PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bricks Thrower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Believer. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Green
vs
Thrower

177 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
19
204 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukas Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bricks Thrower!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Thrower.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Thrower manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thrower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Lukas Green has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Thrower scores with a four punch combination!
Thrower dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Thrower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thrower throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Thrower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrower misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Green.
Thrower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Green shoots in and bounces Thrower off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Thrower pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
Thrower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thrower throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Thrower looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Green rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrower is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Green leaning against his opponent.
Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Green keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrower's efforts to push away.

Green jumps guard.
Thrower throws a big right hand that misses.
Green on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Green tries to get out of the position.
Thrower scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green seems keen to control Thrower's posture.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is controlling Thrower's posture.

Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking to control but Thrower passes into half guard.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thrower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thrower wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Thrower tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green taking some punishment here, with Thrower in his half guard.
Thrower content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Thrower decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bricks Thrower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thrower moves into the clinch successfully.

Thrower pulls Green into guard.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Thrower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Thrower slips nicely into half guard.

Thrower stands up out of the half guard.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrower tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Thrower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrower misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Thrower tries to get set, Green tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrower manages to avoid the attempt.

Green closes the distance and clinches.
Green stalling in the clinch but Thrower improves position.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green looking to stall.
Green is trying to pull guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Thrower breaks from the clinch.

Thrower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Green is trying to pull guard but Thrower has him pressed against the cage.
Thrower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Thrower.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrower blocks a body shot from Green.

Thrower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thrower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrower controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.

Thrower has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Green is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukas Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrower is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Thrower circles away and we're back to standing.
Thrower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thrower throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thrower throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing.
Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrower circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing.
Thrower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrower thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thrower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.

Green moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrower tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrower after a bit of a struggle.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Thrower pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thrower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
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!
Thrower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Thrower will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thrower looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thrower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Thrower's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thrower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrower tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.

Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green tries for a takedown but Thrower manages to get underhooks.
Green is pushing Thrower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thrower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bricks Thrower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukas Green's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Thrower rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Green has Thrower pressed against the cage, preventing Thrower from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thrower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green can't get the takedown.
Green wants to stall.
Green fails to pull guard.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrower jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Green tries for a takedown but Thrower manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thrower smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrower misses with a few strikes there.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Thrower pushes him off.
Green cracks the inside of Thrower's front leg.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thrower is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Thrower pulls guard effortlessly.

Thrower pushes Green off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Thrower has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thrower feints a jab promting Green to slip. Thrower then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Green slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Green rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green working aggressively here.
Thrower blocking some punches.
Green is struggling to control the position.
Thrower is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Lukas Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thrower wants to break free but Green has control.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrower slowing the pace effectively.
Thrower can't break the clinch.

Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thrower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Thrower misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Thrower does no damage.
Thrower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Thrower misses with a body kick.

Green has taken the fight to the clinch.

Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green wants to clinch.
Thrower throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Thrower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Lukas Green's cut is getting worse.
Green walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Thrower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Thrower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Thrower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thrower leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrower shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green is looking for a counter combo.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Thrower looks to move away, Green throws a big counter combo but Thrower just gets out of the way.
Green swings for the body but Thrower moves out of range.
Lukas Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bricks Thrower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Thrower closes the distance and clinches.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrower's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bricks Thrower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrower 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!