PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Georges
vs
Green

185 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Georges does no damage.
Green looks winded!
Georges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Georges fails with a takedown attempt.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Georges, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Georges appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Georges with that takedown attempt.
Georges fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Georges persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Georges defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Georges moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Georges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Georges shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Georges.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Georges misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Georges shoots in but no luck this time.
Green lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Green fails with the takedown.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Georges pinned against the cage. Georges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Georges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Green tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Georges shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Georges gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Georges tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green avoids the head kick by Georges.
A nice combination there by Georges.
Georges fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Georges misses with a takedown

and Green counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Georges is defending well.

Georges gets control of Green's arms and successfully pulls guard. Georges will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to control from the top but Georges keeps moving.
Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Georges trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georges keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Georges throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Georges tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Georges, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Georges against the cage but Georges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Georges was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Georges Georges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Georges dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Georges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Green releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Georges misses with a head kick.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Georges dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Georges's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Georges is defended easily by Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green forces Georges back against the cage and clinches.
Georges wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Georges working hard to break the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Georges forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Georges is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Green has Georges pressed against the cage, preventing Georges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two 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 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danny Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Georges scores with a three punch combo!
Georges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Georges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Georges moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Georges closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Georges pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Georges works Green's body with a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Georges!
Georges is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Georges goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward.
Georges shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
As Georges backs off Green throws a huge counter combo but Georges manages to avoid it all.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Georges manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Georges appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges tries to clinch up.
Georges misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Georges.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Green closes the distance and pushes Georges back into the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but Georges won't allow it.
Georges can't break the clinch.
Georges tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Georges drops back down to his feet.

Green breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Georges.
Georges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Green is looking for the big counter here.
Georges tries to clinch there but Green circles away.

Green clinches up against the cage.

Green breaks from the clinch.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Georges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Georges backs off Green throws a huge counter combo but Georges manages to avoid it all.
Georges fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Green tries to land a leg kick but Georges saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Georges stuffs the takedown.
Georges half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Georges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Georges fails with a takedown attempt.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Georges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Georges. Georges gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Georges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green looks for a takedown but Georges sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Georges tries to clinch up.
Georges shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Georges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green throws a fast counter high kick but Georges manages to duck under it in time.

Green moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Georges's takedown attempt.
Georges is trying to pull guard but Green turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Georges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Georges is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Georges is looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Georges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Georges throws an elbow that misses.

Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Georges connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Georges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Georges shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Georges is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges dodges the punch combination from Green.
Georges tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Georges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Georges somewhat.
Georges blocks a head kick by Green.
Georges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Green clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

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