PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riel Proh (ranked 1645 p4p, 2546 weight class) and Jerome Greene (ranked 198 p4p, 294 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Proh
vs
Greene

192 cm
21
217
4 - 0 - 1

190 cm
23
211
6 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Wrestler Wayfare

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Riel Proh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerome Greene!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proh circles away quickly and effectively.
Proh fails to land the takedown.
Proh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Proh ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Proh is struggling to control the position.
Proh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Proh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greene fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riel Proh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene lands with a cross.

It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Proh misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Proh tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Proh shoots and misses
and Greene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Greene.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proh shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene throws a counter combo.
Proh shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Proh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greene throws a series of punches but Proh avoids them all with ease.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Proh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Proh's head.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Proh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Proh walks into a jab.
Riel Proh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proh with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Proh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greene is controlling Proh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Proh winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Proh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh prevents Greene from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Proh wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Proh connects with a nice short shot to Greene's temple.
Proh trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Proh wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Greene is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Proh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Proh's back!
Greene trying to control.
Proh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Proh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Proh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proh is on top in guard.

Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Proh postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene trying to control the position.
Proh trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riel Proh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Proh has his takedown stuffed
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Proh with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riel Proh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene lands a body shot.
Proh dives in and grabs Greene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
Greene has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Proh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Proh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Proh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Greene punishes Proh's body with a nice straight punch.
Proh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proh shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene lands a jab to Proh's midsection.

Proh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Proh showed some decent athleticism there.
Proh trying to pass the guard but Greene defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Proh has control of the leg.
Proh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.

Greene manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Proh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Greene tries to work over Proh's front leg with a kick but Proh checks it.
Proh fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proh looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Proh shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Proh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Proh tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proh misses with a takedown
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Proh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a one two combo.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene connects with a jab.
Proh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Proh is rocked!
Greene lands with a big right hook that stumbles Proh - he's out on his feet here! Greene follows up with another monster hook that separates Proh from consciousness! Proh falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Greene stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Greene!
Jerome Greene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.