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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dicksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen In the Air Tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Dicksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taylor Green!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicksson shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dicksson regains half guard.
Dicksson trying to control from the bottom.
Dicksson looking for submissions off his back.
Dicksson trying to control here.
Green throwing shots but Dicksson is blocking nicely.
Dicksson is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to control from half guard but Dicksson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green content to control rather than advance.
Dicksson is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dicksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green moves into the clinch successfully.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dicksson tries to stall but Green uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dicksson has him pressed against the cage.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Dicksson keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green pulls guard effortlessly.
Green will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dicksson stands up out of Green's guard for a moment - Green manages to land a nice upkick.
Dicksson throwing strikes but missing.
Green is pulling down on Dicksson's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dicksson trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Dicksson slips nicely into half guard.
Dicksson is tying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green won't allow Dicksson to pass to mount.
Green is not content to let Dicksson control the position.
Green is looking for a sweep. Dicksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green landing small, sideways elbows.
Dicksson is controlling the pace.
Dicksson is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four 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.
Dicksson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Green gets caught flat footed, as Dicksson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dicksson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dicksson is breathing heavily.
Green shoots in and bounces Dicksson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dicksson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Green manages to get himself to full guard.
Dicksson is looking to stand up but Green won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taylor Green will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dicksson shoots and misses
and Green holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dicksson is working for takedown but Green is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dicksson tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Dicksson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Green is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dicksson to the mat. Dicksson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dicksson working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Dicksson is trying to keep Green in close.
Dicksson keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicksson trying to control the position.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dicksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dicksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount.
Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dicksson is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
Dicksson tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson regains half guard.
Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dicksson!
Green lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dicksson is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green throwing strikes here but Dicksson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dicksson wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dicksson shoots and misses
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Dicksson didn't expect that.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dicksson trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Dicksson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Green is looking to improve his position but Dicksson isn't that keen on the idea.
Dicksson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicksson with the ground and pound from mount.
Dicksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dicksson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Green because Dicksson loaded up on that one.
Green tries to lock up and control but Dicksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Dicksson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dicksson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green wants to control but Dicksson is having none of it.
Dicksson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dicksson 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.
Green wants to hold on but Dicksson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dicksson looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green tries to lock up and control but Dicksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dicksson trying to control but Green is having none of it.
Green wants to hold on but Dicksson pushes him away.
Dicksson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dicksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Dicksson didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Green!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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