PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Cutesic Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Greene
vs
Cutesic Junior

176 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

215 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 10 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Cutesic Junior!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
Cutesic Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Cutesic Junior ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Greene misses with a double jab

and Cutesic Junior counters with a shoot takedown. Greene fights it but they end up in guard.
Cutesic Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cutesic Junior content to stall in guard here.
Cutesic Junior wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Greene is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cutesic Junior dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is dominant here and he's now got Greene's back!
Cutesic Junior wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Cutesic Junior just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cutesic Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Cutesic Junior working for a choke but Greene is defending well.
Greene wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to stand back up.
Greene trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cutesic Junior is riding his opponent, not letting Greene buck him off.
Cutesic Junior is punishing Greene with some ground and pound.
Greene is trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Greene has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cutesic Junior is landing with strikes from the back.
Cutesic Junior has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Greene.
Greene trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Cutesic Junior is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Greene looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cutesic Junior.
Greene wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cutesic Junior patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Greene right now.
Greene trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Greene is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cutesic Junior.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene is trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Greene has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cutesic Junior trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Greene doesn't escape.
Greene is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Cutesic Junior dominated that round.
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.

Cutesic Junior takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cutesic Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greene's waist but Greene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cutesic Junior off to one side.
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cutesic Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cutesic Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.

Cutesic Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Greene pushes Cutesic Junior off looking to stand but Cutesic Junior dives back in and keeps control.
Cutesic Junior lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene pushes Cutesic Junior off looking to stand but Cutesic Junior dives back in and keeps control.
Greene taking some punishment here, with Cutesic Junior in his half guard.
Denis Cutesic Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cutesic Junior lands a nice short elbow.
Greene wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cutesic Junior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cutesic Junior stands up from half guard.
Greene misses with a double jab
and Cutesic Junior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greene thinking.
Cutesic Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Greene misses with the combination.
And Cutesic Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Greene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutesic Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greene throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cutesic Junior counters by clinching up.
Greene is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jack Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Cutesic Junior is trying to pull guard but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Cutesic Junior jumps guard but Greene turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior tries for a takedown but Greene manages to get underhooks.

Cutesic Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cutesic Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to get up but he can't break Cutesic Junior's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Greene stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Greene throws a series of punches but Cutesic Junior moves out of range.
Greene throws a combination that misses
and Cutesic Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cutesic Junior drives through with a takedown into Greene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cutesic Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene being controlled here, momentarily.
Cutesic Junior landing with the ground and pound.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cutesic Junior cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Cutesic Junior won't allow Greene to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior is standing up over Greene. Greene looks to escape but Cutesic Junior dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face as Cutesic Junior controls the position.
Greene is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cutesic Junior asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cutesic Junior advances to mount.
Cutesic Junior controlling from mount.
Cutesic Junior trying to control but Greene is having none of it.

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 really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior landing strikes from the mount.
Greene is trying to stand up.
Cutesic Junior looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cutesic Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.

Cutesic Junior working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Cutesic Junior is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Greene to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Greene shrugs it off.
The referee warns Greene that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Cutesic Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Greene misses with a double jab
and Cutesic Junior counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
Cutesic Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Greene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jack Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cutesic Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cutesic Junior is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Cutesic Junior both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cutesic Junior instigates a clinch.
Greene tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Greene is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Cutesic Junior stalling.
Cutesic Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greene to keep the fight standing.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Cutesic Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Greene avoids the damage to the body.

Cutesic Junior pulls guard.
Cutesic Junior seems keen to control Greene's posture.
Greene wants to get up but he can't break Cutesic Junior's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior is pulling down on Greene's head to control his posture.
Greene wants to stand but Cutesic Junior has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Cutesic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greene, pushing him back against the cage.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.

Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cutesic Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cutesic Junior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutesic Junior keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cutesic Junior is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Cutesic Junior.
Nice body punch from Cutesic Junior.
Greene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cutesic Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greene pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cutesic Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior pressing his opponent against the cage.
Greene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cutesic Junior jumps guard but Greene stands there with Cutesic Junior around his waist. Cutesic Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greene wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Greene is trying to break free.
Greene tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greene pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Cutesic Junior tries to counter with a clinch but Greene shakes him off and moves away.
Cutesic Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Cutesic Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Greene misses.

Cutesic Junior moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
Greene wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutesic Junior has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Greene's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denis Cutesic Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Greene breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Cutesic Junior.
I've got Cutesic Junior 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Cutesic Junior!