PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Greek Gyros. Greek Gyros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Green
vs
Gyros

192 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyros connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Derrick Green has been cut.
Green tries to bum rush Gyros with a series of wild strikes but Gyros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Gyros.

Gyros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Gyros might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Green lands with a nice combination. Gyros backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gyros.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gyros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Derrick Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Gyros's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyros throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Gyros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Derrick Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
A big left from Green misses.

Gyros is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Green's half guard.
Gyros is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gyros unloads with some shots from mount but Green bucks and avoids them well.
Gyros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gyros's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Green is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gyros controlling from mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greek Gyros.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green defending well as Gyros loads up on a big left hand.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Gyros. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Gyros moves away and avoids it.
Gyros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gyros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gyros shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Green misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Gyros on that attempt.
Gyros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Gyros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Derrick Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
Gyros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gyros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gyros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gyros shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gyros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Gyros on that attempt.
Gyros is breathing heavily.

Green drops Gyros with a beautiful combination! Gyros stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Green is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green cracks a nice hook into Gyros's ribs.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green misses with the combination.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gyros circles away quickly and effectively.
Gyros tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Green.

That has opened up Greek Gyros's cut even more.
Gyros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Derrick Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyros closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Gyros pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green looks to land a combination but Gyros avoids it well.
Gyros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Green misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Gyros looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Gyros shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green tries to bum rush Gyros with a series of wild strikes but Gyros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gyros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Gyros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gyros off to one side.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gyros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Gyros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Green lands a head shot.
Gyros shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Gyros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Green misses.
A head kick misses from Green.
Derrick Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gyros lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Green throws a nice looking combination but Gyros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gyros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Gyros tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green looks to land a combination but Gyros avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gyros.
Green tries to bum rush Gyros with a series of wild strikes but Gyros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Gyros with that takedown attempt.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Jab from Green.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Derrick Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyros swinging wildly here.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Green dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Green displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Gyros throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gyros circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Gyros with that takedown attempt.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros moves out of range.
Green jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Gyros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Green lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Derrick Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Gyros off the cage and back into rage.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros avoids them all with ease.
Gyros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Gyros shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green looks to land a combination but Gyros avoids it well.
Gyros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Green throws a head kick but Gyros moves out of range.
Green is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gyros shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Gyros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gyros circles away quickly and effectively.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Gyros moves away and avoids it.
Gyros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green tries to bum rush Gyros with a series of wild strikes but Gyros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green throws a series of punches but Gyros moves out of range.
Green leaves Gyros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gyros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Gyros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gyros circles away quickly and effectively.
Gyros closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Gyros pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gyros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gyros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gyros shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gyros shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Gyros 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.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green looks to land a combination but Gyros avoids it well.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Gyros should have avoided that one.
Green throws a head kick but Gyros moves out of range.
Gyros shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Gyros or perhaps it was just good defense by Green which made him look bad.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gyros dodges the punch combination from Green.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a one two combo.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green throws a combination that misses

and Gyros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gyros controls the pace.
Green keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greek Gyros.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

The cut above Greek Gyros's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gyros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greek Gyros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green looks to land a combination but Gyros avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Derrick Green!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Derrick Green!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Derrick Green!

Derrick Green wins by unanimous decision!