PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 6531 p4p, 538 weight class) and Danny Greene (ranked 3611 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cubbedge
vs
Greene

180 cm
20
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
166 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Greene!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cubbedge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cubbedge is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've been hearing reports that Cubbedge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Cubbedge pulls Greene into guard.

Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Greene throws a big elbow that misses.
Greene connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.

Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Cubbedge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greene dives on top into guard.

Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene stands up over Cubbedge , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.

Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge pushing down on Greene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Greene is staying active underneath Cubbedge , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cubbedge trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cubbedge advances to half guard.

Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.

Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greene defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cubbedge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. Cubbedge eventually gives up the hold.
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 Bart Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Greene looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Cubbedge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greene misses with a low kick as Cubbedge jumps back.
Greene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cubbedge 's waist but Cubbedge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greene off to one side.
Bart Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greene looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Cubbedge , which made it look bad.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene with the counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greene is breathing heavily.

Greene gets caught napping as Cubbedge dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.
Cubbedge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubbedge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cubbedge is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Greene with a nice head shot there.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Greene works over Cubbedge with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greene's guard.

Cubbedge is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cubbedge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greene defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubbedge in particular looking to stall.

Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Greene is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Greene actively working from the bottom here.

Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Cubbedge looks to land a strike but Greene avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danny Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cubbedge defends it nicely.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cubbedge lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Danny Greene has been cut.
Cubbedge leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greene goes for a double leg but Cubbedge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cubbedge continues to drive forward.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Bart Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
Greene shoots for a takedown but Cubbedge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cubbedge throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bart Cubbedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Bart Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cubbedge moves into the clinch.

Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cubbedge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greene slips under a jab.
Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.

Cubbedge has closed the distance and engaged Greene in a clinch.
Cubbedge gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Cubbedge leaning against his opponent.
Greene wants to take the fight to the mat but Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.

Cubbedge shoots in and gets a takedown into Greene's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge passes Greene's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Greene tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cubbedge passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Cubbedge tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cubbedge works to advance to full mount. Greene defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cubbedge unloading with bombs!

Cubbedge goes for an armbar but Greene turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Greene.
Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
Cubbedge has control of Greene's left arm, preventing Greene from doing any damage.
Cubbedge has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
Danny Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene throws an elbow that misses. Cubbedge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greene's guard. Nice move by Cubbedge !

Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cubbedge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Cubbedge !