PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Burrows (ranked 2336 p4p, 1769 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 142 p4p, 99 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by Baba O'Riley. The crowd seem to be enjoying Greene's choice of entrance music: Stepdad- Eminem. Ricky Greene has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stuart Burrows's chin.

Burrows
vs
Greene

162 cm
21
135
4 - 1 - 0

151 cm
21
135
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burrows scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Greene actively working from the bottom here.

Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burrows not doing much here.

Greene actively working from the bottom here.

Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Burrows is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greene!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burrows is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Greene to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Greene shrugs it off.
Burrows is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Greene is in real trouble.
Greene is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burrows working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Greene is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burrows gets his way!
Burrows controlling well, preventing Greene from escaping the position.

Burrows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Greene has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Burrows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Greene is defending well though. Burrows let's go of the attempt for now.
Greene tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burrows working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burrows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Greene can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Greene is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Greene is in bad spot here.

Burrows is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Greene is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Greene blocks a jab.
Greene avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Burrows.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Greene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burrows is trying to defend but Greene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greene is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burrows is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burrows has escaped and now he's on top!

Greene keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.

Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Burrows is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.

Burrows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a sweep.

Burrows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Burrows is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greene is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Burrows with a hook.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burrows doesn't seem bothered though.
Burrows scores with a jab.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene misses the body punch
and Burrows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene moves in looking to clinch but Burrows pushes him off.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Greene's head back.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burrows lands with a shot to the body.

Greene gets caught flat footed, as Burrows shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Greene working for submissions but it's allowed Burrows to get to half guard.
Burrows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Greene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows moves to take his opponent's back.
Burrows wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
Greene is in bad spot here.

Burrows looking to break Greene's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Greene remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burrows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows is trying to stick to Greene's back but Greene is turning into Burrows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burrows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Greene.
Greene won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Burrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Burrows is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.

Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burrows pulls his head out easily.

Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricky Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burrows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burrows has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!