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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 494 p4p, 642 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 38 p4p, 51 weight class). Greene has chosen Stepdad- Eminem as his entrance music. 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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21 - 13 - 0 |
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135
24 - 21 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McBean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greene shoots for a double leg takedown but McBean sprawls well. He's pushed Greene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McBean attempts a counter takedown but Greene avoids it well and moves away.
Greene walks into a jab.
Ricky Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses with a wild combination.
McBean gets a double leg takedown into Greene's guard.
McBean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene is trying to control the position but McBean postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greene is trying to keep McBean in close.
McBean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McBean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
McBean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McBean lands a nice hook to Greene's body. Greene takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Greene.
McBean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBean manages to avoid it.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBean wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McBean counters with a left to the body.
McBean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McBean tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McBean but McBean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Otto McBean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but McBean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McBean throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene misses with a hook to the body
and McBean counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBean.
McBean is looking to wear down Greene with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McBean swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greene paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - McBean coming out on top.
McBean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greene shoots and misses
and McBean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otto McBean dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McBean ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBean manages to avoid it.
McBean misses with a body shot.
McBean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
McBean swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
McBean moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBean. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from McBean.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
Greene jabs at McBean's body.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greene lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
McBean looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McBean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greene misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Greene misses
so McBean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene working for a triangle but McBean defends it easily.
McBean being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBean wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greene has his foot on McBean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McBean works his way back into a safe position though.
McBean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McBean just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.
Greene shoots in and drives through. McBean sprawls well.
Greene 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 misses with a takedown attempt - McBean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McBean tries to sprawl but Greene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McBean looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Greene closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBean circles away.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like McBean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. McBean should have avoided that one.
Greene slips a straight right by McBean.
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McBean tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - McBean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
McBean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McBean slips a straight right by Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McBean counters with a stiff right hand.
Greene looks to land a combination but McBean avoids it well.
McBean throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McBean defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Greene scores with a crisp jab that stopped McBean in his tracks.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene throws a right and a left that McBean avoids nicely.
McBean appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McBean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McBean defends it well.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but McBean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene misses with a body shot
and McBean counters with a single leg into guard. Greene didn't expect that.
Greene keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
Greene looking for subs off his back but McBean has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. McBean eventually gives up the hold.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McBean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. McBean eventually gives up the hold.
McBean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greene has managed to free his arm - good work.
McBean trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
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 Otto McBean.
I think McBean 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricky Greene!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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