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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato comes to the cage accompanied by Cats. Greenthumb has chosen I Wanna Riot! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 3, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doctor Greenthumb!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contemprato misses with a looping left.
Doctor Greenthumb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenthumb throws a series of punches but Contemprato avoids them all with ease.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot.
Greenthumb wants to land a leg kick but Contemprato is out of range.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contemprato.
A jab from Contemprato misses.
Greenthumb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Contemprato misses with a left hand
and Greenthumb counters with a three punch combo that has Contemprato backing up. Contemprato nods at Greenthumb to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenthumb is defended easily by Contemprato.
Contemprato scores with a leg kick.
Contemprato swings for the body but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Contemprato stuns Greenthumb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Contemprato blocks the body kick.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses.
Greenthumb closes the distance and clinches up with Contemprato, looking for a takedown. Greenthumb pushes Contemprato against the cage but Contemprato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Contemprato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greenthumb.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Greenthumb.
Greenthumb closes the distance and clinches up with Contemprato, looking for a takedown. Greenthumb pushes Contemprato against the cage but Contemprato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greenthumb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greenthumb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato stuffs the takedown.
Greenthumb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato ducks under a wild hook from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Greenthumb with that takedown attempt.
Greenthumb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenthumb looks to land a combination but Contemprato avoids it well.
Contemprato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greenthumb. Greenthumb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Contemprato.
Some wild striking there from Greenthumb.
Contemprato looks to throw the jab but Greenthumb is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greenthumb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Contemprato tries to avoid it but Greenthumb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Contemprato to the ground. Contemprato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Greenthumb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Contemprato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenthumb momentarily.
Greenthumb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Contemprato digs a good body shot into Greenthumb's ribs.
Contemprato wants to slow Greenthumb down by chopping away at his legs.
Greenthumb loads up on a big right hand but Contemprato slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Contemprato, right into the meat.
Greenthumb misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Greenthumb as Contemprato shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Contemprato, right into the meat.
Contemprato gets caught napping as Greenthumb dives in and scores a takedown. Contemprato manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Contemprato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb looking to pass the guard.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Contemprato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contemprato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Contemprato wants to sweep here but Greenthumb controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Contemprato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greenthumb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greenthumb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Contemprato. Contemprato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Contemprato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Contemprato works the jab nicely.
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Greenthumb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Contemprato swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Greenthumb misses
and Contemprato counters with a one-two to the body.
Contemprato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenthumb.
Contemprato jabs Greenthumb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb has a takedown stuffed.
Greenthumb slips a jab from Contemprato.
Greenthumb throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Noel Contemprato is winning the standup battle so far.
Contemprato throws the left hand but Greenthumb avoids the punch easily.
Contemprato has been working on his balance at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Greenthumb.
Contemprato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Contemprato stops a takedown attempt from Greenthumb.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Greenthumb.
A left hand lands to the body for Contemprato.
Greenthumb blocks an uppercut.
Greenthumb tries to score a body lock takedown but Contemprato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greenthumb wants to break free but Contemprato has control.
Greenthumb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Greenthumb coming out on top.
Contemprato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenthumb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb misses with a hook. Contemprato ducked under it nicely.
Contemprato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greenthumb's head backwards.
Greenthumb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenthumb misses with a body kick.
Contemprato misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenthumb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Greenthumb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Greenthumb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Contemprato. Contemprato obviously looking to wear him down.
Greenthumb scores with a spinning back kick!
Contemprato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Contemprato misses with a looping right.
No luck for Greenthumb with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato misses with a body kick.
Greenthumb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greenthumb shoots in for a double leg but Contemprato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Contemprato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Contemprato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Greenthumb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contemprato was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Contemprato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greenthumb moves out of range as Contemprato throws a body kick.
Greenthumb 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb feints and as Contemprato raises his hands in defense, Greenthumb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Contemprato pulls Greenthumb in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenthumb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Contemprato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb tries to get to full guard but Contemprato has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contemprato controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Contemprato.
Greenthumb just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenthumb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Contemprato circles away.
Greenthumb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Contemprato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Contemprato takes a swing at Greenthumb's ribcage but misses.
Contemprato throws a looping overhand right but Greenthumb ducks down to avoid it.
Contemprato throws out a loose jab but Greenthumb uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Contemprato!
Contemprato wants to control but Greenthumb postures up.
Greenthumb looking to control but instead Contemprato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Contemprato controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Contemprato is trying to get back to full guard.
Contemprato trying to control here.
Doctor Greenthumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb is looking for a kimura but Contemprato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greenthumb to get the leverage.
Contemprato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Contemprato.
Contemprato looking for a sweep. Not yet Contemprato, not yet.
Contemprato wants to improve his position but instead Greenthumb has moved into half guard.
Contemprato gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato is controlling Greenthumb's posture.
Contemprato keeping full guard, as Greenthumb tries to pass.
Greenthumb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenthumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contemprato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noel Contemprato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Contemprato can't keep his opponent in guard - Greenthumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Contemprato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greenthumb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greenthumb's back!
Greenthumb rolls, trying to escape but Contemprato keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato biding his time, looking for the opening.
Greenthumb tries to roll but Contemprato sticks to his back.
Greenthumb trying to control the action but Contemprato just sinks the hooks in.
Contemprato slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenthumb tries to roll but Contemprato sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Contemprato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Contemprato, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Contemprato!
A victorious Noel Contemprato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Doctor Greenthumb stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lets continue fighting outside! I'll wait in the parking lot!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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