PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hughes
vs
Greene

182 cm
24
181 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
170 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Greene!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greene throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Hughes shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Hughes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stops Greene from standing up.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Greene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene with a hook.
Hughes slips a jab from Greene.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Greene counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughes's knee momentarily.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Greene swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Greene avoids it.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Greene looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Hughes is predictable there
and Greene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Greene misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Greene connects with a body shot.
Greene throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Greene takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Seth Hughes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene looks to land a combination. Hughes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Hughes off the cage and back into rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Greene. Beautiful body shot.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Greene misses

and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Hughes trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him.
Greene has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greene feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a sloppy body shot
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Greene stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hughes misses with a hook.
A big left from Greene misses.
Seth Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greene.
Greene cracks Hughes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes fails with the takedown
and Greene makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hughes throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene throws a combination that misses

and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown. Greene fights it but they end up in guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Hughes dominated that second round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Hughes misses with a body punch
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greene's calf.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to clinch but Greene slips to the side
and Greene counters with a left to the body.
Hughes misses with a shot to the body
and Greene counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughes doesn't seem bothered though.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes thuds a left hand into Greene's body.
Hughes throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes slips under a jab from Greene.
Hughes tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hughes throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
James Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Greene.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Hughes moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hughes takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Hughes misses
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
Greene misses the body punch

and Hughes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greene's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Seth Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.

Hughes working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily.
James Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes has control of Greene's left arm, preventing Greene from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hughes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Hughes!