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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Greene (ranked 1435 p4p, 914 weight class) and Lars Kay (ranked 134 p4p, 85 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Im Shipping Up To Boston. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay drives through with a takedown into Greene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene has control of Kay's left arm, preventing Kay from doing any damage.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
Kay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Kay catches Greene right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene lands a head kick!
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greene pushes Kay off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Greene.
A jab lands there for Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay punishes Greene's body with a nice straight punch.
Kay moves out of range of the body kick.
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene tried to score with a low kick but Kay checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kay misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kay will feel that in the morning.
Kay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily.
Kay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kay showed some decent athleticism there.
Kay controlling the pace.
Kay trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Kay throws his legs up looking for a submission but Greene uses it to pass to side control.
Kay wants to control but Greene postures up.
Kay is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Kay on that attempt.
Greene sizes up Kay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greene rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Kay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
Greene moves away from the strike by Kay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kay misses with a body shot
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Greene misses
enabling Kay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay misses the jab.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kay.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Kay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kay stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Greene.
Kay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Greene manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kay keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Greene tries to land a leg kick but Kay saw it coming and moves away.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Kay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greene jabs Kay right on the nose. Kay blinks but takes it well.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kay has time to react.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kay's head backwards.
Greene jabs Kay right on the nose. Kay blinks but takes it well.
Greene misses with a left hand
enabling Kay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Greene feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Greene bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Kay blocks the body kick.
Kay throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Greene avoids the body shot from Kay.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Kay's front leg but catches the back leg as Kay tries to avoid it.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Greene misses.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Kay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greene defends it well.
Kay's corner calls for a 1-2. Kay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kay scrambles back to his feet.
Kay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greene throws a push kick but Kay slaps the foot to one side.
Kay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Greene throws a body kick that misses.
Greene with a nice cross.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Kay ducks down to avoid it.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a leg kick.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Greene throws a quick counter head kick but Kay was just out of range.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Greene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greene jabs at Kay's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Greene dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greene throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kay to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene thows a body kick. Kay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Kay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Kay. Kay gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Greene misses.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greene lands with a straight right. Kay didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Kay off balance momentarily.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Kay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kay goes for a double leg but Greene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greene continues to drive forward.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Greene.
Kay lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greene's head.
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Kay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene lands the left hand.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Kay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene throws a sloppy body shot
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene avoids the body shot from Kay.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greene enables Kay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greene manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kay is looking to advance position but Greene has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kay is trying to reverse the position but instead Greene has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene avoiding Kay 's attempts to control his hands.
Kay rolls, trying to escape but Greene keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Kay right now.
Kay is trying to break free.
Greene not allowing Kay to control his hands.
Kay is in bad spot here.
Kay keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulie Greene.
I think Greene 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I’m Glad I Join With Smash, Hopefully Ill Be More Successful In This Division & To Pablo Noriega Even We In Same Gym I Accept, Also Im Not In Irish Mob Cokehead Skinny Junkie '.
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