PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daren Greeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Dmitriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Greeley
vs
Dmitriev

171 cm
26
141 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daren Greeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Dmitriev!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitriev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greeley throws out the jab.
Greeley punishes Dmitriev's body with a nice straight punch.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greeley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Greeley finds it's target.
Greeley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dmitriev's head.
Nice cross by Greeley.
Greeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dmitriev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Dmitriev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greeley stuns Dmitriev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dmitriev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Greeley lands with a hook. Dmitriev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Greeley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greeley tests Dmitriev's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses
and Greeley counters with a right hand to the body.
Greeley lunges at Dmitriev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dmitriev's hand.
Dmitriev dodges the punch combination from Greeley.
Dmitriev walks into a jab.
Greeley blocks a head kick by Dmitriev.
Dmitriev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greeley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greeley lands with a good body shot.
Dmitriev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Greeley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dmitriev looks winded!
Greeley lands a slapping body shot.
Dmitriev drops his hands momentarily and Greeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Greeley blocks the low kick.
Dmitriev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greeley scores with a sloppy right hand. Dmitriev should have avoided that one.
Dmitriev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greeley connects with a right hand. Dmitriev shakes it off.
Greeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dmitriev throws a head kick but Greeley moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Greeley.
Greeley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dmitriev.
Greeley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greeley scores with a decent looking hook.
Greeley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Greeley coming out on top.
Greeley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dmitriev throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Greeley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dmitriev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dmitriev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Greeley.
A low kick from Dmitriev misses
and Greeley counters with a two punch combo.
Greeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dmitriev throws a lazy head kick
and Greeley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greeley scores with a shot to the body.
Greeley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Greeley does it's job there.
Greeley lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Greeley.
Dmitriev walks into a jab.
Dmitriev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greeley lands a jab.
Greeley scores with a nice strike.
Greeley sizes up Dmitriev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dmitriev throws a sloppy head kick
letting Greeley counter with a right hand.
Greeley lands a jab to the nose.
Greeley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dmitriev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dmitriev ducks right into an uppercut from Greeley.
Nice uppercut lands for Greeley. That snapped Dmitriev's head back.
Dmitriev misses the body punch
letting Greeley counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daren Greeley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dmitriev walks into a jab.
Dmitriev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greeley lands with an overhand left.
Greeley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dmitriev in his tracks.
Daren Greeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dmitriev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dmitriev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dmitriev throws a sloppy body shot
and Greeley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greeley blocks a head kick by Dmitriev.
Greeley cracks Dmitriev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dmitriev is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Dmitriev misses
enabling Greeley to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dmitriev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greeley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dmitriev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Greeley.

Dmitriev is rocked!
Greeley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dmitriev can do to turn this around?
Greeley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dmitriev is still on wobbly legs! Can Greeley finish him?
Dmitriev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greeley counters with a nice body shot.
Dmitriev seems to have recovered his senses.
Greeley lands a two punch combo.
Greeley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dmitriev's head.
Nice shot lands for Greeley.
Dmitriev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Greeley finds it's target.
Greeley digs a good hook to Dmitriev's body.
Alexei Dmitriev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Greeley throws out a powerful jab.
A nice combination there by Greeley.
Greeley tests Dmitriev's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dmitriev tries to move into range but Greeley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greeley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dmitriev throws a head kick but Greeley moves out of range.
Dmitriev drops his hands momentarily and Greeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greeley dips to his left and cracks Dmitriev with an uppercut!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dmitriev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greeley has got the better of the exchanges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greeley, as that shot connected.
Dmitriev takes one on the button.
Greeley scores with a hook.
Greeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greeley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Greeley tests Dmitriev's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greeley, as that shot connected.
Greeley lands with a hook. Dmitriev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexei Dmitriev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greeley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Greeley does it's job there.
Greeley connects with a body shot that sends Dmitriev's belly button to the back.
Donk. Greeley catches Dmitriev right on the button with a cross.
Dmitriev throws a head kick but Greeley moves out of range.
Greeley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Greeley catches Dmitriev right on the button with a cross.
Greeley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greeley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dmitriev misses with a shot to the body
and Dmitriev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Greeley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greeley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greeley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Greeley.
Dmitriev ducks right into an uppercut from Greeley.
Dmitriev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greeley scores with a hook to the body. Dmitriev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greeley lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dmitriev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greeley.
Dmitriev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daren Greeley 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!

Greeley lands a really nice looking cross but Dmitriev seems unphased.
Greeley lands a jab to the head.
Greeley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses
and Greeley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dmitriev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dmitriev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Greeley as he connects with a hook.
Dmitriev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dmitriev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greeley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dmitriev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dmitriev throws a lazy head kick
and Greeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dmitriev misses with the body kick
and Dmitriev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dmitriev takes one to the side of the head.
Dmitriev takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitriev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greeley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greeley with a hook.
Dmitriev walks into a stiff left hand from Greeley.
Greeley with a nice cross.
Greeley connects with a single shot there.
Greeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greeley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greeley lands a right hook to the body.
Greeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greeley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dmitriev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Greeley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greeley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dmitriev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greeley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Greeley.
Dmitriev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greeley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greeley digs a good hook to Dmitriev's body.
Greeley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Greeley there.
Greeley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greeley lands a jab.
Greeley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dmitriev at a distance.
Greeley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greeley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dmitriev's head.
Dmitriev throws a combination that misses
and Greeley counters with a series of strikes. Dmitriev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dmitriev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greeley lands a body shot.
Greeley scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Greeley.
Greeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greeley scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Greeley.
Good exchange - Greeley coming out on top.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses
enabling Greeley to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dmitriev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexei Dmitriev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daren Greeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greeley connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daren Greeley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greeley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daren Greeley!
A victorious Daren Greeley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.