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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 543 p4p, 1109 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 46 p4p, 96 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Stepdad- Eminem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Blankenship's choice of entrance music: MXC Most Extreme Challenge. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 26 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene has a takedown stuffed.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blankenship to score with a decent uppercut.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Blankenship's head back.
Greene has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Blankenship takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
Greene takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blankenship.
Blankenship pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blankenship.
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Greene's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greene.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
Greene jumps into guard, dragging Blankenship to the mat.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Blankenship pushes his legs off easily.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Blankenship is proving a slippery customer.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Blankenship is proving a slippery customer.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greene is trying to keep Blankenship in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Blankenship defends easily.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blankenship is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greene, into his guard.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Blankenship defends easily.
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blankenship distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greene controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself.
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blankenship passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is chipping away with strikes.
Greene defending against the ground and pound.
Blankenship is trying to ground and pound but Greene uses the momentary lack of control by Blankenship to regain half guard.
Blankenship wants to free his trapped foot but Greene is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blankenship lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blankenship misses with a head shot. Greene uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blankenship with a nice head shot there.
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blankenship is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blankenship can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Blankenship chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship is working Greene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of digs.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a couple of digs.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship with a nice head shot there.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blankenship lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.
Greene is rocked!
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Greene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blankenship is working Greene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blankenship connects with a jab.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankenship.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Greene seems to have got his legs back now.
Blankenship lands a slapping body shot.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blankenship sprawls and moves away.
Blankenship jabs Greene right on the nose. Greene blinks but takes it well.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blankenship. Blankenship circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship slips under a jab from Greene.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankenship.
Blankenship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene throws a series of punches but Blankenship moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses.
Blankenship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.
Blankenship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greene staying out of range there.
Blankenship with a jab.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blankenship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Blankenship avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blankenship sprawls well. Blankenship wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blankenship.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blankenship doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Blankenship swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Blankenship catches Greene right on the button with a cross.
Blankenship has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blankenship takes the fight into the clinch.
Blankenship blocks a body shot from Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene jumps guard but Blankenship stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blankenship smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene cracks Blankenship with an open hand slap.
Blankenship misses the jab.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blankenship misses with an uppercut.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Blankenship misses with a hook.
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blankenship.
Greene throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blankenship was covering up waiting for the punch and Greene finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greene being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blankenship doesn't seem phased though.
Blankenship ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
That's six 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.
Greene dives in and scores a takedown into Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Greene slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Greene wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Greene stays in close to Blankenship's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
Blankenship is trying to hold Greene in close to prevent damage but Greene has managed to pass into half guard.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Blankenship is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kenny Blankenship has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blankenship slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight 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 wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blankenship cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blankenship lands with a shot to the body.
Greene gets a clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Blankenship.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a nice uppercut.
Greene tries to pull guard but Blankenship won't allow it.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blankenship obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blankenship.
Blankenship putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Greene in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blankenship pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blankenship.
Blankenship wants to clinch.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Blankenship's head.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
Greene works Blankenship's body with a nice hook.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blankenship.
Blankenship swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blankenship moves into full guard.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
Blankenship lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greene seems keen to control Blankenship's posture.
Greene controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself.
That's two 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.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene has Blankenship pulled in close to control his posture.
Blankenship working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship is working Greene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blankenship's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blankenship postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
Blankenship swings widly with a right hand
and Greene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship seems keen to control Greene's posture.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but Blankenship is retaining full guard.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Greene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Greene!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard.
Greene has his feet on Blankenship's thighs here. He's pushed Blankenship off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blankenship screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Greene!
The defeated Kenny Blankenship had this to say: 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.
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