PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Iron Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy The Iron Hand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Iron Hand
vs
Green

180 cm
27
166 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

172 cm
27
168 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Sharon Needles Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy The Iron Hand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Green!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.

The Iron Hand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron Hand trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to control but The Iron Hand postures up.
Green regains half guard.
The Iron Hand stalling away here and it's allowed Green to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Green has control of The Iron Hand's left arm, preventing The Iron Hand from doing any damage.
Green working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green wants to stand and escape but The Iron Hand is having none of it.
The Iron Hand postures up.
Green keeping moving, preventing The Iron Hand from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Iron Hand looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand takes one to the chin there.
Green misses with an uppercut. The Iron Hand saw that one coming.
Green misses with a leg kick
and The Iron Hand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Iron Hand blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Crunch! The Iron Hand slams his shin into Green's torso.
The Iron Hand slips under a jab from Green.
The Iron Hand blocks a head kick by Green.
Green throws a hook but The Iron Hand blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Green misses
and The Iron Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Green throws a head kick but The Iron Hand moves out of range.
Green looks gassed!
The Iron Hand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Iron Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
The Iron Hand throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.

It looks like Reggie Green has been cut.
Good shot there by The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Iron Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Reggie Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green thows a leg kick but The Iron Hand checks it
and The Iron Hand counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.

The Iron Hand is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Green's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Iron Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Green's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

An inside leg kick from Green misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.

The Iron Hand clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Green tries to break the clinch but The Iron Hand is controlling the position.
The Iron Hand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Iron Hand tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
The Iron Hand misses with a knee strike.
Green looking to stall.
The Iron Hand has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Iron Hand throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. The Iron Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Iron Hand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Iron Hand gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy The Iron Hand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Iron Hand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green with a jab.
Green is looking to slow The Iron Hand down with leg kicks.
Green scores with a jab. The Iron Hand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Green misses with a hook. The Iron Hand ducked under it nicely.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Iron Hand. That did some damage!
Green throws a lazy body kick
and The Iron Hand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Iron Hand circles away quickly and effectively.
Reggie Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as The Iron Hand blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
The Iron Hand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Iron Hand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Green misses with a hook.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green throws a chopping leg kick but The Iron Hand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green misses with a double jab.
Green tries to bum rush The Iron Hand with a series of wild strikes but The Iron Hand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Iron Hand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green misses with a kick to the body

and The Iron Hand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that.
Green is looking to regain half guard here but The Iron Hand keeps moving and retains side control.

Green throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Green misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to work over The Iron Hand's front leg with a kick but The Iron Hand checks it.
The Iron Hand moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green throws a leg kick
and The Iron Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Iron Hand circles away quickly and effectively.
Green misses with a body kick.
Reggie Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green throws a hook but The Iron Hand avoids it easily.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
The Iron Hand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Green misses
and The Iron Hand counters with a good low kick that Green was not able to check.
The Iron Hand takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Iron Hand to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy The Iron Hand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Green'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.

Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Iron Hand counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
A low kick from Green misses
and The Iron Hand counters with an inside leg kick.
The Iron Hand moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Iron Hand.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green throws a leg kick but The Iron Hand checks it.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Iron Hand.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from The Iron Hand. The Iron Hand gets slowly back to his feet.

The Iron Hand closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Iron Hand has a couple of punches blocked by Green.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
The Iron Hand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Iron Hand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms.
The Iron Hand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green misses with a hook. The Iron Hand ducked under it nicely.
The Iron Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
The Iron Hand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and The Iron Hand settles back down.
The Iron Hand catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Iron Hand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green thows a leg kick but The Iron Hand checks it
and The Iron Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Green throws a body punch but The Iron Hand moves out of range.
The Iron Hand wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green misses with a leg kick.
Green looks to land a left hand but The Iron Hand moved out of range nicely.
Green throws a hook to the side of The Iron Hand's head but The Iron Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Iron Hand wants to clinch.
Green misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Iron Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Iron Hand, right into the meat.
The Iron Hand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
The Iron Hand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Iron Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billy The Iron Hand is winning the standup battle so far.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Iron Hand throws a front kick that sends Green stumbling back into the cage.

The Iron Hand clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
The Iron Hand lands a nice knee to the body.
The Iron Hand misses with a knee to the head.
The Iron Hand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Iron Hand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Iron Hand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but The Iron Hand won't allow it.
The Iron Hand lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand lands a shoulder strike.
The Iron Hand tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
The Iron Hand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Green's face.
The Iron Hand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Iron Hand looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
The Iron Hand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Green lands with a left to the head.

Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Iron Hand tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Iron Hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Iron Hand shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy The Iron Hand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Iron Hand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Iron Hand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Iron Hand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Green's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice uppercut there from Green.
The Iron Hand throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination

and The Iron Hand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Iron Hand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Green manages to break the clinch.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Iron Hand throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green throws a hook but The Iron Hand blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A good leg kick by The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green moves out of range of the leg kick from The Iron Hand.
Green throws a combination that misses
and The Iron Hand counters with a nice body kick.
The Iron Hand thumps Green with a low kick.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Iron Hand. The Iron Hand obviously looking to wear him down.
Green tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and The Iron Hand counters with a head kick.
The Iron Hand throws a nice head kick!
The Iron Hand scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Iron Hand.

The Iron Hand has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand missing with knees to the body.
The Iron Hand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Iron Hand wants a takedown.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Iron Hand misses with a knee to the head.
The Iron Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.

Green breaks the clinch.
Green looks to throw a body kick
and The Iron Hand counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Green throws out a leg kick but The Iron Hand moves out of range and Green only half commits.
Green throws a leg kick
and The Iron Hand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green moves out of range as The Iron Hand throws a body kick.
The Iron Hand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Iron Hand.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by The Iron Hand there.
Green wants to slow The Iron Hand down by chopping away at his legs.
Green throws a lazy right hand but The Iron Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Iron Hand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Iron Hand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Green throws a leg kick
and The Iron Hand counters with a good low kick that Green was not able to check.
A jab from Green misses.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Iron Hand counters with a nice leg kick.
The Iron Hand ducks under a wild hook from Green.
The Iron Hand throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Green misses
and The Iron Hand counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four 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 throws a shot from downtown. The Iron Hand moves away and avoids it.

The Iron Hand clinches with his opponent.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but The Iron Hand won't allow it.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Iron Hand throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Iron Hand gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Iron Hand looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
The Iron Hand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Iron Hand.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Iron Hand misses with a knee to the head.
The Iron Hand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Iron Hand lands a body punch.
The Iron Hand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Iron Hand had his way with Reggie Green in that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Green's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Iron Hand looks to land a combination. Green sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Iron Hand staying out of range there.
Green misses with a leg kick
and The Iron Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The Iron Hand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Iron Hand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Iron Hand has Green pressed against the cage, preventing Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Iron Hand misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Iron Hand tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
The Iron Hand trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to circle away but The Iron Hand has him pinned against the cage.
Green blocks an uppercut.
The Iron Hand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Iron Hand prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Green is looking to break free of the clinch but The Iron Hand has double underhooks.
The Iron Hand misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green breaks from the clinch.
The Iron Hand fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Iron Hand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green misses with the combination.
The Iron Hand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green looks to land a combination but The Iron Hand avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Iron Hand.
Green moves out of range as The Iron Hand throws a body kick.
Green connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green throws a leg kick
and The Iron Hand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The Iron Hand tried to score with a low kick but Green checks it.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Iron Hand.
Reggie Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Iron Hand misses with a leg kick.
Green misses with a hook. The Iron Hand ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Green tries to land a body kick

so The Iron Hand counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
The Iron Hand wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Iron Hand prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Iron Hand passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four 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 seems a little lost for a moment, as The Iron Hand dominates the positioning.
The Iron Hand advances to full mount.
The Iron Hand can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green tries to improve his position but instead The Iron Hand has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy The Iron Hand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Iron Hand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy The Iron Hand!
Billy The Iron Hand retains his lightweight title!