PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank David Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gerow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

David Green
vs
Gerow

192 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank David Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Gerow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerow slaps away a takedown attempt from David Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Gerow. Gerow gets slowly back to his feet.
David Green throws a leg kick but Gerow sees it coming and moves out of range.
David Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerow throws out a powerful jab.

Gerow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gerow lands in his opponent's guard.
Gerow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as David Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as David Green holds on and takes a little breather.
David Green controls Gerow momentarily but Gerow frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerow throws a big elbow that misses.
David Green has his hands on Gerow's head, controlling the position.
David Green is trying to keep Gerow in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank David Green wasn't doing enough on the ground.
David Green tries for a takedown but Gerow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Green wants to clinch.
Gerow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Green dodges the punch combination from Gerow.
David Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank David Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David Green has a takedown stuffed.
David Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
David Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerow circles away.
Gerow closes this distance looking for a takedown but David Green circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David Green throws a head kick but Gerow moves out of range.
Gerow closes the distance and clinches up with David Green, looking for a takedown. Gerow pushes David Green against the cage but David Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gerow wants to clinch up but David Green keeps it at a distance.
Gerow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. David Green tries to avoid it but Gerow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag David Green to the ground. David Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerow looks gassed!
Gerow scores with a three punch combo!
A slow jab from Gerow misses its intended target.
David Green defending well as Gerow loads up on a big left hand.

Gerow closes the distance and clinches.
Gerow prevents David Green from breaking the clinch.
Gerow tries to pull guard but David Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Gerow drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning David Green up against the cage.

David Green decides to pull guard.
Gerow throws a strike but David Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David Green trying to control but Gerow is working from the bottom.

David Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerow wants to stand and escape but David Green is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David Green is looking to stand up but Gerow won't let him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
David Green throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David Green tries to stand but Gerow is controlling from the bottom.
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 Frank David Green will probably get the nod.
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.

Gerow has a takedown stuffed.
Gerow blocks a head kick by David Green.
Gerow keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
David Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerow is fending him off so far but David Green persists. Nope, Gerow circles away and we're back to standing.
David Green scores with a three punch combo!
Gerow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? David Green is fending him off so far but Gerow persists. Nope, David Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David Green looks for a takedown but Gerow sprawls well.
Frank David Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gerow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gerow is breathing heavily.
David Green wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank David Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerow goes for a takedown in the clinch but David Green prevents it.
Gerow has David Green pressed against the cage, preventing David Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerow can't break the clinch.
Gerow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
David Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gerow just stands there and leans against the cage.
David Green working hard to break the clinch.
David Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gerow smiles and moves away.
Gerow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts David Green as he jumps to the side.
Gerow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
David Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Green blocks a head kick by Gerow.
Gerow stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerow avoids the body shot from David Green.
Gerow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gerow drops his hands momentarily and David Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
David Green looks for a takedown but Gerow sprawls well.
Gerow looks for a takedown but David Green sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but David Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerow circles away from the clinch attempt.
David Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerow misses with a takedown attempt - David Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gerow avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
David Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gerow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
David Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gerow moves out of range as David Green throws a body kick.
Gerow is trying hard to land a takedown here. David Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Green is looking to clinch.
David Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David Green has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerow fails with the takedown.
David Green dives in and grabs Gerow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gerow pushes down on David Green's head and hops out.
Jack Gerow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerow lands a nice shot that snaps David Green's head back.
Gerow leaves David Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David Green wants to clinch.
David Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? David Green is fending him off so far but Gerow persists. Nope, David Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank David Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

David Green tries to clinch but Gerow moves out of range.
Gerow swinging wildly here.
Gerow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? David Green is fending him off so far but Gerow persists. Nope, David Green circles away and we're back to standing.

Gerow has managed to clinch.

David Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerow looks for a takedown but David Green sprawls well.
David Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Gerow avoids a kick to the body.
David Green moves in looking to clinch but Gerow pushes him off.
Gerow misses with a two punch combination.
Gerow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerow tries to close the distance and clinch up but David Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David Green looks for the body kick but Gerow saw that one coming.
David Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerow but Gerow pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerow tries to clinch there but David Green circles away.
Gerow misses with a wild combination.
David Green tries a head kick but it misses.
David Green tries to clinch there but Gerow circles away.
David Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerow pinned against the cage. Gerow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank David Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerow tries a head kick but it misses.
David Green wants to clinch up but Gerow keeps it at a distance.
Frank David Green is winning the standup battle so far.
David Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
David Green is looking to clinch but Gerow is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerow fails with a takedown attempt.
David Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerow but Gerow pushes him off and we're back to square one.

David Green darts in and clinches Gerow up against the cage.
David Green is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gerow goes for a takedown in the clinch but David Green prevents it.
David Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gerow has him pressed against the cage.
David Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gerow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but David Green gets the underhooks and prevents it.
David Green working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David Green fails to pull guard.
Gerow goes for a takedown in the clinch but David Green prevents it.
David Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gerow stalling in the clinch but David Green improves position.
David Green trying to control the position but instead, Gerow has worked for underhooks and has pushed David Green into the cage.
David Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gerow walks away with a smile on his face. David Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
David Green shoots in for a takedown but Gerow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
David Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David Green throws a right and a left that Gerow avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David Green shoots in for a takedown but Gerow shows good takedown defense.

Gerow drives through and clinches with David Green against the cage.
Gerow fails to pull guard.
Gerow stalls.

David Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gerow is looking to clinch.
David Green throws a head kick that misses.
David Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gerow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jack Gerow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frank David Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gerow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but David Green has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank David Green.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for David Green, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank David Green!
Frank David Green was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.