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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baratheon (ranked 1375 p4p, 171 weight class) and Danny Greene (ranked 2183 p4p, 244 weight class). Danny Greene acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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166 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Greene!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baratheon defends it well.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Greene moves out of range as Baratheon strikes.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baratheon won't be happy with that.
Baratheon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Baratheon is looking to get to half guard.
Baratheon gets back to half guard.
Greene slips a nice elbow through Baratheon's hands, connecting with Baratheon's forehead.
Ground and pound from Greene.
Greene working over Baratheon with some ground and pound. Baratheon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Greene thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greene looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baratheon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($800/Week) inform me that Greene has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene slips a nice elbow through Baratheon's hands, connecting with Baratheon's forehead.
Baratheon is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Baratheon's temple.
Greene drops an elbow to the side of Baratheon's head.
Greene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baratheon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greene working the head and body with strikes.
Greene throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greene is trying to control. Baratheon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baratheon has hold of Greene's hands but Greene slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baratheon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baratheon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greene.
Baratheon controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baratheon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Baratheon wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
Baratheon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baratheon has his hands on Greene's head, controlling the position.
Greene lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greene makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greene content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene 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.
Greene with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon trying to keep a closed guard but Greene is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Baratheon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Baratheon misses with a shot to the body
and Greene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baratheon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon wants to get back to his feet but Greene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baratheon trying to control the position.
Baratheon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baratheon tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greene throws a big elbow that misses.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baratheon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baratheon has a closed guard, preventing Greene from standing up.
Greene cracks Baratheon with a solid left hand.
Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baratheon controls Greene momentarily but Greene frees himself.
Greene content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greene wants to stand but Baratheon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Greene with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon looking to control.
Baratheon wants to improve his position but instead Greene has moved into half guard.
Greene scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon has hold of Greene's hands but Greene slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baratheon manages to get to full guard.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene working some strikes from top position.
Greene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baratheon's head.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene works over Baratheon with some ground and pound from guard.
Baratheon has his hands on Greene's head, controlling the position.
Greene is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greene landing with the ground and pound.
Greene works over Baratheon with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
Baratheon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon looking to control.
Greene works over Baratheon with some ground and pound from guard.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baratheon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greene wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.
Greene won't allow Baratheon to get back to his feet.
Greene stands and throws Baratheon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon can't do much from the bottom here.
Greene trying to control the position but Baratheon is working away.
Baratheon taking a bit of punishment here - Greene scoring with strikes.
Baratheon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baratheon keeping his opponent close.
Danny Greene has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greene landing strikes.
Greene working the head with strikes.
Baratheon struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene taking a break here but Baratheon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Greene winds up and cracks Baratheon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greene prevents Baratheon from improving his position.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Baratheon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baratheon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratheon has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Baratheon blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Baratheon lands with a cross.
Baratheon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Baratheon's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body.
Baratheon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Bobby Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Baratheon, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Bobby Baratheon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baratheon wants to get back to full guard.
Greene lands with a punch from half guard.
Baratheon wants to control but Greene is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baratheon defending well though.
Baratheon is trying to maintain the position but Greene is very close to passing his half guard.
Baratheon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baratheon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Greene lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is trying to control the position but Greene postures up.
Greene won't allow Baratheon to sweep him here.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greene distracts Baratheon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greene cracks Baratheon with a solid left hand.
Greene pushes down on Baratheon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greene looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greene lands a nice short elbow.
Greene slips a nice elbow through Baratheon's hands, connecting with Baratheon's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon is looking to improve his position.
Greene winds up and cracks Baratheon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene working over Baratheon with some ground and pound. Baratheon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baratheon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greene takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baratheon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greene's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greene's back!
Baratheon is not going to allow Greene to sit and survive in this position.
Greene can't escape the position.
Greene trying to control the position but Baratheon manages to sink in the hooks.
Greene covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Danny Greene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baratheon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Greene trying to control the hands but Baratheon breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon misses with a punch to the head.
Greene can't escape the position.
Baratheon missing with strikes from the back.
Greene looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Baratheon misses with punches from the back.
Baratheon controlling well, preventing Greene from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratheon struggling to land strikes to the head as Greene covers up.
Bobby Baratheon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baratheon misses with an elbow to the head.
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 Bobby Baratheon.
I think Greene 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Greene!
Danny Greene opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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