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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Greene!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Florian. Florian gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Florian shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Florian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Florian. Florian gets slowly back to his feet.
Florian fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene works Florian's body with a nice hook.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Florian shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
Florian fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Florian moves out of range easily.
Florian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kenny Florian has been cut.
Florian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Florian is breathing heavily.
Greene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Florian moves away.
Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Florian seems unphased.
Florian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Florian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Florian's head.
Greene lands a nice hook to Florian's body. Florian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene jabs Florian right on the nose. Florian blinks but takes it well.
Florian has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Florian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Florian on that attempt.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Florian's hands.
Greene lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Florian backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Florian has a takedown stuffed.
Florian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Florian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greene throws a combination. Florian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene connects with a jab.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Florian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Greene.
Greene lands with a shot to the body.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Florian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Florian at a distance.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.
Kenny Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene takes a swing at Florian's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Florian looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Greene tries to bum rush Florian with a series of wild strikes but Florian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene scores with a one two! Florian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Florian fails with the takedown.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene lands with a cross.
Florian takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Florian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Florian takes one on the button.
Florian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Florian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greene, who protects the arm well.
Greene is trying to buck Florian off.
Greene struggling a bit here.
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
Greene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Florian throws a strike aimed at the side of Greene's head but Greene avoids it well.
Florian 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Florian misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Florian.
Adam Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene stuffs the takedown.
Kenny Florian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Florian shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Florian'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 Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Florian was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Florian needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.
Florian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greene throws a series of punches but Florian avoids them all with ease.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florian walks into a jab.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greene is looking to clinch but Florian is avoiding it.
Florian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Adam Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
Greene sizes up Florian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Florian shoots in.
Greene throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Florian checks a leg kick.
Greene throws a shot to the body.
Florian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene works the jab nicely.
Greene tests Florian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Florian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Florian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Florian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Florian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene moves in looking to clinch but Florian pushes him off.
Florian shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Florian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Florian avoids the body shot from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Florian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Florian.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Florian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Greene stuffs the takedown.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Florian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene lands the left hand.
Florian walks into a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Florian shoots in.
Florian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Florian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.
Greene lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Florian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene lands a head shot.
Florian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Florian.
Adam Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Florian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greene lands a body shot.
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.
Florian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Florian's head back.
Florian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene sizes up Florian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Florian shoots in.
Florian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Florian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Florian.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Florian on the side of the head.
Florian shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Florian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenny Florian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Greene!
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