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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Skip Foreplay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legolas Greenleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreplay comes to the ring accompanied by Hip to be Square. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skip Foreplay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Legolas Greenleaf!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenleaf avoids the head kick by Foreplay.
Greenleaf avoids the head kick by Foreplay.
Foreplay misses with a head kick.
Foreplay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Foreplay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenleaf.
Greenleaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foreplay is trying to maintain a safe position but Greenleaf gets an underhook and turns Foreplay into the ropes.
Greenleaf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Foreplay regains guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greenleaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenleaf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greenleaf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foreplay wants to stand up but Greenleaf is controlling him.
Greenleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreplay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenleaf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greenleaf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foreplay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenleaf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greenleaf.
Greenleaf throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Greenleaf is trying to control the position but Foreplay postures up.
Greenleaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foreplay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greenleaf had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Foreplay is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Greenleaf Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Foreplay's back instead.
Foreplay breaks Greenleaf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greenleaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foreplay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foreplay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greenleaf has his foot on Foreplay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foreplay works his way back into a safe position though.
Greenleaf looks gassed!
Foreplay stops Greenleaf from standing up.
Foreplay trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenleaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foreplay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foreplay prevents Greenleaf from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay looking to pass the guard.
Foreplay pushing down on Greenleaf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greenleaf trying to control here.
Foreplay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Foreplay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greenleaf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greenleaf is trying to maintain the position but Foreplay is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Foreplay trying to control the pace.
Foreplay is tying to control. Greenleaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greenleaf wants to improve his position but Foreplay is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Foreplay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greenleaf avoids the head kick by Foreplay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foreplay scores with a head kick.
Foreplay tries to land a front kick but Greenleaf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foreplay tries a head kick but it misses.
Foreplay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greenleaf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Legolas Greenleaf will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Foreplay scores with a nice body kick.
Greenleaf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Foreplay throws a head kick that misses.
Skip Foreplay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreplay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenleaf clinches up against the ropes.
Greenleaf gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Foreplay trying to control here.
Greenleaf seems to be working for a kimura but Foreplay defends the submission attempt.
Foreplay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenleaf is working away from the top position though.
Foreplay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenleaf postures up in Foreplay's guard and throws a big left but Foreplay blocks it.
Greenleaf is looking to advance position but Foreplay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Foreplay wants to take his opponent's back but Greenleaf doesn't allow it.
Foreplay trying to control but Greenleaf is having none of it.
Greenleaf is desperately trying to improve his position but Foreplay has a good base and remains in mount.
Foreplay trying to control but Greenleaf is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foreplay wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Foreplay prevents Greenleaf from getting the reversal.
Greenleaf is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Greenleaf is desperately trying to improve his position but Foreplay has a good base and remains in mount.
Foreplay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay controlling the pace for now.
Greenleaf wants to control but Foreplay is having none of it.
Foreplay tries to control but Greenleaf wriggling away.
Foreplay avoids the attempt from Greenleaf to control.
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.
Greenleaf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Greenleaf drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foreplay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foreplay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foreplay!
Foreplay blocks the strikes from Greenleaf.
Foreplay working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenleaf tries to escape but Foreplay is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Foreplay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Greenleaf avoids the head kick by Foreplay.
Foreplay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Foreplay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foreplay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foreplay throws a head kick that misses.
Foreplay lands a head kick. Greenleaf smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foreplay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greenleaf has Foreplay up against the ropes in a clinch.
Greenleaf looking for a takedown.
Greenleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greenleaf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Foreplay regains guard immediately.
Greenleaf is looking to work some ground and pound but Foreplay has wrist control.
Greenleaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greenleaf is looking to work some ground and pound but Foreplay has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreplay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Greenleaf won't allow Foreplay to sweep him here.
Greenleaf throwing strikes from guard but Foreplay blocks nicely.
Greenleaf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foreplay is pulling down on Greenleaf's head. It's preventing any offense from Greenleaf, at least for the moment.
Foreplay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greenleaf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greenleaf wants to stand but Foreplay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Greenleaf is looking to work some ground and pound but Foreplay has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greenleaf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Foreplay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greenleaf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foreplay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenleaf moves away.
Foreplay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Foreplay.
Foreplay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenleaf moves out of range as Foreplay throws a body kick.
Foreplay throws a body kick that misses.
Foreplay throws a head kick but Greenleaf moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greenleaf.
Greenleaf scores with punches from side control.
Foreplay tries to improve position but can't.
Foreplay is working hard here to advance position.
Greenleaf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Greenleaf tries to score with some ground and pound. Foreplay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greenleaf is controlling him well.
Greenleaf with the ground and pound but Foreplay regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Greenleaf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greenleaf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foreplay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Foreplay throws a body kick that misses.
Greenleaf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foreplay's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foreplay is on top in guard.
Greenleaf throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Legolas Greenleaf.
I think Greenleaf 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Legolas Greenleaf!
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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
RATING
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