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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 448 p4p, 236 weight class) and Ilari Rahamies (ranked 32 p4p, 15 weight class). Greene's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stepdad- Eminem. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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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 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Rahamies.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahamies throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and Rahamies only half commits.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahamies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies moves away from the strike by Greene.
Greene has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Rahamies swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahamies.
No joy there for Rahamies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Rahamies is quick to defend against it.
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Greene. Beautiful body shot.
Greene dives in and grabs Rahamies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahamies pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Rahamies throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Rahamies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Greene slips a straight right by Rahamies.
Greene cracks Rahamies with an open hand slap.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
A jab lands there for Rahamies.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Rahamies coming out on top.
Rahamies takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greene. Greene circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahamies lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
An inside leg kick from Rahamies misses.
Greene tries to move into range but Rahamies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahamies throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Rahamies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greene checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahamies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rahamies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahamies has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rahamies misses with a wild body shot.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rahamies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahamies.
Greene drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rahamies is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greene is controlling him well.
Greene thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rahamies, who protects the arm well.
Rahamies wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Greene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rahamies knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rahamies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rahamies is letting Greene control him for a moment.
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahamies is not content to let Greene control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greene is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rahamies is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rahamies sneaks out the side door and pushes Greene away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Rahamies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greene is defended easily by Rahamies.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahamies! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greene has Rahamies up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Rahamies is predictable there
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greene wants to control from the top but Rahamies keeps moving.
Greene prevents Rahamies from getting back to his feet.
Rahamies is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Greene presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short right from Greene.
Greene jumps guard but Rahamies stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahamies walks away with a smile on his face. Greene gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Rahamies moves away and avoids it.
Greene feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahamies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahamies has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Greene off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rahamies digs a good body shot into Greene's ribs.
Rahamies takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahamies defends well and Greene ends up having to push Rahamies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahamies's elbow.
Rahamies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene tries to pull guard but Rahamies won't allow it.
Rahamies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene successfully pulls guard.
Rahamies wants to stand but Greene has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rahamies decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Greene, up you get!
Rahamies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahamies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rahamies's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Greene dips to his left and cracks Rahamies with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahamies scores with a four punch combination!
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies motions for Greene to come forward. Rahamies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahamies takes one to the side of the head.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Rahamies avoids it well and moves away.
Greene throws a sloppy body shot
and Rahamies counters with a straight right hand.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Greene blocks the low kick.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Rahamies works the jab nicely.
Rahamies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Rahamies.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Greene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahamies defends well and Greene ends up having to push Rahamies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rahamies has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.
Greene works on Rahamies's body with a couple of short punches.
Rahamies is trying to break the clinch but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Rahamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahamies blocks a body shot from Greene.
Rahamies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Rahamies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahamies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rahamies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene scores with a three punch combo!
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Rahamies tenderised Greene's leg. Greene is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greene walks into a stiff left hand from Rahamies.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rahamies but Rahamies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greene slips a straight right by Rahamies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Rahamies throws a solid leg kick but Greene takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rahamies.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Greene moves into range and clinches up with Rahamies.
Rahamies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rahamies.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahamies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greene tries to pull guard but Rahamies holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.
Rahamies gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahamies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Rahamies avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Rahamies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene tries to pull guard but Rahamies holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
Greene manages to pull guard.
Rahamies wants to stand but Greene has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ricky Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.
Rahamies stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Greene throws a right and a left that Rahamies avoids nicely.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Greene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahamies defends well and Greene ends up having to push Rahamies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rahamies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahamies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rahamies on the inside.
Greene manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rahamies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahamies has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Rahamies wants to stand but Greene is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rahamies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies gets to his feet - Greene follows without any prompting.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Ilari Rahamies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahamies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
Rahamies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown. Rahamies fights it but they end up in guard.
Rahamies uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greene is defended easily by Rahamies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies works Greene's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Rahamies does it's job there.
No joy there for Rahamies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rahamies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahamies.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilari Rahamies.
I've got Rahamies 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilari Rahamies!
A victorious Ilari Rahamies thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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