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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmie Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor stalling.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Connor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Green gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Green pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Green jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Connor controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to control.
Connor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Connor is adopting a defensive guard.
Connor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connor is on top in guard.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Connor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green 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.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Connor passes into side control.
Green wants to control but Connor postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to bench press Connor off him but Connor keeps the position.
Connor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Connor working away.
Connor happy to just control the position for now.
Green tries to buck Connor off but Connor is having none of it.
Green is working to avoid the ground and pound but Connor connects with a decent elbow.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Connor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.
Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connor is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor blocks a head kick by Green.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Connor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to clinch.
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 Jimmie Connor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
As Connor backs off Green throws a huge counter combo but Connor manages to avoid it all.
Connor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Connor.
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Green looking for a takedown.
Green is struggling to control the position.
Connor tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Connor pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Green to work.
Connor has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor misses with an elbow strike.
Connor just leaning against Green, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green is trying to drag Connor to the mat but Connor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Connor breaks the clinch.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor misses with the combination.
Green moves into the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
Connor wants a takedown.
Connor stops a takedown attempt from Green.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Connor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green looking for a takedown.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connor prevents it.
Green has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Connor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
Connor misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor prevents a body shot from Green.
Green manages to break the clinch.
Connor tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Connor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danny Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt
and Green moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green wants to stall.
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Connor dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Connor breaks from the clinch.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Connor misses with a left hand
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
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!
Green dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Connor gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Connor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Connor tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Connor moves into the clinch.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Green is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Green with the counter takedown but Connor avoids it easily.
Connor wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Green darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green pulls Connor into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Connor content to stall in guard here.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Connor is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Connor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Connor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Green scores with a one two! Connor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Connor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Connor.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Connor gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Connor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Green misses with a head kick.
Connor fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a two punch combo.
Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor blocks a head kick by Green.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green misses with a straight left.
Connor dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Danny Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
Connor fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Connor prevents the takedown attempt.
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connor tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connor to the ground. Connor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Connor counters by moving into the clinch.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Connor tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Connor leaning against his opponent.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Green jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to strike off his back.
Connor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Connor stands up and waves to Green to follow him.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green tries for a takedown but Connor circles away easily
and Connor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor gets control of Green's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jimmie Connor 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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energy
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hype
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