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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenthumb's entrance music is I Wanna Riot!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sensei's choice of entrance music: Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy. Doctor Greenthumb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensei moves into the clinch successfully.
Sensei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sensei gets through Greenthumb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greenthumb blocking some punches.
Sensei tries to work over Greenthumb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenthumb is trying to trip Sensei. He has hold of a leg but Sensei is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Greenthumb persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Greenthumb throws a big elbow that misses.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sensei wants to hit a switch here but Greenthumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sensei there!
Greenthumb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sensei regains half guard.
Greenthumb working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sensei's thigh. Sensei counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb won't allow Sensei to sweep him here.
Sensei trying to control the position.
Sensei trying to control the position here.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sensei wants to sweep here but Greenthumb controlling him for the moment.
Sensei controlling Greenthumb's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb stopping the sweep attempt from Sensei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greenthumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Greenthumb is working hard here to advance position.
Sensei is trying to control the position but Greenthumb postures up.
Greenthumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sensei throws a looping overhand right but Greenthumb ducks down to avoid it.
Greenthumb throws a looping overhand right but Sensei ducks down to avoid it.
Greenthumb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greenthumb taking a break here but Sensei is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei wants to get back to full guard but Greenthumb has mounted him!
Greenthumb with the ground and pound from mount.
Greenthumb misses with a head shot.
Sensei bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sensei distracts Greenthumb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greenthumb keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
Sensei landing some decent shots from guard.
Greenthumb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sensei throws a big elbow that misses.
Sensei trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb 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.
Sensei is in close to Greenthumb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sensei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sensei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sensei throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenthumb wants to improve his position but instead Sensei has moved into half guard.
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 Doctor Greenthumb will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greenthumb jabs Sensei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Greenthumb connects with a leg kick. Sensei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Greenthumb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sensei.
Sensei throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greenthumb!
It looks like Sativa Sensei has been cut.
Greenthumb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Greenthumb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei wants to get back to full guard.
Greenthumb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sensei can do to turn this around?
Greenthumb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greenthumb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard but Sensei defending well.
We've been hearing that Greenthumb has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greenthumb lands a nice short elbow.
Greenthumb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sensei is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greenthumb is thwarting Sensei's attempts to control the position.
Greenthumb wants to free his trapped foot but Sensei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greenthumb prevents Sensei from improving his position.
Sensei controlling the position well.
Greenthumb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei moves into full guard.
Greenthumb trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Sensei keeping full guard, as Greenthumb tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greenthumb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sensei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Greenthumb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greenthumb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sensei manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sensei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greenthumb is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Greenthumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sensei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sensei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greenthumb is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenthumb wants to pass the guard but Sensei is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Greenthumb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sativa Sensei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greenthumb misses with a takedown
and Sensei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greenthumb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greenthumb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sensei loads up on a big right hand but Greenthumb slips the punch.
Sensei throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenthumb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenthumb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sensei moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenthumb shoots for a takedown but Sensei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Greenthumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenthumb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenthumb.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sensei enables Greenthumb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sensei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb throws an elbow that misses. Sensei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greenthumb's guard. Nice move by Sensei!
Greenthumb wants to sweep here but Sensei controlling him for the moment.
Sensei controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greenthumb working for a triangle but Sensei defends it easily.
Sensei won't allow Greenthumb to sweep him here.
Sativa Sensei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greenthumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sensei's guard.
Sensei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sensei working some strikes from top position.
Sensei won't allow Greenthumb to sweep him here.
Sensei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sensei landing with the ground and pound.
Sensei preventing the sweep.
Sensei throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei has gone for a leg lock! Greenthumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sensei's guard.
Sensei keeping full guard, as Greenthumb tries to pass.
Greenthumb postures up.
Sensei trying to strike off his back.
Greenthumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sensei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sensei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greenthumb is aware though and is defending well.
Greenthumb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greenthumb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sensei's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb passes Sensei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sensei trying to control but Greenthumb postures up.
Sensei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greenthumb pulls his head out easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sensei is looking for a sweep. Greenthumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doctor Greenthumb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Sensei misses
and Greenthumb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sensei thinking.
Greenthumb moves out of range as Sensei throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Greenthumb - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Greenthumb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greenthumb, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Greenthumb!
Doctor Greenthumb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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hype
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