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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 184 p4p, 97 weight class) and Remi Chavaski (ranked 25 p4p, 13 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chavaski tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Chavaski struggling a bit here.
Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chavaski prevents Green from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green tries to move to mount but Chavaski blocks the move with his legs.
Chavaski is trying to get back to half guard.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chavaski, who protects the arm well.
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.
Chavaski stops Green from passing to mount.
Chavaski is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Chavaski regains half guard.
Green trying to control the action but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavaski avoid being mounted?
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chavaski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavaski as he jumps to the side.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green working for a triangle but Chavaski defends it easily.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Green haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chavaski stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Chavaski.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavaski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Green clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chavaski.
Green tries to roll but Chavaski sticks to his back.
Chavaski tightening his grip on Green, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Green trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage.
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.
Green is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Chavaski is very close to passing his half guard.
Remi Chavaski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green is pressing down on Chavaski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chavaski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chavaski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chavaski's guard! Nice work there by Green!
Chavaski wants to sweep but no luck.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Chavaski trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Green uses his free foot to push down on Chavaski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chavaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Chavaski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green wants to take his opponent's back but instead Chavaski manages to regain half guard.
Chavaski is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavaski avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green works his way into full mount!
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Chavaski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chavaski's guard.
Chavaski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavaski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Chavaski managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Chavaski is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green tries to roll over but Chavaski keeps him under control.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green gets back to full guard.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chavaski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavaski keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavaski is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Blaze Gym inform us that Chavaski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chavaski keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chavaski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavaski sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green is trying to control Chavaski's posture but Chavaski avoids it.
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Green shoots and misses
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Chavaski is looking to pass into half guard but Green pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Green is in guard.
Chavaski 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 trying to control but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to move to mount but Chavaski reverses beautifully and ends up in Green's guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavaski defends well.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavaski is one step ahead there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
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.
Green wants to improve his position but instead Chavaski has moved into half guard.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chavaski stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chavaski!
Green is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavaski trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is thwarting Chavaski's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Green fails with the takedown.
Remi Chavaski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chavaski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavaski wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavaski swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chavaski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Chavaski won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chavaski smiles and moves away.
Chavaski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Chavaski.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski stops Green from passing to mount.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
Green trying to control the action but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green tries to move to mount but Chavaski blocks the move with his legs.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Chavaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ed Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Chavaski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavaski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Remi Chavaski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RATING
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