PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven OlyLarsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Skindred - Nobody. On his way into the cage it seems that Anzor Greene has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anzor Greene seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Greene
vs
OlyLarsen

178 cm
36
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anzor Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven OlyLarsen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene leaves OlyLarsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

OlyLarsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OlyLarsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. OlyLarsen eventually gives up the hold.
Greene blocking the ground and pound attempt from OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OlyLarsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Greene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greene tries to get out of the position.

OlyLarsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. OlyLarsen eventually gives up the hold.

Greene makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
OlyLarsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
OlyLarsen tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily

and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anzor Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven OlyLarsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greene lands a nice short elbow.
OlyLarsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greene scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OlyLarsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
OlyLarsen looks winded!
OlyLarsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greene.
Greene looks to land a strike but OlyLarsen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
OlyLarsen has Greene pulled in close to control his posture.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Greene postures up in OlyLarsen's guard and throws a big left but OlyLarsen blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OlyLarsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene throwing strikes but missing.
OlyLarsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene trying to stand up but can't free himself from OlyLarsen's guard.
Greene postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OlyLarsen's head.
OlyLarsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OlyLarsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OlyLarsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OlyLarsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greene.
Greene wants to stand but OlyLarsen is controlling his posture from full guard.
OlyLarsen is trying to keep Greene in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greene tries to lock up and control but OlyLarsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OlyLarsen lands a nice shot to the head.
OlyLarsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greene is looking to escape.
Greene tries to hold on but OlyLarsen pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OlyLarsen raining down shots from the mount!
OlyLarsen lands a big shot there that rocks Greene but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greene flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
OlyLarsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OlyLarsen lands a heavy elbow.
Greene throwing hammer fists to the chest of OlyLarsen. What's that going to do exactly?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen with shots to the head and body - Greene looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene tries to reverse the position but OlyLarsen maintains control.

OlyLarsen has control of Greene's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Greene regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Greene is looking to get to half guard.
Greene squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! OlyLarsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
OlyLarsen working Greene over with strikes here.
Greene really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OlyLarsen landing strikes from the mount and Greene is in trouble!
Greene bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

OlyLarsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Anzor Greene will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Greene lands a two punch combo.
Sven OlyLarsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OlyLarsen drives through and clinches with Greene against the cage.
OlyLarsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Greene manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Greene can't get the takedown.
Greene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OlyLarsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OlyLarsen scores with a hook to the body.
Greene trying to control the position but instead, OlyLarsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greene into the cage.

Greene has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed OlyLarsen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Greene is trying to stick to OlyLarsen's back but OlyLarsen is turning into Greene. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Greene's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OlyLarsen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OlyLarsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OlyLarsen distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene is trying to keep OlyLarsen in close.
OlyLarsen preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OlyLarsen connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene wants to sweep but no luck.
OlyLarsen looking to pass the guard.

OlyLarsen 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.

Greene kicks OlyLarsen off and gets to his feet.
Greene tries to score a power double leg takedown but OlyLarsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greene somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzor Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OlyLarsen misses with a takedown attempt - Greene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OlyLarsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen goes for a double leg but Greene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greene continues to drive forward.
OlyLarsen has Greene pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greene manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Greene shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OlyLarsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OlyLarsen tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
OlyLarsen is looking to control Greene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OlyLarsen avoid being mounted?

Greene decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
OlyLarsen closes the distance and clinches up with Greene, looking for a takedown. OlyLarsen pushes Greene against the cage but Greene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greene closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greene lands in his opponent's guard.
Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greene works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greene takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OlyLarsen is trying to maintain the position but Greene is very close to passing his half guard.
Greene drops an elbow to the side of OlyLarsen's head.
Greene looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OlyLarsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OlyLarsen is looking to improve his position.
Greene lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 OlyLarsen's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen is looking to control Greene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OlyLarsen avoid being mounted?
OlyLarsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greene.
Greene missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OlyLarsen is looking to control Greene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OlyLarsen avoid being mounted?
OlyLarsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Greene slips a nice elbow through OlyLarsen's hands, connecting with OlyLarsen's forehead.
Greene not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greene lands a nice short elbow.
OlyLarsen trying to control here.
Greene passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greene lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anzor Greene dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

OlyLarsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for OlyLarsen on that attempt.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but OlyLarsen shows good takedown defense.
OlyLarsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice body shot.
Anzor Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven OlyLarsen.
OlyLarsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greene makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OlyLarsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

OlyLarsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greene to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Greene pushing down on OlyLarsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OlyLarsen wants to control but Greene is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene working OlyLarsen over with strikes.
OlyLarsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Greene takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greene landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greene throwing shots but OlyLarsen is blocking nicely.
OlyLarsen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nice strikes from Greene there.
OlyLarsen trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene working the head and body with strikes.
Greene thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OlyLarsen trying to control here.
OlyLarsen taking some punishment here, with Greene in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OlyLarsen trying to control but Greene postures up.
Anzor Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene winds up and cracks OlyLarsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OlyLarsen tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
OlyLarsen trying to control but Greene postures up.
Nice strikes from Greene there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
Greene scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greene is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for OlyLarsen!
Greene lands a big shot there that rocks OlyLarsen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
OlyLarsen is working to get back to half guard.
Greene lands with some vicious ground and pound - can OlyLarsen hang on?
Greene landing strikes, looking to finish!
OlyLarsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greene with a couple of short strikes.
Greene has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of OlyLarsen's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Greene connects with a massive shot to the dome!
OlyLarsen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anzor Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OlyLarsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Greene has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OlyLarsen taking shots to the head.
Greene connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Greene lands with some strikes.
Greene is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. OlyLarsen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greene with good strikes from the mount here!
Greene thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Greene postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. OlyLarsen looks a forlorn figure.
OlyLarsen working to try and regain half guard.
Greene is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. OlyLarsen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sven OlyLarsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greene avoids the attempt from OlyLarsen to control.
OlyLarsen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Greene. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Anzor Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greene, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Anzor Greene!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Anzor Greene!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Anzor Greene!

Anzor Greene wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Anzor Greene misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.