PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Green (ranked 3403 p4p, 464 weight class) and Khabib Askren (ranked 1912 p4p, 285 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Green might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Humble. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Green
vs
Askren

180 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
181 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)
Dauntless

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Askren!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Askren's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Green has Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Green successfully pulls guard.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Askren might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.

Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askren stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Askren passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Green!

Askren goes for an armbar but Green turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Green.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Askren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.

Askren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Askren looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Askren wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.

Askren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Askren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Green is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Askren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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.

Askren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green!

Askren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Green works his way into side control.
Askren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.
Askren tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.

Askren is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Green is tapping! Great win for Askren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khabib Askren!