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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel Penn comes to the cage accompanied by ............... Herb Green is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Steel Penn didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steel Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the position and prevent Green from advancing to side control.
Steel Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steel Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Green stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Penn wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Green is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn forces his way into half guard.
Green is pressing down on Steel Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green struggling a bit here.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Green wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Steel Penn is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herb Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Steel Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Steel Penn didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green 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.
Steel Penn pulls Green in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Steel Penn with that takedown attempt.
Steel Penn with a poor takedown
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel Penn trying to control but Green postures up.
Green controlling the action here.
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Green is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Green in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green passes into half guard.
Green trying to control the pace.
Green works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Green 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!
Steel Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel Penn has his takedown stuffed
and Green counters with a takedown into side control.
Green tries for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn trying his best to control but Green has mounted him.
Green lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steel Penn hang on?
Green has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steel Penn's face.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green content just to control the position here.
Green breaks from Steel Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Green avoids the attempt from Steel Penn to control.
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green wants to control but instead Steel Penn manages to regain half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steel Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn!
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Green prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn wants to control but Green passes into side.
Green tries to move to mount but Steel Penn blocks the move with his legs.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green tries to move to mount but Steel Penn blocks the move with his legs.
Steel Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Red Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Green!
A victorious Herb Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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