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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinjo Shinomori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Greene acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinjo Shinomori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Greene!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene throws a head kick that half lands.
Greene goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Greene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shinomori.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Shinomori misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Greene misses with a combination
and Shinomori counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greene's guard now.
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shinomori defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinomori forces his way into half guard.
Shinomori trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Shinomori moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shinomori easily slips into full mount!
Greene is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Greene tries to hold on but Shinomori postures up.
Shinomori is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Greene has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shinomori takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shinomori wants to control the pace but Greene is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Greene manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Greene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shinomori off and has taken his back!
Greene has the hooks in. Shinomori is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Greene has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shinomori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shinomori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Greene doesn't have the hooks in and Shinomori manages to turn into his guard.
Greene working for a triangle but Shinomori defends it easily.
Greene looks gassed!
Shinomori trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene keeping full guard, as Shinomori tries to pass.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinomori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinomori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shinomori pushes down on Greene's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shinomori is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. Shinomori eventually gives up the hold.
Shinomori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shinomori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greene pushes Shinomori off looking to stand but Shinomori dives back in and keeps control.
Shinomori trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Shinomori moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinomori advances nicely into full mount.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shinomori working for a submission but Greene is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinjo Shinomori dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greene takes one on the button.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinomori throws a chopping leg kick but Greene manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greene throws a head kick that Shinomori semi-blocks.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shinomori back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Greene scores with a head kick. Shinomori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinomori throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Shinomori moves out of range easily.
Shinomori throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Shinomori blocks a head kick by Greene.
Shinomori looking to score a takedown here. Greene is defending well but Shinomori drives through and ends up in Greene's guard.
Shinomori advances position into side control!
Shinomori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinomori working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shinomori wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Shinomori is trying to get an arm triangle but Greene is defending well.
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 is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinomori thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shinomori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Shinomori drags him back down.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Shinomori keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene pushes Shinomori away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shinomori gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shinomori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Shinomori is really struggling to control Greene but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shinomori tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shinomori has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greene is not content to let Shinomori control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinjo Shinomori dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Shinomori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinomori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Shinomori avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene lands a head kick. Shinomori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shinomori shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene lands a head kick!
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinomori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws a head kick but Shinomori moves out of range.
Greene lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shinomori wants to slow Greene down by chopping away at his legs.
Greene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shinomori.
Greene throws a head kick that Shinomori semi-blocks.
Kai Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Shinomori moves out of range easily.
Shinomori throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Greene misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and Shinomori only half commits.
Kai Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinomori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinomori moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Greene defending well as Shinomori loads up on a big left hand.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinomori.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinomori moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Shinomori throws a low kick but Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greene throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shinomori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greene is out of range and Shinomori settles back down.
Greene connects with a high kick.
Shinomori misses with a low kick.
Greene connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Shinomori throws a solid leg kick but Greene takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shinomori.
Greene checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shinomori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinomori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinomori shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinjo Shinomori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene looks to land a body kick but Shinomori moved away.
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 Shinjo Shinomori.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shinomori, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinjo Shinomori!
Shinjo Shinomori managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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RATING
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