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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Big looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Greenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Big!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Big sprawls well initially but Greenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greenberg lands a nice short elbow.
Big slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greenberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Greenberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greenberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greenberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Big's head.
Big is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greenberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Big wants to stand but Greenberg is controlling the position.
Big looks gassed!
Greenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenberg with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Big wants to sweep here but Greenberg controlling him for the moment.
Greenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greenberg postures up in Big's guard and throws a big left but Big blocks it.
Greenberg is working Big over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Greenberg with a nice head shot there.
Greenberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greenberg with a nice head shot there.
Greenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Big is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greenberg with a nice head shot there.
Greenberg prevents Big from getting back to his feet.
Greenberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Big's head.
Big throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Greenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Big doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Greenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greenberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greenberg working some strikes from top position.
Greenberg won't allow Big to sweep him here.
Greenberg landing with the ground and pound.
Greenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenbergis looking to pass into half guard but Big pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Big is in guard.
Big preventing the sweep.
Big postures up and lands a big shot to Greenberg's brow.
Big connects with a couple of short punches.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greenberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Big's waist but Big gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greenberg off to one side.
Big throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greenberg.
Greenberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Big flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Greenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Greenberg there.
Greenberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greenberg slips a nice elbow through Big's hands, connecting with Big's forehead.
Big gets full guard.
Greenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Big works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Big lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Big is trying to keep Greenberg in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greenberg feints and as Big raises his hands in defense, Greenberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big striking off his back but it's not causing Greenberg any problems.
Greenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greenberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greenberg postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Greenberg dominated that round.
That's time! Greenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Big connects with a high kick.
Greenberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Big tries to avoid it but Greenberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Big to the ground. Big escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greenberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Big but Big pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mark Greenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Greenberg with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Big can't handle though.
Greenberg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Greenberg striking off his back but it's not causing Big any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Big's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Big wants to control from the top but Greenberg keeps moving.
Greenberg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Greenberg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Big is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Greenberg - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Big as Greenberg shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Greenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Greenberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Big takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Greenberg is chipping away with strikes.
Greenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Greenberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Greenberg grinds an elbow into Big's temple.
Greenberg working the ground and pound.
Big misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Greenberg grinds an elbow into Big's temple.
Mark Greenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Big is looking to regain half guard here but Greenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greenberg lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Big tries to sprawl out of it but Greenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Big manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big tries to clinch there but Greenberg circles away.
Big has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big wants a takedown but no success here.
Greenberg can't get the takedown.
Big escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Big tries to clinch but Greenberg moves out of range.
Greenberg lands a body shot.
Greenberg has his takedown stuffed
and Big counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Big misses.
Big gets caught flat footed, as Greenberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Big's brow.
Greenberg throwing strikes from guard but Big blocks nicely.
Greenberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Big working a defensive guard here.
Big has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Danga de danga de dang - Greenberg scores with a four punch combination!
Greenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greenberg has his takedown stuffed
and Big counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Greenberg. No joy for Big on that attempt.
Greenberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Big tries to buck Greenberg off but Greenberg is having none of it.
Big is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greenberg lands some shots froms side control.
Big is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greenberg off and has taken his back!
Big doesn't have the hooks in and Greenberg manages to turn into his guard.
Big has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Greenberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Greenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Greenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greenberg shoots in and drives through. Big sprawls well.
Greenberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Big counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Big keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greenberg's head.
Big wants to stand but Greenberg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Greenberg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Greenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Big throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenberg has a closed guard, preventing Big from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenberg throwing strikes from guard but Big blocks nicely.
Greenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Big trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Greenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Big trying to keep a closed guard but Greenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Big is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greenberg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg wants to improve his position but Big is controlling well.
Greenberg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Greenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greenberg.
Big landing some decent shots from guard.
Big wants to control from the top but Greenberg keeps moving.
Greenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big is one step ahead there.
Big tries to stand but Greenberg is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Greenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big regains half guard.
Big has one foot on Greenberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Greenberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Big is trying to stand up here but Greenberg is controlling him well.
Big blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greenberg.
Greenberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Big is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Greenberg pulls his head out easily.
Greenberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Big wants to get back to full guard.
Greenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Big manages to get to full guard.
Greenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Big's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Big.
Greenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Big utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greenberg throws and elbow that misses. Big uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greenberg's guard. Nice move by Big!
Mark Greenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Big won't allow Greenberg to sweep him here.
Rob Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Greenberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greenberg, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Greenberg!
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