PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Ariyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Ariyoshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ariyoshi
vs
Green

195 cm
26
285 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Ariyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Green!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Ariyoshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Ariyoshi closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Ariyoshi pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ariyoshi.
Green misses with a takedown

and Ariyoshi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ariyoshi is taking a breather. Green says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Green keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Green is positioning himself well to prevent Ariyoshi advancing to mount.
Well, if Ariyoshi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is controlling Ariyoshi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ariyoshi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ariyoshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Green trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ariyoshi prevents Green from improving his position.
Ariyoshi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee stands the fighters back up. George Ariyoshi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ariyoshi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ariyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Ariyoshi won't allow Green to get back to his feet.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green wants to stand up but Ariyoshi is controlling him.
Ariyoshi stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green keeping full guard, as Ariyoshi tries to pass.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ariyoshi controls the pace.
Ariyoshi wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Ariyoshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Ariyoshi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Green shoots and misses

and Ariyoshi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ariyoshi.
Ariyoshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. George Ariyoshi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ariyoshi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ariyoshi content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ariyoshi is one step ahead there.
Ariyoshi stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green controls Ariyoshi momentarily but Ariyoshi frees himself.
Ariyoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Green is trying to keep Ariyoshi in close.
Ariyoshi won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green keeping moving, preventing Ariyoshi from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green is looking to stand up but Ariyoshi isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ariyoshi 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.
Ariyoshi prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Green is trying to keep Ariyoshi in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Green misses with a hook. Ariyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Green misses with a hook.
Green looks to throw the jab but Ariyoshi is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green missing with a left hand there. Ariyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.

Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ariyoshi did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Ariyoshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ariyoshi keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green is in close to Ariyoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green trying to control but Ariyoshi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi working a defensive guard here.
Ariyoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ariyoshi, not yet.
Green trying to control but Ariyoshi is working from the bottom.
Green is pushing down on Ariyoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ariyoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ariyoshi is trying is best to control the position here.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Ariyoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ariyoshi trying to control from the bottom.
Ariyoshi is controlling Green's trapped leg to prevent Green from advancing to side control.
Ariyoshi is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Ariyoshi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Green misses with a looping right.
Ariyoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ariyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ariyoshi moves away from the strike by Green.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green throws out a loose jab but Ariyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ariyoshi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Green counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Green.
Ariyoshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ariyoshi is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ariyoshi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ariyoshi gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ariyoshi pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
Greenis looking to pass into half guard but Ariyoshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ariyoshi is in guard.
Ariyoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Ariyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pete Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Ariyoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ariyoshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Ariyoshi working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariyoshi is really struggling to control Green but he's trying to hold on to the position.
George Ariyoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee stands the fighters back up. George Ariyoshi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Green throws a wild body kick that Ariyoshi sees coming a mile off.
Ariyoshi has his takedown stuffed
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ariyoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green looks to throw the jab but Ariyoshi is out of range.
Ariyoshi fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green looks to throw the jab but Ariyoshi is out of range.
Green tries for a takedown but Ariyoshi circles away easily

and Ariyoshi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ariyoshi is taking a breather. Green says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ariyoshi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Green for as long as he can get away with.
Green gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Green.
I think Ariyoshi 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Ariyoshi!