PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Song (ranked 5491 p4p, 3362 weight class) and Draymond Green (ranked 343 p4p, 259 weight class). Jacob Song has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Song
vs
Green

150 cm
26
145
4 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
151
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

BANZAI NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draymond Green!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Song counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Song might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Song drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Green manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Song has Green in his guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Song looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.

Song is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to control but Song is keeping him busy.

Song is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.

Green seems to be working for a kimura but Song defends the submission attempt.

Song looking for submissions off his back.
Green passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Green goes for an armbar but Song turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Song.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Song drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green!

Green trying to control the position but Song is working away.
Song is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Song is looking to reverse the position.
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Song keeps working.
Song is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Song manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Song really is a fat lump.

Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Draymond Green will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Song scores with a takedown into Green's guard.

Green manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Jacob Song has been cut.

Song looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green controlling the position for now.

Song is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Song eventually gives up the hold.
Green wants to control but Song is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is trying to stand up here but Song is controlling him well.

Song wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Green gets full guard.

Song has gone for a leg lock! Green slips out almost immediately though and dives into Song's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.

Song looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Green pushing down on Song's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Song is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Green is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green slips a nice elbow through Song's hands, connecting with Song's forehead.

Song looking for submissions off his back.
Green is pressing down on Song's thigh, looking to free his foot. Song is holding on for now.
Green trying to control the action but Song is working from the bottom.
Green is looking to advance position but Song won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Green there.

Song actively working from the bottom here.

Song actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draymond Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Song's cut.
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!

Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily.

Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Song quickly recovers to half guard.

Song actively working from the bottom here.
Green trying to control from half guard but Song is working away.

Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Song doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pressing down on Song's thigh, looking to free his foot. Song is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Song looking for submissions off his back.

Green decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Song sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Song's waist but Song gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Jacob Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.

Song manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure.

Green uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a jab.
Green wants to clinch.
As Green looks to move away, Song throws a big counter combo but Green just gets out of the way.
Song defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.

Song shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Song is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green is pressing down on Song's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Song is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song is not content to let Green control the position.

Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Song knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Song manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

And that's the end of the fight!
Draymond Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draymond Green!