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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturmpruegel comes to the cage accompanied by BYOB - System of a Down. The crowd seem to be enjoying Green's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Unforgiven. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturmpruegel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmpruegel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left and a right from Green both land. Nice combination.
Green works Sturmpruegel's body with a nice hook.
Sturmpruegel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sturmpruegel is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmpruegel is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturmpruegel defending well though.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green misses with a head shot. Sturmpruegel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sturmpruegel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturmpruegel is retaining full guard.
Green passes into half guard.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sturmpruegel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturmpruegel keeps working.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Green throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sturmpruegel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green throwing shots but Sturmpruegel is blocking nicely.
Sturmpruegel is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green drops an elbow to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Sturmpruegel pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sturmpruegel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green controlling the pace.
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.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sturmpruegel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturmpruegel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green trying to control the action but Sturmpruegel is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sturmpruegel taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green cracks Sturmpruegel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sturmpruegel with a body shot.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sturmpruegel misses its target.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Sturmpruegel's shoulder, as Sturmpruegel tries to avoid the shot.
Sturmpruegel throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws a jab when Sturmpruegel was well out of range.
Sturmpruegel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Sturmpruegel throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green swings widly with a right hand
letting Sturmpruegel counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Sturmpruegel.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roberto Sturmpruegel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Pablo Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Sturmpruegel.
Green walks into a jab.
Sturmpruegel misses the shot to the body.
Green steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturmpruegel looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Sturmpruegel throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Sturmpruegel tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturmpruegel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturmpruegel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturmpruegel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Sturmpruegel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sturmpruegel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Green swings for the body but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Sturmpruegel throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green throws out a counter right but Sturmpruegel avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmpruegel takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Sturmpruegel throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmpruegel thumps Green with a low kick.
Green lands an overhand right.
Green slips under a jab.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sturmpruegel throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturmpruegel throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Sturmpruegel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Green lands a nice hook to Sturmpruegel's body. Sturmpruegel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green throws a hook to the side of Sturmpruegel's head but Sturmpruegel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sturmpruegel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot by Green.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Sturmpruegel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Green is looking to take this one to the mat.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Sturmpruegel is controlling him.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green with a jab.
Green looks to land a left hand but Sturmpruegel moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sturmpruegel scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturmpruegel ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green fails with the takedown.
Sturmpruegel tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturmpruegel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturmpruegel scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
Green blocks a head kick by Sturmpruegel.
A nice side step and Green releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Sturmpruegel looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Pablo Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sturmpruegel misses with a two punch combination.
Juan Pablo Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturmpruegel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sturmpruegel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturmpruegel keeps working.
Green happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Sturmpruegel is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green laying and praying for a moment but Sturmpruegel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Green with the ground and pound but Sturmpruegel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Green is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturmpruegel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sturmpruegel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juan Pablo Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturmpruegel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Roberto Sturmpruegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green postures up in Sturmpruegel's guard and throws a big left but Sturmpruegel blocks it.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Sturmpruegel blocks nicely.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green trying to control but Sturmpruegel is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturmpruegel works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturmpruegel's hands.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sturmpruegel throws a big counter combination but Green scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Green throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sturmpruegel.
Green blocks a head kick by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into Sturmpruegel's guard.
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!
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Juan Pablo Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Green drops back looking for a leg! Sturmpruegel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sturmpruegel manages to kick Green off! Green jumps back into Sturmpruegel's guard.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pablo 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo Green!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juan Pablo Green waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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