur
vs
Greenthumb

174 cm
38
165 lbs
31 - 13 - 0

168 cm
39
170 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Doctor Greenthumb!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenthumb ducks under a wild hook from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a nice looking combination but Greenthumb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenthumb looks to throw the jab but LeFleur is out of range.
LeFleur digs a good body shot into Greenthumb's ribs.
Greenthumb throws out a loose jab but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeFleur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greenthumb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenthumb throws a leg kick but LeFleur moved away.
Greenthumb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenthumb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeFleur lands with an uppercut that bounces Greenthumb off the cage and back into range.
Greenthumb tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenthumb momentarily.

Greenthumb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greenthumb lands in his opponent's guard.
Greenthumb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeFleur has momentary wrist control but Greenthumb slips an elbow through the middle.
Greenthumb with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeFleur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greenthumb.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb throwing strikes from guard but LeFleur blocks nicely.
Greenthumb trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb throws a big right hand that misses.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greenthumb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeFleur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenthumb moves away.
Greenthumb checks a leg kick.
LeFleur moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGreenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenthumb throws a good cross that connects.
LeFleur throws a big shot that misses.
Greenthumb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut.
LeFleur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greenthumb throws a shot from downtown. LeFleur moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeFleur with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur lands an overhand right.
Greenthumb catches LeFleur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greenthumb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeFleur can pounce on him.
LeFleur moves out of range of the strikes.
LeFleur misses with a straight right.
Greenthumb tries a head kick but it misses.
LeFleur throws a lazy head kick
and Greenthumb counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from LeFleur misses

and LeFleur is countered with a crisp right hand from Greenthumb that sends him to the canvas! Greenthumb follows him to the mat into side control.

It looks like Allen LeFleur has been cut.
Greenthumb trying to control the action but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and LeFleur works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Greenthumb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen LeFleur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A cross from Greenthumb lands.
LeFleur looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenthumb is just out of range.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Greenthumb and LeFleur goes tumbling to the canvas! Greenthumb follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Greenthumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeFleur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a strike but LeFleur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LeFleur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenthumb controls LeFleur momentarily but LeFleur frees himself.
Greenthumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenthumb trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb looking to sit in guard and control but LeFleur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Greenthumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeFleur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeFleur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greenthumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greenthumb working for a triangle but LeFleur defends it easily.
Greenthumb is trying to keep LeFleur in close.
LeFleur wanted to stand there but Greenthumb had control of the position.
LeFleur postures up.
Greenthumb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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.
Greenthumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greenthumb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greenthumb wants to hit a switch here but LeFleur passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Greenthumb there!
Greenthumb wants to control but LeFleur is having none of it.
Greenthumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenthumb keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Greenthumb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allen LeFleur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Greenthumb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greenthumb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
LeFleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeFleur throws a sloppy body shot
and Greenthumb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LeFleur is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Greenthumb avoids the body shot from LeFleur.
It seemed like Greenthumb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LeFleur scores with a jab to the body.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenthumb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from LeFleur.
Greenthumb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeFleur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenthumb! But no joy.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a head kick but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Greenthumb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeFleur lands with a shot to the body.
Doctor Greenthumb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeFleur dips to his left and cracks Greenthumb with an uppercut!
Greenthumb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allen LeFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeFleur as he jumps to the side.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeFleur throws a shot from downtown. Greenthumb moves away and avoids it.
LeFleur staying out of range there.
LeFleur cracks the inside of Greenthumb's front leg.
LeFleur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenthumb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenthumb swings widly with a right hand
and LeFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greenthumb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenthumb takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur lands with a shot to the body.
LeFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenthumb misses the jab.
A jab lands there for LeFleur.
Greenthumb throws a hook but LeFleur blocks it.
LeFleur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenthumb.
LeFleur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenthumb lunges at LeFleur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeFleur's hand.
LeFleur misses with a hook. Greenthumb ducked under it nicely.
LeFleur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greenthumb counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur defending well as Greenthumb loads up on a big left hand.
LeFleur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greenthumb throws a lazy right hand but LeFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeFleur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen LeFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenthumb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greenthumb throws a hook to the side of LeFleur's head but LeFleur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeFleur scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeFleur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenthumb.
LeFleur is looking to counter punch.
Greenthumb needs to keep his hands up - LeFleur had a free shot at his head there.

LeFleur waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Greenthumb. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Greenthumb to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Greenthumb is rocked!
Greenthumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allen LeFleur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greenthumb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Greenthumb!
Doctor Greenthumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.