PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Greer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustus Hercules will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Greer
vs
Hercules

173 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andres Greer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Hercules!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hercules lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greer backs up against the cage.

It looks like Andres Greer has been cut.
A left and a right from Hercules both land. Nice combination.
Hercules lands a jab to Greer's midsection.
Greer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Greer dodges the punch combination from Hercules.
Hercules takes a swing at Greer's ribcage but misses.
Hercules lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Greer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greer dodges the punch combination from Hercules.
Hercules scores with a decent looking hook.
Hercules comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Greer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hercules defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hercules, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Greer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Greer.

Greer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hercules, who protects the arm well.

Greer stands up.
Hercules misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Greer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Hercules does no damage.
Greer shoots in and drives through. Hercules sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Hercules misses.
Hercules scores with a one two! Greer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hercules looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hercules back to the cage. Greer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hercules scores with a one two! Greer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hercules throws a combination that misses
and Greer counters with a two punch combo.
Greer goes for a double leg but Hercules avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hercules continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Greer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hercules ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greer moves away.
Greer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hercules pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Greer back to the cage. Hercules follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hercules takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Augustus Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hercules uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greer.

Greer rushes Hercules and presses him up against the cage.
Greer goes for a takedown attempt but Hercules pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greer goes for a double leg but Hercules avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hercules continues to drive forward.

Hercules gets tackled into the cage by Greer. Greer maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Greer successfully pulls guard.
Hercules is looking to stand up but Greer won't let him.
Greer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hercules's guard.

Greer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hercules wants to stand and escape but Greer is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greer throwing strikes but missing.

Greer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greer 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.

Greer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Hercules dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andres Greer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hercules swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greer counters with a straight right hand.
Hercules thuds his right hand into Greer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hercules throws a one two combo.
Hercules lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hercules jabs at Greer's body.
Andres Greer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hercules rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greer shoots in for a takedown but Hercules shows good takedown defense.
Hercules scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hercules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hercules is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Greer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greer clinches up against the cage.
Hercules takes an elbow to the temple.

Greer jumps guard and drags Hercules to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Greer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hercules presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Greer scores with a hook to the body.
Hercules stops a takedown attempt from Greer.

Greer successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greer is on top in guard.

Greer 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.

Greer drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Greer off! Greer jumps back into Hercules's guard.
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.
Greer content to stall in guard here.
Greer throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greer stands and steps away. Hercules gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hercules misses with a few strikes there.
Augustus Hercules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greer misses with an uppercut. Hercules saw that one coming.
Greer throws a right and a left that Hercules avoids nicely.
Greer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hercules backs up against the cage.
Greer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Greer rushes Hercules and presses him up against the cage.

Greer manages to pull guard.
Greer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hercules's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andres Greer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Greer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andres Greer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Greer.
Hercules is pushing Greer's head away, looking to escape. Greer manages to hold on to the position though.

Greer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hercules knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Greer tries for a kimura but Hercules is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Greer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hercules, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules is not content to let Greer control the position.
Greer working the ground and pound but Hercules is defending the strikes.
Hercules wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hercules takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hercules keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hercules is trying to escape the position but Greer is controlling the position.

Greer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hercules knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Greer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greer prevents Hercules from escaping the position.
Greer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hercules's shoulder. That is not cool.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hercules is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greer rather than just go for the knockout.
Hercules misses with a straight left.
Greer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hercules sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Greer moves into the clinch successfully.
Greer has Hercules pressed against the cage, preventing Hercules from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Greer jumps guard and drags Hercules to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Greer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hercules's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greer drops back looking for a leg! Hercules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hercules manages to kick Greer off! Greer jumps back into Hercules's guard.
Hercules preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greer 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Greer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Greer!