PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guivarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Greger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franz Greger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Guivarra
vs
Greger

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Greger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guivarra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greger pinned against the cage. Greger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guivarra's waist but Guivarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greger off to one side.
Guivarra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Greger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guivarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greger misses with a takedown attempt - Guivarra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guivarra misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guivarra as he jumps to the side.
Diego Guivarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Greger.
Greger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guivarra.

Guivarra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greger is looking for a sweep. Guivarra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guivarra is trying to control. Greger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greger trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Guivarra content just to control the position here.
Greger is desperately trying to improve his position but Guivarra has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guivarra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guivarra lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greger really wants to buck Guivarra off and get back to his feet.
Guivarra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Guivarra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guivarra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Greger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greger is trying to reverse the position but instead Guivarra has taken his back - oops!
Greger wants to control his opponent's hands but Guivarra gets his hands free.
Greger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Guivarra biding his time, looking for the opening.
Guivarra lands shots from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra keeps control of the position as Greger tries to break free.
Greger is keeping busy.
Guivarra is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Greger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guivarra has the hooks in. Greger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is not going to allow Greger to sit and survive in this position.
Guivarra keeps control of the position as Greger tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Guivarra is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greger controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Guivarra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Greger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Greger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guivarra as he jumps to the side.
Greger shoots in for a takedown but Guivarra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guivarra keeps the fight on the outside.
Greger misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Greger as Guivarra shoots in.
Guivarra shoots in for a takedown but Greger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greger shoots in for a double leg but Guivarra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diego Guivarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Greger.

Greger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greger is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Guivarra manages to get to full guard.
Greger wants to stand and escape but instead Guivarra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guivarra lands a couple of elbows.
Greger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Guivarra dives into side control.
Greger is looking for a sweep.
Guivarra is working Greger over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guivarra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guivarra slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Greger.
Greger really wants to buck Guivarra off and get back to his feet.
Greger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greger is trying to reverse the position but instead Guivarra has taken his back - oops!
Guivarra tries to get the hooks in deep but Greger pushed the leg off.
Greger wants to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guivarra tries to get the hooks in deep but Greger pushed the leg off.
Guivarra controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greger breaks Guivarra's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Guivarra has a closed guard, preventing Greger from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guivarra keeping moving, preventing Greger from controlling successfully.
Guivarra striking off his back but it's not causing Greger any problems.
Guivarra managing to control the position.

Diego Guivarra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guivarra lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra throws a sloppy head kick and Greger moves out of range easily.
Guivarra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guivarra thuds a left hand into Greger's body.
Greger looks to land a combination but Guivarra avoids it well.
Greger misses with a head kick.
Greger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guivarra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greger somewhat.
Greger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guivarra but Guivarra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greger is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guivarra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franz Greger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Guivarra doesn't manage to clinch there - Greger circles away.
Greger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guivarra's waist but Guivarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greger off to one side.
Greger moves in looking to clinch but Guivarra pushes him off.
Guivarra shoots in but Greger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guivarra counters with a straight right hand.
Diego Guivarra is winning the standup battle so far.
Greger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guivarra's waist but Guivarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greger off to one side.
Guivarra tries to clinch up but Greger circles away and keeps his distance.

Greger instigates a clinch.
Greger tries to pull guard but Guivarra holds him up against the cage and eventually Greger drops back down to his feet.
Diego Guivarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Greger.

Greger jumps guard.
Guivarra lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Greger has his foot on Guivarra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guivarra works his way back into a safe position though.
Greger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guivarra has picked Greger up and slammed him! Greger can't keep hold of the triangle and Guivarra manages to pass to side control!
Guivarra wants to control but Greger is keeping him busy.
Greger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Guivarra presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Guivarra controlling from mount.
Greger tries to control the position but Guivarra now has his back.
Diego Guivarra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra trying to control momentarily.
Guivarra not allowing Greger to control his hands.

Guivarra looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guivarra scores with punches to the body.
Greger prevents Guivarra from getting a body triangle.
Guivarra lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Guivarra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra has one arm under Greger 's neck. Greger is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Guivarra manages to get his arm free though and Greger is in a world of trouble! Guivarra sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Greger turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Guivarra!