PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Greaves (ranked 5977 p4p, 487 weight class) and Maurice Mueller (ranked 4679 p4p, 448 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Greaves
vs
Mueller

185 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Greaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller throws a low kick but Greaves moves out of range easily.

Mueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mueller stalling.

Greaves is defending against the submission attempts here by Mueller.
Mueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller slips a nice elbow through Greaves's hands, connecting with Greaves's forehead.

Greaves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mueller pulls his head out easily.
Greaves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller is looking to take a break and control but Greaves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mueller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mueller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mueller stalling.
Mueller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greaves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mueller slips a nice elbow through Greaves's hands, connecting with Greaves's forehead.
Mueller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Greaves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mueller pulls his head out easily.

Greaves is defending against the submission attempts here by Mueller.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mueller lands strikes from half guard.
Greaves taking some punishment here, with Mueller in his half guard.
Mueller is looking to advance position but Greaves won't allow it.
Greaves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mueller is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greaves is not content to let Mueller control the position.
Greaves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mueller is working away from the top position though.
Greaves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mueller scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mueller lands with a punch from half guard.
Mueller lands strikes from half guard.
Mueller is thwarting Greaves's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mueller prevents Greaves from standing back up.
Mueller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mueller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mueller wants to pass the guard but Greaves is defending well.

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.

Mueller seems to be working for a kimura but Greaves defends the submission attempt.
Greaves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mueller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mueller tries to pass to full mount but Greaves defends it.

Mueller seems to be working for a kimura but Greaves defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mueller is trying to control the action in half guard but Greaves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greaves is looking to clinch.
Greaves cracks a nice hook into Mueller's ribs.

Mueller rushes Greaves and presses him up against the cage.
Greaves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mueller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mueller is looking for a takedown.

Greaves breaks the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mueller.
Mueller lands an elbow.
Greaves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mueller content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Greaves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mueller cracks Greaves with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Greaves sneaks back into half guard.
Greaves is not content to let Mueller control the position.

That's two 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.
Greaves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mueller wants to pass to mount but Greaves is defending the position.

Greaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greaves is trying to stand.
Mueller drops an elbow to the side of Greaves's head.
Greaves tries to kick Mueller off but Mueller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mueller is trying to control the action in half guard but Greaves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller working the head and body with strikes.
Mueller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mueller working over Greaves with some ground and pound. Greaves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greaves has hold of Mueller's hands but Mueller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mueller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greaves keeps working.

Greaves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mueller pulls his head out easily.

Mueller postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Greaves to stand up.
Greaves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mueller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greaves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here as Mueller stalls from top position.
Mueller landing strikes.
Greaves tries to bench press Mueller off him but Mueller keeps the position.

Mueller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Greaves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mueller as he avoids it easily.

Mueller has closed the distance and engaged Greaves in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Greaves has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Greaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greaves ducks right into an uppercut from Mueller.
A left and a right from Mueller both land. Nice combination.

Mueller clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Mueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mueller feints a jab promting Greaves to slip. Mueller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Greaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Greaves dives in for a single leg takedown but Mueller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Mueller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greaves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mueller slips a jab and a cross from Greaves.
Greaves throws a series of punches but Mueller moves out of range.
Greaves connects with a high kick.
Mueller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mueller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mueller throws a combination. Greaves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mueller blocks a head kick by Greaves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mueller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greaves throws a wild body kick that Mueller sees coming a mile off.
Mueller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greaves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mueller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Greaves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greaves is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mueller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Greaves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greaves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greaves stops Mueller from passing to mount.
Greaves regains half guard.
Greaves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greaves keeping moving, preventing Mueller from controlling successfully.
Mueller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mueller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mueller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Greaves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mueller distracts Greaves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mueller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greaves's head.
Greaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mueller working some strikes from top position.
Mueller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Greaves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurice Mueller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mueller landing with the ground and pound.
Mueller stays in close to Greaves's body and controls the position.
Greaves is trying to control the position but Mueller postures up.
Mueller looking to pass the guard.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greaves keeping moving, preventing Mueller from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Mueller moves into range and clinches up with Greaves.

Mueller pulls guard successfully.
Mueller pulls Greaves in close to prevent any damage.
Rick Greaves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Greaves drops back looking for a leg! Mueller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mueller manages to kick Greaves off! Greaves jumps back into Mueller's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Mueller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mueller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Mueller!