PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenthumb's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Wanna Riot!. Scott comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bang - By Barry Scott kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Greenthumb
vs
Scott

168 cm
31
170 lbs
20 - 11 - 1

160 cm
37
161 lbs
34 - 19 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent
Perkele!

AnonymouS

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 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenthumb.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greenthumb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Greenthumb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greenthumb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott throws a low kick but Greenthumb avoids it.
A low kick from Scott is predictable there

and Greenthumb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greenthumb tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.

Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb prevents Scott from improving his position.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Greenthumb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott gets back to full guard.
Greenthumb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Greenthumb trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greenthumb's guard.

Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenthumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greenthumb is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenthumb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott seems keen to control Greenthumb's posture.

Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greenthumb defends well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greenthumb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greenthumb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greenthumb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greenthumb scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Greenthumb is now in half guard.
Greenthumb working the head and body with strikes.
Scott wants to improve his position but Greenthumb is controlling well.
Greenthumb works his way into side control.
Greenthumb is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greenthumb working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Greenthumb tries to score with some ground and pound. Scott controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greenthumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Greenthumb has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scott!
Greenthumb with a couple of short strikes.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenthumb with shots to the head and body - Scott looks very uncomfortable down there.
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Greenthumb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Greenthumb.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Greenthumb moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Scott.
Barry Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenthumb moves out of range of the leg kick from Scott.
Greenthumb blocks a jab.
Greenthumb jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Greenthumb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greenthumb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Greenthumb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Greenthumb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scott is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Greenthumb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.

Greenthumb shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.

Scott has his foot on Greenthumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greenthumb works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott pulls Greenthumb in close to prevent any damage.
Greenthumb throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greenthumb postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.

Greenthumb 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.
Greenthumb is working Scott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greenthumb lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
Greenthumb is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greenthumb being controlled here momentarily.

Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greenthumb defends well.
Greenthumb won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott is trying to control the position but Greenthumb postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott is looking for a triangle here but Greenthumb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Doctor Greenthumb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenthumb trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greenthumb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Scott is staying active underneath Greenthumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Greenthumb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greenthumb throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.

Greenthumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greenthumb lands a nice short elbow.
Greenthumb drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Scott is not content to let Greenthumb control the position.

Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Scott is not content to let Greenthumb control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Greenthumb in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Greenthumb 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!

Greenthumb misses with a body kick.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Greenthumb.
Barry Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenthumb slips a jab from Scott.
A quick step to the side and Greenthumb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scott.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greenthumb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barry Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott throws a leg kick that misses.
Scott connects with a body shot.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenthumb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Greenthumb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenthumb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenthumb tries to counter with a takedown but Scott is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a sloppy body shot

and Greenthumb counters by moving into the clinch.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greenthumb backwards.
Scott stalling in the clinch but Greenthumb improves position.
Nice body punch from Scott - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Greenthumb's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb blocks a body shot from Scott.
Greenthumb misses with the head strike.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greenthumb wants a takedown but no success here.
Greenthumb wants a takedown.
Greenthumb blocks a body shot from Scott.
Scott tries to work over Greenthumb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Greenthumb drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Greenthumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenthumb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greenthumb is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scott is defending well.
Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Greenthumb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greenthumb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Greenthumb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Scott.
Scott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Greenthumb has had enough of the clinch but Scott keeps him there for the moment.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greenthumb.

Greenthumb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greenthumb defends it easily.
Greenthumb postures up.
Greenthumb trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greenthumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott is trying to keep Greenthumb in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenthumb blocks a jab.
Scott cracks Greenthumb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Greenthumb gets a double leg takedown into Scott's guard.
Greenthumb postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Greenthumb advances to half guard.
Scott is looking to control Greenthumb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Scott is not content to let Greenthumb control the position.
Doctor Greenthumb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenthumb 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Greenthumb!
Doctor Greenthumb 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.
Barry Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Well after fifty plus fights and plenty of ups and downs I guess it's time I think about retirement.... Well I've got news for you, Barry Scott will never retire!!!!'.