PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yhorm Cinder (ranked 3739 p4p, 5998 weight class) and Paul Greenland (ranked 142 p4p, 183 weight class). Greenland has chosen I Wanna Be Like You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Greenland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cinder
vs
Greenland

225 cm
36
300
9 - 9 - 0

181 cm
34
291
16 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yhorm Cinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cinder circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Cinder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Greenland clinches with his opponent.
Cinder is trying to drag Greenland to the mat but Greenland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greenland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cinder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yhorm Cinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinder tries for a takedown but Greenland manages to get underhooks.
Greenland is struggling to control the position.

Cinder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Greenland uses from the top position.
Greenland prevents Cinder from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cinder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenland wants to pass the guard but Cinder is keeping the position.
Greenland trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cinder wants to stand and escape but Greenland is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenland stops Cinder from standing up.
Greenland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greenland won't allow Cinder to get back to his feet.
Cinder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenland postures up and lands a big shot to Cinder's brow.

Cinder pushes Greenland off and gets back to his feet.
Cinder tries to clinch but Greenland moves out of range.
Cinder tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greenland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cinder defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Cinder.
Cinder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greenland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cinder defends it well.
A punch combination from Greenland misses.
Cinder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cinder wants to clinch.
Cinder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenland lands a slapping body shot.
Cinder is breathing heavily.

Greenland catches Cinder napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cinder to the canvas!

It looks like Yhorm Cinder has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Greenland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greenland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greenland throwing strikes but missing.
Greenland stands up over Cinder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cinder is rocked!

Greenland 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.
Greenland chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Cinder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greenland loads up on a big left hand. Cinder felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Greenland looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cinder can't hide his disappointment, as Greenland celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Greenland!