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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Green!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green postures up and lands a big shot to Rumble's brow.
Green postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumble looking to control.
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Rumble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Rumble is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green cracks Rumble with a solid left hand.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rumble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green postures up and lands a big shot to Rumble's brow.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stands up over Rumble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green scoring with some ground and pound.
Green preventing the sweep.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
Rumble wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green cracks Rumble with a solid left hand.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Rumble blocks nicely.
Rumble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rumble's head.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rumble's head.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Green dominated that round.
That's time! Rumble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green has managed to clinch.
Green has Rumble pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rumble manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Green has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rumble regains guard immediately.
Rumble lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Green!
Green regains half guard.
Rumble is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green pushes Rumble off and gets back to his feet.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rumble fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rick Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Rumble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Rumble which made him look bad.
Rick Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Green.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumble can pounce on him.
Green is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumble.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rumble feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumble gets back to half guard.
Green lands strikes from half guard.
Rumble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rumble looking to control.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rumble is on top in guard.
Green manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green forces Rumble back against the cage and clinches.
Green has Rumble pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Green pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rumble tumbling to the mat - Green dives into Rumble's guard.
Rumble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Rumble is controlling Green's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumble keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green scoring with some ground and pound.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.
Rumble wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green throwing strikes from guard but Rumble blocks nicely.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rumble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rumble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rumble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rumble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rumble. Rumble obviously looking to wear him down.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rumble lands a head kick. Green smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rumble leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rick Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Green.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rumble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rumble connects with a crisp jab.
Rumble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumble lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green pushes Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumble is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rumble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green has Rumble pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rumble manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rumble can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A body shot lands from Rumble.
Green lands a knee to the head.
Rumble leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rick Rumble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Green looking for a takedown.
Rumble is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Green misses with a knee strike.
Rumble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumble fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rumble is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Green is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rumble's efforts to push away.
Rumble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rumble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rumble is trying to maintain a safe position but Green gets an underhook and turns Rumble into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Rumble's takedown attempt.
Green with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rumble jumps guard.
Rumble trying to control the position.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Rumble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rumble's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rumble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Green!
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hype
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