PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuclear Power (ranked 6507 p4p, 6668 weight class) and Frank Greene (ranked 209 p4p, 213 weight class). Greene has chosen Bump by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Power
vs
Greene

206 cm
18
270
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
280
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuclear Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Greene!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Nuclear Power has been cut.
Power tries for a takedown but Greene sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Power has managed to clinch.

Power has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Greene clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Greene trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Power controlling well, preventing Greene from escaping the position.
Greene avoids the strikes from Power.
Greene avoids the strikes from Power.
Power misses with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Power missing with punches from the back.
Power misses with an elbow to the head.
Greene trying to control the action but Power just sinks the hooks in.
Power has the hooks in. Greene is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power missing with strikes.
Power struggling to land strikes to the head as Greene covers up.
Power avoiding Greene 's attempts to control his hands.
Power will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greene wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power throwing damaging strikes from the back! Greene could be in trouble here!

Greene defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Power tightening his grip on Greene, looking for the choke.
Power not allowing Greene to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to break free.
Power throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Power is striking from the back but Greene escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Power lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greene is pressing down on Power's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greene looking to control.
Power has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is still trying to improve position.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power throwing strikes but missing.
Greene looking to control.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power pushes down on Greene's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Power thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Power wants to free his trapped foot but Greene is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greene defends it well.
Greene is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Power thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Greene wants to control but Power is keeping busy.
Power missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Greene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power.
Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuclear Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuclear Power's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Power rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.

Greene tightens his grip and picks Power up, before dumping him to the ground. Power manages to land in guard.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Power is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
Greene works over Power with some ground and pound from guard.
Greene trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Power thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Power controlling the action here.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Power throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Greene wants to control but Power is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Greene tries to roll over but Power keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power.
Greene has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Power is working away from the top position though.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Power is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nuclear Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power prevents Greene from improving his position.

Power is working for a kimura but Greene is defending it quite comfortably.
Greene wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene regains full guard. Nicely done.
Greene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
Greene pulls Power in to control the position.
Greene wants to stand and escape but Power is having none of it.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Power with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power preventing the sweep.
Power throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Greene stopping the sweep attempt from Power.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Power is trying to keep Greene in close.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Power looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Power trying to keep a closed guard but Greene is proving a slippery customer.

Power is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Greene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nuclear Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nuclear Power's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Power wants to clinch but Greene slips to the side

and Greene counters with a takedown into side control.
Greene lands some shots froms side control.
Power is looking for a sweep.
Power takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Power tries to buck Greene off but Greene is having none of it.
Greene trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Power is trying to get back to half guard.
Greene scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power tries to improve position but can't.
Power regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Greene looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Power with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greene landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greene slips a nice elbow through Power's hands, connecting with Power's forehead.
Greene is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greene distracts Power with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greene trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body.

Power is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene won't allow Power to sweep him here.
Frank Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
Greene is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Power won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Power throws a big elbow that misses.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Greene wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
Greene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Power is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene is trying to keep Power in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Power moves to clinch but Greene breaks away
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Nuclear Power's cut is getting worse.
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greene defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.

Greene looking to score a takedown here. Power is defending well but Greene drives through and ends up in Power's guard.

Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Greene trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Greene with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.

Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Power has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Power's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Power's head.
Nuclear Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Power 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuclear Power!