PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strange comes to the cage accompanied by Adam Strange - Traveller. Mark Greenberg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Strange
vs
Greenberg

160 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Strange!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Greenberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenberg throws out a loose jab but Strange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Greenberg.
Greenberg misses with a body shot.
Strange staying out of range there.
Strange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greenberg is fending him off so far but Strange persists. Nope, Greenberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Strange avoids the body shot from Greenberg.
Greenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenberg throws a hook but Strange blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greenberg as he avoids it easily.
Greenberg takes a swing at Strange's ribcage but misses.
Greenberg throws a hook but Strange blocks it.
Greenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greenberg misses with a wild combination.
Greenberg just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strange feints and as Greenberg raises his hands in defense, Strange changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Greenberg has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strange trying to control but Greenberg is working from the bottom.
Greenberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange postures up in Greenberg's guard and throws a big left but Greenberg blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greenberg is trying to keep Strange in close.
Greenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strange is one step ahead there.
Greenberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greenberg misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Greenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greenberg looks gassed!
Strange tries to clinch but Greenberg is having none of it.
Greenberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strange rather than just go for the knockout.
Greenberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strange.
Strange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenberg.
Greenberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greenberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Greenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Mark Greenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strange closes the distance and clinches up with Greenberg, looking for a takedown. Strange pushes Greenberg against the cage but Greenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenberg blocks a head kick by Strange.
Greenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenberg throws a series of punches but Strange moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Greenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strange moves away.
Greenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Strange throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Greenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Strange is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strange won't allow Greenberg to get back to his feet.
Greenberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strange is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greenberg trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Greenberg has wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strange was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenberg.
Strange moves out of range as Greenberg strikes.
Greenberg works Strange's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Greenberg misses.
Greenberg swinging wilding here.
Strange wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Strange dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Greenberg lands a body shot.
Strange tries to clinch but Greenberg is having none of it.
Strange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Strange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greenberg, pushing him back against the cage.

Greenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greenberg throws a one two combo.
Greenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adam Strange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenberg tries to avoid it but Strange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenberg to the ground. Greenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greenberg throws a series of punches but Strange avoids them all with ease.
Strange takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strange fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strange throws a sloppy head kick and Greenberg moves out of range easily.
Strange takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greenberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenberg looks to land a combination but Strange avoids it well.
Greenberg swinging wilding here.
Greenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Strange dodges the punch combination from Greenberg.
Greenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Greenberg just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greenberg.
Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greenberg pinned against the cage. Greenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greenberg misses with a wild combination.
Greenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Greenberg tries to bum rush Strange with a series of wild strikes but Strange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greenberg looks to land a left hand but Strange moved out of range nicely.
Mark Greenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenberg swinging wilding here.
Strange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greenberg's waist but Greenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strange off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strange on the side of the head.
No joy there for Greenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Strange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greenberg slips a jab and a cross from Strange.
Good exchange - Greenberg coming out on top.
Greenberg looks to land a combination but Strange avoids it well.

Strange clinches with his opponent.
Strange tries to score a body lock takedown but Greenberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strange wants to stall.
Strange goes for a takedown attempt but Greenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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.
Greenberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Greenberg connects with a body shot.
Greenberg misses with a wild combination.
Strange is looking to clinch.
Strange misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greenberg throws a right hand that Strange ducks under and follows up with a left that Strange also avoids with ease.
Greenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Greenberg misses with a wild combination.
Greenberg stalks Strange and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strange's face. Strange staggers backwards, shaken.
Strange tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greenberg throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Greenberg.
Greenberg tries to bum rush Strange with a series of wild strikes but Strange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greenberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greenberg pinned against the cage. Greenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strange avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greenberg thuds his right hand into Strange's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strange has time to react.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strange fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strange doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenberg throws the left hand but Strange avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Greenberg.
Some wild striking there from Greenberg.
Greenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strange manages to avoid it.
Greenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strange manages to avoid it.
Greenberg missing with a left hand there. Strange was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greenberg throws a one two combo.
Greenberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Greenberg misses with a wild combination.

Strange scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Strange working away.
The ground and pound from Strange seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greenberg controls the position for a moment.
Strange postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Greenberg is trying to buck Strange off.
Greenberg sneaks back into half guard.
Strange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greenberg is trying to stand.
Strange tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Strange 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Greenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strange manages to avoid it.
Greenberg slips under a jab.
Greenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenberg lands with a nice body punch.
Strange ducks under a wild hook from Greenberg.
Strange dodges the punch combination from Greenberg.

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.
Strange will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenberg lands a with a good body shot.
Greenberg swinging wilding here.
Strange misses with a few strikes there.
Strange wants to clinch up but Greenberg keeps it at a distance.
Greenberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strange. Greenberg shrugs it off though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strange takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greenberg cracks Strange with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Greenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenberg 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Greenberg!
Mark Greenberg is the new featherweight champion!