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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexi Laiho will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene tries to clinch up but Laiho circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laiho pinned against the cage. Laiho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laiho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laiho swivels and escapes.
Laiho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laiho dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
It looks like Clark Greene has been cut.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greene.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Greene's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Laiho defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laiho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greene tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laiho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laiho is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greene tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laiho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laiho is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greene is pressing down on Laiho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laiho is holding on for now.
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Laiho defends the submission attempt.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Laiho defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laiho lands a right hook to the body.
Laiho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laiho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Laiho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laiho swinging wildly here.
Greene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laiho avoids it really well and circles away.
Laiho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Laiho avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene shoots in and drives through. Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laiho throws a right and a left that Greene avoids nicely.
Laiho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Laiho throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.
Laiho tries to sprawl but Greene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Laiho defends the submission attempt.
Greene wants to free his trapped foot but Laiho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laiho is refusing to be controlled, as Greene sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Laiho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clark Greene's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laiho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene tries to clinch up.
A big right from Greene misses.
Laiho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Clark Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laiho as he avoids it easily.
Greene tries to bum rush Laiho with a series of wild strikes but Laiho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Laiho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but Laiho is retaining full guard.
Greene trying to move into half guard but instead Laiho has managed to sweep!
Greene is looking to sweep but instead, Laiho has passed into half guard.
Greene is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Axis of Evil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Greene makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greene.
Greene looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laiho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene manages to get to full guard.
Laiho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laiho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.
Greene tries to bench press Laiho off him but Laiho keeps the position.
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.
Laiho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Greene to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Laiho. No joy for Greene on that attempt.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Laiho misses.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooh!!! Laiho has knocked Greene down with a huge combo! Laiho steps away and waves a wobbly Greene back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Laiho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greene backs up against the cage.
Laiho misses with a few strikes there.
Laiho misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Laiho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Laiho is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laiho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Laiho.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laiho misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Laiho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Alexi Laiho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laiho throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.
Greene looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Greene wants to pass to mount but Laiho is defending the position.
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Laiho defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clark Greene's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Laiho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laiho takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene dodges the punch combination from Laiho.
Laiho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Greene looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Greene passes to full mount!
Greene with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laiho wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laiho tries to buck Greene off but he can't manage it.
Greene fails to take his opponent's back.
Greene working for a guillotine from mount but Laiho is in no mood to give up.
Clark Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene looking to control but Laiho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greene is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laiho is surviving well by controlling Greene's body position as best he can.
Clark Greene 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.
Laiho is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Laiho is squirming around, avoiding Greene's attempts to control the action.
Greene is looking to work his way around to Laiho's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Greene wants to finish this one by submission but Laiho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Greene.
Greene wants to take his opponent's back but Laiho doesn't allow it.
Greene has hold of Laiho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laiho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Laiho has worked his arm free - good work by Laiho!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laiho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Greene but great work by Laiho.
Laiho decides to stand back up. Laiho steps back and let's Greene get back to his feet.
Greene takes the fight into the clinch.
Laiho can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to break free of the clinch but Greene has double underhooks.
Laiho managing to block the knees to the body from Greene.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Laiho is blocking nicely.
Laiho blocks an uppercut.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Laiho controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Laiho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene tries to work over Laiho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laiho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene tries to clinch but Laiho is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laiho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho!
A very excited looking Alexi Laiho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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