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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Machine has chosen Stupid KId 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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158 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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147 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machine counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Machine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green manages to pull guard.
Green is looking for a triangle but Machine pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to control the position but Machine postures up.
Machine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machine!
Machine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machine blocking the ground and pound.
Machine is in a horrible position here. Green smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Green throws a sloppy strike and Machine uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Machine has ended up in Green's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Machine throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Machine is trying to keep Green in close.
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machine throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Machine counters with a takedown into side control.
Machine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Green!
Machine controlling his opponent.
Machine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Machine thowing shots but they're missing.
Machine wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Green?
Green is desperately trying to improve his position but Machine has a good base and remains in mount.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Machine has hold of Green's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Green manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green can't escape the position.
That's two 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.
Green is squirming around, avoiding Machine's attempts to control the action.
Machine controlling from mount.
Machine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Green has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Machine throws a sloppy strike and Green uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Green has ended up in Machine's guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Green!
Machine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machine moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Green has worked his arm free - good work by Green!
Machine trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Machine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Machine trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Machine controlling the action here.
Machine thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Machine prevents Green from improving his position.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Green misses with a straight right.
Green looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
Machine covering up well under a series of strikes from Green.
The referee is taking a good look at Machine as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Green!
Machine controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Machine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Green's guard. Nice work there by Machine.
Machine pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machine!
Green is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green looking to ground and pound but Machine is blocking nicely.
Machine is bucking up trying to escape but Green cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Machine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Machine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ray Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Mr Green.
I think Green 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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hype
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pop
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