PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenthumb comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Riot!. Doctor Greenthumb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Greenthumb
vs
Reynolds

168 cm
28
168 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

178 cm
33
165 lbs
22 - 9 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenthumb misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick
and Greenthumb counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
Greenthumb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greenthumb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reynolds.
Greenthumb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenthumb is looking to clinch.
Greenthumb throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.

Greenthumb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reynolds sprawls well initially but Greenthumb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Greenthumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Greenthumb preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenthumb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.
Greenthumb 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.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenthumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greenthumb wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Reynolds is working Greenthumb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greenthumb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greenthumb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greenthumb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greenthumb scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Greenthumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Greenthumb eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greenthumb won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Greenthumb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Greenthumb won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Greenthumb working some strikes from top position.
Greenthumb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greenthumb throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greenthumb's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Greenthumb wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenthumb is keeping the position for now.
Greenthumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greenthumb trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenthumb.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Greenthumb looking to score a takedown here. Reynolds is defending well but Greenthumb drives through and ends up in Reynolds's guard.
Greenthumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Reynolds 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.
Greenthumb pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
That's time! Greenthumb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Greenthumb avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenthumb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenthumb.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenthumb scores with a shot to the body.
Greenthumb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenthumb lands a nice shot to the body.
Doctor Greenthumb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greenthumb is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Greenthumb does no damage.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Greenthumb is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a leg kick
and Greenthumb counters with a left and a right that stings Reynolds.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Reynolds enables Greenthumb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reynolds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greenthumb landing some decent shots from guard.
Reynolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greenthumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Reynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenthumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.

Greenthumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Greenthumb is having none of it.
Greenthumb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
Greenthumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Reynolds there.
Greenthumb tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Reynolds wants to pass to mount but Greenthumb is defending the position.
Reynolds is nestled in close to Greenthumb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Greenthumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reynolds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greenthumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greenthumb tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Greenthumb has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greenthumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greenthumb gets full guard.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Greenthumb, not yet.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Greenthumb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.

Greenthumb is looking for a triangle but Reynolds pushes his legs off easily.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds slips nicely into half guard.
Greenthumb wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Greenthumb shoots in.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenthumb misses the target.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Greenthumb.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
Greenthumb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenthumb.
A shot to the body from Greenthumb misses
and Reynolds counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greenthumb moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Greenthumb misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greenthumb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Reynolds clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reynolds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Greenthumb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds gets underhooks to prevent Greenthumb's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds is working Greenthumb over against the cage.
Greenthumb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
A short right from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds gets through Greenthumb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Reynolds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Reynolds.
Reynolds has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.

Greenthumb is rocked!
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Greenthumb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds slowing the pace effectively.
Greenthumb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Doctor Greenthumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Greenthumb's head.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greenthumb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reynolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Greenthumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Greenthumb up against the cage.
Reynolds throws a big uppercut that drops Greenthumb! More strikes from Reynolds and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Greenthumb lies dazed against the cage as Reynolds celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reynolds!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Reynolds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Doctor Greenthumb stepped up to the mic, saying 'lets do it again!'.