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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 155 p4p, 276 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 11 p4p, 19 weight class). Kruth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. Greene has chosen Stepdad- Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth staying out of range there.
Greene has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greene is trying to control but can't.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kruth scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Kruth trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth moves nicely into side control.
Greene wants to control but Kruth postures up.
Kruth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greene has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kruth but great work by Greene.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom here.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
Kruth wants to control but Greene postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruth is defending well.
Greene trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
Greene working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene tries for a kimura but Kruth is defending well.
Kruth is looking for a sweep.
Greene trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth sneaks back into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greene is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Kruth wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Kruth shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kruth feints and as Greene raises his hands in defense, Kruth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Greene throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kruth uses it to pass to side control.
Kruth trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth is trying to get an arm triangle but Greene is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Kruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Greene drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kruth dives on top into guard.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Kruth controlling the position for now.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruth is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
Greene trying to work for an americana but Kruth has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Kruth trying to keep a closed guard but Greene is proving a slippery customer.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
Kruth is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Kruth's legs - danger averted.
Kruth looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruth or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene works the jab nicely.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruth controlling the position.
Kruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
Greene slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Greene 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!
Kruth looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Greene with the counter takedown but Kruth avoids it easily.
Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Greene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruth is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greene off and has taken his back!
Greene trying to control the action but Kruth just sinks the hooks in.
Kruth looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Greene is controlling Kruth 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth working a defensive guard here.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruth is retaining full guard.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruth being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene won't allow Kruth to sweep him here.
Kruth is trying to control the position but Greene postures up.
Kruth 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.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greene controls the pace.
Greene pushing down on Kruth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruth defends it well.
Kruth is looking to control Greene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruth avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Kruth moves into full guard.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
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.
Kruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Kruth keeps moving and retains side control.
Greene struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth tries to advance to mount but Greene denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ricky Greene just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene swings around for an armbar but Kruth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Greene's guard.
Greene controls Kruth momentarily but Kruth frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Kruth trying to move into half guard but instead Greene has managed to sweep!
Kruth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Greene is trying to keep Kruth in close.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greene trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth has control of Greene's left arm, preventing Greene from doing any damage.
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Greene as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kruth screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Greene! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricky Greene!
Ricky Greene is the new bantamweight champion!
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