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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Tuffenufe (ranked 5570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Greening (ranked 5598 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Greening told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Tuffenufe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Greening!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuffenufe dives in for a single leg takedown but Greening sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greening throws out a counter right but Tuffenufe avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Greening tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuffenufe was well out of range. Poor timing from Greening.
Tuffenufe throwing a counter right hand but Greening manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Greening misses its intended target.
Tuffenufe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greening.
Tuffenufe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuffenufe has Greening up against the cage in a clinch.
Greening leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greening avoiding damage.
Greening is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuffenufe gets an underhook and turns Greening into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffenufe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Greening seems keen to control Tuffenufe's posture.
Let's hope that Greening has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tuffenufe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuffenufe wants to pass the guard but Greening is keeping the position.
Tuffenufe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuffenufe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greening is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tuffenufe is working hard here to advance position.
Greening is pulling down on Tuffenufe's head. It's preventing any offense from Tuffenufe, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuffenufe misses the target.
Greening throws a right hand that misses
and Tuffenufe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tuffenufe.
Tuffenufe wants to control from the top but Greening keeps moving.
Greening is trying to keep Tuffenufe in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuffenufe wants to control from the top but Greening keeps moving.
Tuffenufe looking to pass the guard.
Greening isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tuffenufe stacks Greening on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tuffenufe!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greening trying to control but Tuffenufe flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tuffenufe has the hooks in. Greening is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Greening rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Greening is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuffenufe is pressing down on Greening's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greening is holding on for now.
Tuffenufe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Greening manages to get to full guard.
Greening has his foot on Tuffenufe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tuffenufe works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greening wants to control but Tuffenufe passes easily into half guard.
Tuffenufe prevents Greening from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Tuffenufe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tuffenufe misses with a right hand
and Greening cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuffenufe throws a hook but Greening blocks it.
Greening doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuffenufe circles away.
Tuffenufe throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael Greening seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greening misses with a looping left.
Greening uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuffenufe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuffenufe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greening uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuffenufe.
Tuffenufe looks to land a left hand but Greening moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greening jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Tuffenufe misses.
Michael Greening is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuffenufe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greening.
Greening instigates a clinch.
Greening misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greening ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Greening no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tuffenufe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greening not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuffenufe stays in close to Greening's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuffenufe tries to free his leg and advance position but Greening is retaining full guard.
Greening pulls Tuffenufe in to control the position.
Tuffenufe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greening controls Tuffenufe momentarily but Tuffenufe frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greening is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Greening doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuffenufe circles away.
Tuffenufe tries a head kick but it misses.
Greening closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tuffenufe counters with a single leg into guard. Greening didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greening controls Tuffenufe momentarily but Tuffenufe frees himself.
Tuffenufe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Greening wants to control the position but Tuffenufe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tuffenufe is pressing down on Greening's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greening is holding on for now.
Tuffenufe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greening can do to turn this around?
Tuffenufe working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Greening's thigh. Greening counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tuffenufe postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuffenufe trying to control the position from guard on top but Greening is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greening looking for a guillotine here but Tuffenufe defends easily.
Greening looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuffenufe slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Tuffenufe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Greening tries to clinch but Tuffenufe moves away
and Tuffenufe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Michael Greening has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuffenufe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tuffenufe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Greening isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tuffenufe stacks Greening on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tuffenufe!
Greening tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuffenufe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tuffenufe gets to mount! Greening was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffenufe controlling the pace for now.
Tuffenufe looking for a guillotine from mount but Greening is having none of it.
Greening is looking to get to half guard.
Greening wants to hold on but Tuffenufe pushes him away.
Richard Tuffenufe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tuffenufe tries to control but Greening wriggling away.
Tuffenufe content just to control the position here.
That's two 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.
Tuffenufe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tuffenufe trying to control but Greening is having none of it.
Tuffenufe controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuffenufe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greening is looking to escape.
Greening working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuffenufe trying to control but Greening is having none of it.
Greening is trying desperately to improve position.
Greening is squirming around, avoiding Tuffenufe's attempts to control the action.
Tuffenufe wants to take his opponent's back but Greening doesn't allow it.
Tuffenufe working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Greening looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tuffenufe! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Tuffenufe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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