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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augier De Rabat (ranked 2809 p4p, 2851 weight class) and Draymond Green (ranked 232 p4p, 236 weight class). De Rabat comes to the cage accompanied by Marche des Templiers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145
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151
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Augier De Rabat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draymond Green!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rabat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and De Rabat counters with a stiff right hand.
De Rabat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Rabat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Rabat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green tries to clinch but De Rabat is having none of it.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from De Rabat.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
De Rabat misses with a straight right.
Green throws a counter combo.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Rabat as he jumps to the side.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
De Rabat looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
And De Rabat counters with a quick kick to the body but Green blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rabat tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rabat to the ground. De Rabat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Rabat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green's coach down at Dangerous Fight Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Green's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Green drives through with a takedown into De Rabat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Rabat trying to control the position here.
De Rabat keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Rabat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green won't allow De Rabat to sweep him here.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but De Rabat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Rabat wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Rabat content to stall in guard here.
De Rabat continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green is looking to stand up but De Rabat isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Rabat thows a leg kick but Green checks it
and Green counters with a takedown into side control.
Green trying to control the position but De Rabat is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
De Rabat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green with the counter takedown but De Rabat avoids it easily.
De Rabat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
De Rabat throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Rabat.
De Rabat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green slips a straight right by De Rabat.
De Rabat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Rabat clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green tries to clinch up
and De Rabat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Rabat misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
De Rabat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and De Rabat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green gets a double leg takedown into De Rabat's guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draymond Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Rabat's guard.
De Rabat keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with De Rabat, looking for a takedown. Green pushes De Rabat against the cage but De Rabat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Rabat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Rabat lands an overhand right.
De Rabat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Rabat wants it to stay on the feet.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rabat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
De Rabat scores with a decent looking hook.
De Rabat throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
De Rabat throws a body kick that misses.
De Rabat throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
De Rabat dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rabat.
A big left from De Rabat misses.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rabat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by De Rabat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rabat.
De Rabat throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
De Rabat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green closes the distance but De Rabat moves to the side
and De Rabat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augier De Rabat is winning the standup battle so far.
De Rabat feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
The crowd cheers as De Rabat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from De Rabat.
Green moves in looking to clinch but De Rabat pushes him off.
De Rabat connects with a solid leg kick.
De Rabat throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Decent striking displayed by De Rabat there.
Green with a poor takedown
and De Rabat counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rabat lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Rabat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Rabat throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
De Rabat scores with a shot to the body.
De Rabat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green shoots in and bounces De Rabat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Rabat trying to control the position here.
Green is pushing down on De Rabat's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Rabat is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Green moves away from the strike by De Rabat.
Green with a poor takedown
and De Rabat counters with a straight right hand.
De Rabat swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rabat tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rabat to the ground. De Rabat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Draymond Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Rabat throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from De Rabat misses.
De Rabat scores with a nice strike.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like De Rabat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to move into range but De Rabat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Rabat gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. De Rabat manages to retain guard.
De Rabat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat is pulling down on Green's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from De Rabat.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Rabat is on top in guard.
De Rabat is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Rabat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Rabat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Rabat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Rabat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green is looking to control De Rabat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Augier De Rabat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but De Rabat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from De Rabat misses the target.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Rabat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat misses with a looping left.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rabat stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green tries to clinch but De Rabat moves out of range.
Green slips a jab from De Rabat.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Rabat circles away.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Rabat connects with a single shot there.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from De Rabat.
That kick from De Rabat tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green avoids the body shot from De Rabat.
De Rabat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Augier De Rabat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat scores with a nice strike.
Draymond Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from De Rabat finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augier De Rabat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Rabat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augier De Rabat!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Augier De Rabat waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras.
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