PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers comes into the arena with Californication blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Powers
vs
Green

184 cm
24
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

171 cm
28
153 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powers wants it to stay on the feet.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green dives in and grabs Powers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes down on Green's head and hops out.

Green scores with a takedown into Powers's guard.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Green is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Powers defends it easily.

Green is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.

Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers is in close to Green's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powers is stalling in the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Powers is adopting a defensive guard.
Green is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Powers.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Green is working Powers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Powers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Powers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers checks a leg kick nicely.
Jimmy Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.

Powers feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Powers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Powers trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.

Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Powers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powers pulls Green in close to his closed guard and prevents Green from doing any damage or advancing position.
Green preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powers is pulling down on Green's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Powers working a defensive guard here.

Jimmy Powers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Powers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.

Green dives in and scores a takedown into Powers's guard.
Green connects with a couple of short punches.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Powers's head.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Powers.
Powers scoring well with a low kick there.
Green shoots in but Powers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Powers scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
Powers throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Powers misses.
Powers punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.

Powers dives in and scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.

Green looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
Powers trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Green's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Green keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Lester Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Powers defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers lands a couple of elbows.
Jimmy Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.

Powers scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Lester Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powers throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimmy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Green.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Green fails with the takedown.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powers is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Powers circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Powers is winning the standup battle so far.

Green shoots in and bounces Powers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
An out of breath Lester Green thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.