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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James River (ranked 292 p4p, 255 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 24 p4p, 20 weight class). Greene has chosen Stepdad- Eminem as his entrance music. Ricky Greene has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River .
River throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown. River fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
River is pulling down on Greene's head. It's preventing any offense from Greene, at least for the moment.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
River will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene content to stall in guard here.
River has an active guard here but Greene has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
Greene wants to pass to mount but River is defending the position.
Greene content to control rather than advance.
Greene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene seems to be looking for submissions.
River wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Greene is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
Greene is thwarting River 's attempts to control the position.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between River 's legs - danger averted.
River has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
River trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greene pushes River up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River .
River can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
Greene manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Greene dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greene, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from River .
River tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually River drops back down to his feet.
Greene tries to pull guard but River won't allow it.
River digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greene is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
Greene ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Greene no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
River distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene wants to control the position but River says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ricky Greene has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greene wants to control but River is keeping busy.
Greene wants to control but River passes into side.
Greene regains half guard there - taking advantage of River 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
River is looking to advance position but Greene won't allow it.
River keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Greene trying to control here.
Ground and pound from River .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from River there.
River trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
River working over Greene with some ground and pound. Greene looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River sitting and controlling from the half guard.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greene felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
River stalling.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
Greene on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
River winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Greene trying to hold on to River 's head to control him but River postures up.
Greene might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control River haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Greene punishes River 's body with a nice straight punch.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Greene lands a jab to the head.
Greene shoots in and drives through. River sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greene misses with a hook
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River throws a series of punches but Greene avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River moves away from the strike by Greene.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River clinches up against the cage.
Greene tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.
James River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
Greene is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene gets through River 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greene jumps guard but River turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greene is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
Greene tries to pull guard but River won't allow it.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
River tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
River blocking some punches.
River misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. River just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. River just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by River .
River manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
River is trying to control the position but Greene postures up.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Greene wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Greene looking to pass the guard.
River seems keen to control Greene's posture.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River looking to control but Greene passes into half guard.
Greene wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
River wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River is trying to control but Greene passes into side control!
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on River 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
River struggling a bit here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
James River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !
James River thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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