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Event:
MFN 366: End of an Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Rockin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Robbie Rockin has been cut.
Robbie Rockin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenthumb closes the distance and clinches up with Rockin, looking for a takedown. Greenthumb pushes Rockin against the cage but Rockin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rockin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Greenthumb blocks it well.
Rockin lands with a shot to the body.
Greenthumb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockin.
Greenthumb has his takedown stuffed
and Rockin counters with a nice body shot.
A left and a right from Rockin both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Rockin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greenthumb circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greenthumb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Greenthumb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greenthumb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenthumb throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rockin counter with a right hand.
Rockin works the jab nicely.
Rockin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenthumb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenthumb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rockin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Greenthumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rockin moves out of range as Greenthumb throws a body kick.
#T2#
Rockin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb looks to land a body kick but Rockin moved away.
Greenthumb lands a jab to the nose.
Rockin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenthumb dips to his left and cracks Rockin with an uppercut!
Greenthumb walks into a straight right hand from Rockin.
Rockin lands a glancing blow to the side of Greenthumb's head.
Rockin misses the shot to the body.
Rockin digs a good hook to Greenthumb's body.
#T3#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Rockin moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Greenthumb! Rockin continues to tee off on Greenthumb, landing with a left and a right! Rockin connects with a right hand that leaves Greenthumb sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Rockin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Rockin!
After winning the bout, Robbie Rockin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Doctor Greenthumb stepped up to the mic, saying 'Day by day, I get better and better. So I cant be beat. I wont be beat. '.
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Event:
MFN 365: MFN Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Greenthumb ducks under a wild hook from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a nice looking combination but Greenthumb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenthumb looks to throw the jab but LeFleur is out of range.
LeFleur digs a good body shot into Greenthumb's ribs.
Greenthumb throws out a loose jab but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeFleur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greenthumb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenthumb throws a leg kick but LeFleur moved away.
Greenthumb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenthumb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeFleur lands with an uppercut that bounces Greenthumb off the cage and back into range.
Greenthumb tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
LeFleur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenthumb momentarily.
#TD2#
Greenthumb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greenthumb lands in his opponent's guard.
Greenthumb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeFleur has momentary wrist control but Greenthumb slips an elbow through the middle.
Greenthumb with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeFleur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greenthumb.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb throwing strikes from guard but LeFleur blocks nicely.
Greenthumb trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom. #T2#
Greenthumb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb throws a big right hand that misses.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greenthumb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeFleur works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenthumb moves away.
Greenthumb checks a leg kick.
LeFleur moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGreenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenthumb throws a good cross that connects.
LeFleur throws a big shot that misses.
Greenthumb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut.
LeFleur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greenthumb throws a shot from downtown. LeFleur moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeFleur with a body shot.#T4#
LeFleur lands an overhand right.
Greenthumb catches LeFleur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greenthumb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeFleur can pounce on him.
LeFleur moves out of range of the strikes.
LeFleur misses with a straight right.
Greenthumb tries a head kick but it misses.
LeFleur throws a lazy head kick
and Greenthumb counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from LeFleur misses #KD2#
and LeFleur is countered with a crisp right hand from Greenthumb that sends him to the canvas! Greenthumb follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Allen LeFleur has been cut.
Greenthumb trying to control the action but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and LeFleur works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Greenthumb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen LeFleur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Greenthumb lands.
LeFleur looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenthumb is just out of range.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Greenthumb and LeFleur goes tumbling to the canvas! Greenthumb follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Greenthumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeFleur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a strike but LeFleur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Greenthumb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LeFleur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenthumb controls LeFleur momentarily but LeFleur frees himself.
Greenthumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Greenthumb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenthumb trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb looking to sit in guard and control but LeFleur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Greenthumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeFleur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeFleur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greenthumb tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Greenthumb working for a triangle but LeFleur defends it easily.
Greenthumb is trying to keep LeFleur in close.
LeFleur wanted to stand there but Greenthumb had control of the position.
LeFleur postures up.
Greenthumb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greenthumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greenthumb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greenthumb wants to hit a switch here but LeFleur passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Greenthumb there!
Greenthumb wants to control but LeFleur is having none of it.
Greenthumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenthumb keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Greenthumb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allen LeFleur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Greenthumb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greenthumb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
LeFleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeFleur throws a sloppy body shot
and Greenthumb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LeFleur is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Greenthumb avoids the body shot from LeFleur.
It seemed like Greenthumb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LeFleur scores with a jab to the body.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenthumb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from LeFleur.
Greenthumb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeFleur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
LeFleur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenthumb! But no joy.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a head kick but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Greenthumb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeFleur lands with a shot to the body.
Doctor Greenthumb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeFleur dips to his left and cracks Greenthumb with an uppercut!
Greenthumb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allen LeFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeFleur as he jumps to the side.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeFleur throws a shot from downtown. Greenthumb moves away and avoids it.
LeFleur staying out of range there.
LeFleur cracks the inside of Greenthumb's front leg.
LeFleur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenthumb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenthumb swings widly with a right hand
and LeFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greenthumb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenthumb takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
LeFleur lands with a shot to the body.
LeFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenthumb misses the jab.
A jab lands there for LeFleur.
Greenthumb throws a hook but LeFleur blocks it.
LeFleur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenthumb.
LeFleur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenthumb lunges at LeFleur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeFleur's hand.
LeFleur misses with a hook. Greenthumb ducked under it nicely.
LeFleur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greenthumb counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
LeFleur defending well as Greenthumb loads up on a big left hand.
LeFleur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greenthumb throws a lazy right hand but LeFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeFleur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen LeFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenthumb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greenthumb throws a hook to the side of LeFleur's head but LeFleur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeFleur scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeFleur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenthumb.
LeFleur is looking to counter punch.
Greenthumb needs to keep his hands up - LeFleur had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
LeFleur waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Greenthumb. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Greenthumb to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#
Greenthumb is rocked!
Greenthumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen LeFleur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greenthumb 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Greenthumb!
Doctor Greenthumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MFN 361
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Ash closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Ash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greenthumb blocks a body shot from Ash.
Greenthumb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greenthumb lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ash has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Greenthumb breaks from the clinch.
Ash scores with a body shot.
Ash lands with a cross.
Ash misses the jab.
Greenthumb throwing a counter right hand but Ash manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Greenthumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ash is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Greenthumb has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ash is looking to defend but Greenthumb has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ash! Greenthumb pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ash taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doctor Greenthumb!
An out of breath Doctor Greenthumb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MFN 358
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Santa Cruz connects with the punch.
Santa Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Santa Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Greenthumb.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Santa Cruz.#CL#
Greenthumb gets tackled into the cage by Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz maintains the clinch.
Santa Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santa Cruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greenthumb lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenthumb landing knees to the head.
Santa Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Greenthumb controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santa Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santa Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greenthumb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Greenthumb throws a head punch that misses.
Greenthumb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santa Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Santa Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenthumb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santa Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greenthumb has had enough of the clinch but Santa Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Santa Cruz on the inside.
Greenthumb lands with a right to the head.
Santa Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Greenthumb.
Rafael Santa Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Greenthumb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greenthumb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santa Cruz.
Greenthumb tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Santa Cruz tightens his grip and picks Greenthumb up, before dumping him to the ground. Greenthumb manages to land in guard.
Santa Cruz landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greenthumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santa Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Santa Cruz content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Greenthumb's brow.
Santa Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Greenthumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santa Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenthumb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santa Cruz.
Greenthumb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Santa Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Santa Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greenthumb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santa Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Greenthumb's legs - danger averted.
Santa Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santa Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenthumb is retaining full guard.
Santa Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santa Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santa Cruz with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santa Cruz won't allow Greenthumb to sweep him here.
Santa Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greenthumb looks to throw the jab but Santa Cruz is out of range.
Greenthumb misses with a head kick.
Santa Cruz cracks Greenthumb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santa Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Greenthumb seems unphased.
Santa Cruz throws a body punch but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Greenthumb thinks about the counter body kick.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch there but Greenthumb circles away.
Greenthumb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Santa Cruz lands with a cross.
A jab from Santa Cruz finds it's way through Greenthumb's defenses.
Santa Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenthumb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greenthumb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santa Cruz.
It seemed like Greenthumb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santa Cruz lands with a straight right. Greenthumb didn't see that one coming.
Greenthumb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz catches Greenthumb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Santa Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Greenthumb needs to keep his hands up - Santa Cruz had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Greenthumb staying out of range there.
Greenthumb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santa Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santa Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greenthumb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santa Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenthumb ducks right into an uppercut from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santa Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenthumb is just out of range.
Greenthumb keeps the fight on the outside.
Santa Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenthumb can do to turn this around?
Greenthumb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rafael Santa Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Santa Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Good exchange - Santa Cruz coming out on top.
Greenthumb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greenthumb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenthumb blocks a jab.
Santa Cruz lunges at Greenthumb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greenthumb's hand.
Good shot there by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greenthumb throws a wild body kick that Santa Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Santa Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Greenthumb.
Santa Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up.
Santa Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santa Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenthumb misses with a left hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greenthumb thinking.
Greenthumb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenthumb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santa Cruz.
Greenthumb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santa Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greenthumb scrambles back to his feet.
Greenthumb throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santa Cruz, right into the meat.
#T4#
Santa Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santa Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Santa Cruz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santa Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenthumb! But no joy.
Greenthumb scores with a sloppy right hand. Santa Cruz should have avoided that one.
Greenthumb takes a swing at Santa Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santa Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Santa Cruz looks to throw the jab but Greenthumb is out of range.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot
and Santa Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenthumb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greenthumb is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Greenthumb lands a brutal head kick. Santa Cruz looks out on his feet and Greenthumb throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Doctor Greenthumb!
A very excited looking Doctor Greenthumb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CFC 397
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Greenthumb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Lopez's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greenthumb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Greenthumb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenthumb raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenthumb loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenthumb.
Decent striking displayed by Greenthumb there.
Greenthumb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Greenthumb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Greenthumb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Greenthumb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Lopez catches Greenthumb right on the button with a cross.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Greenthumb moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Greenthumb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Greenthumb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greenthumb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenthumb misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
A jab from Greenthumb does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws a head kick but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Greenthumb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez. No joy for Greenthumb on that attempt.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Greenthumb.
Greenthumb connects with the punch.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miguel Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Greenthumb backs away looking to recover.
Lopez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
#T3#
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greenthumb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greenthumb avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenthumb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Greenthumb missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greenthumb misses with a hook
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greenthumb tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greenthumb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez is looking to wear down Greenthumb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Greenthumb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lopez has got the better of the exchanges.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Greenthumb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenthumb moves away.
Lopez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenthumb misses the target.
Greenthumb scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenthumb throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenthumb works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenthumb can do to turn this around?
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenthumb.
Greenthumb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Greenthumb misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenthumb lands the left hand.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greenthumb avoids a kick to the body.
Greenthumb catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Lopez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Greenthumb avoids it.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Greenthumb moves out of range easily.
Greenthumb moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez. #T2#
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenthumb.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenthumb.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Greenthumb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenthumb is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Greenthumb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Greenthumb.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot.
Greenthumb throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Greenthumb looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.#T3#
Greenthumb shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Greenthumb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Greenthumb.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenthumb throws out the jab.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Greenthumb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenthumb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Greenthumb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenthumb misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Greenthumb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Greenthumb lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Greenthumb misses.
A slow jab from Greenthumb misses its intended target.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez throws a one two combo.
Greenthumb throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Greenthumb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenthumb is just out of range.
Lopez works Greenthumb's body with a nice hook.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greenthumb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenthumb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greenthumb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greenthumb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenthumb misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez slips a straight right by Greenthumb.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Greenthumb with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Lopez scores with a four punch combination!
Lopez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greenthumb avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Greenthumb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greenthumb doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doctor Greenthumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenthumb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Lopez scores with a four punch combination!
Lopez looks for the body kick but Greenthumb saw that one coming.
Greenthumb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez throws a front kick that sends Greenthumb stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greenthumb fails with a takedown attempt.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Greenthumb.#T3#
Lopez tries to land a body kick
enabling Greenthumb to counter with a crisp jab.
Greenthumb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greenthumb throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
A head kick misses from Greenthumb.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Greenthumb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Greenthumb throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Greenthumb connects with a jab.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Greenthumb saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Greenthumb.#T4#
Greenthumb misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez stuns Greenthumb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greenthumb.
Lopez tried to counter with a leg kick but Greenthumb avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenthumb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Miguel Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greenthumb.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lopez. Greenthumb shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lopez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
An out of breath Miguel Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Doctor Greenthumb stepped up to the mic, saying 'Day by day, I get better and better. So I cant be beat. I wont be beat. '.
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Event:
Destiny 168: Killer vs. Puno 2
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Jabber throws a big shot that misses.
Greenthumb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jabber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenthumb.
Greenthumb has a takedown stuffed.
Jabber throws a hook but Greenthumb blocks it.
Greenthumb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jabber jabs Greenthumb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Greenthumb slips under a jab from Jabber.
Jabber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jabber throws a body punch but Greenthumb moves out of range. #KD2#
Greenthumb moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jabber goes down! Can Greenthumb finish him!?#ROC2#
Jabber is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Jabber has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenthumb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greenthumb throwing strikes but missing.
Greenthumb stopping the sweep attempt from Jabber.#T1#
Greenthumb trying to control but Jabber is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb is in close to Jabber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Jabber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greenthumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabber is keeping the position for now.
Jabber seems to have got his legs back now.
Greenthumb is fighting to break Jabber's control of his arms but Jabber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jabber wants to sweep but no luck.
Greenthumb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jabber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greenthumb.
Jabber seems keen to control Greenthumb's posture.
My spies in Prestige MMA Acadamy inform me that Greenthumb has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Greenthumb works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Jabber wants to control but Greenthumb is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb looks to land a strike but Jabber avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Greenthumb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greenthumb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Greenthumb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jabber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Greenthumb working for submissions but it's allowed Jabber to get to half guard.
Greenthumb controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Greenthumb actively working from the bottom here.
Jabber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Greenthumb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jabber stalling away here and it's allowed Greenthumb to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Greenthumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Greenthumb throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Jabber keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Greenthumb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Jabber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jabber throws a series of punches but Greenthumb avoids them all with ease.
Greenthumb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Greenthumb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doctor Greenthumb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jabber tries to clinch but Greenthumb is having none of it.
Greenthumb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greenthumb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut
and Jabber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jabber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenthumb. #CL#
Jabber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greenthumb, pushing him back against the cage.
Greenthumb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jabber's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Greenthumb breaks the clinch.
Jabber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jabber throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenthumb! But no joy.
Greenthumb throws the left hand but Jabber avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jabber thumps Greenthumb with a low kick.#T1#
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut. Jabber saw that one coming.
Greenthumb moves out of range as Jabber throws a body kick.
A big right from Jabber misses.
Jabber swings widly with a right hand
and Greenthumb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jabber throws an off balance right hand
enabling Greenthumb to counter with a crisp jab.
Jabber loads up on a big right hand but Greenthumb slips the punch.
Greenthumb keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Greenthumb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick from Jabber lands but Greenthumb takes it in his stride.
Greenthumb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jabber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jabber darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Greenthumb counters with a right hand that sends Jabber tumbling to the canvas! Can Greenthumb finish him? He dives into Jabber's guard looking to do just that!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenthumb postures up in Jabber's guard and throws a big left but Jabber blocks it.
Jabber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greenthumb on the ground.
Jabber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb stands up over Jabber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb throwing strikes from guard but Jabber blocks nicely.
Greenthumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Greenthumb tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Greenthumb works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Greenthumb trying to control the position but Jabber is working away.
Greenthumb wants to take a breather but Jabber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Greenthumb. #T3#
Greenthumb loads up on a big left hand. Jabber felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Greenthumb looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jabber can't hide his disappointment, as Greenthumb celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Greenthumb!
A less than humble Doctor Greenthumb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 54
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Greenthumb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deegan on the side of the head.
Greenthumb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Deegan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Deegan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Greenthumb wants to control but Deegan postures up.
Greenthumb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Greenthumb takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Greenthumb is trying to work for a sweep but Deegan has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greenthumb is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deegan working Greenthumb over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deegan with shots to the head and body - Greenthumb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Deegan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greenthumb's face.
Deegan landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Greenthumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Greenthumb wants to improve his position but Deegan is controlling well.
Deegan tries to pass to full mount but Greenthumb defends it.
Greenthumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Deegan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deegan prevents Greenthumb from improving his position.
Greenthumb is pressing down on Deegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Deegan won't allow Greenthumb to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Greenthumb has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Greenthumb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greenthumb has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Greenthumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deegan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Greenthumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenthumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan pushing down on Greenthumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deegan is trying to control the action in half guard but Greenthumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greenthumb is looking to control Deegan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greenthumb avoid being mounted?
Deegan working Greenthumb over with strikes. #T3#
Deegan lands strikes from half guard.
Greenthumb tries to get to full guard but Deegan has control of the leg.
Greenthumb taking some punishment here, with Deegan in his half guard. #SUB#
Deegan seems to be working for a kimura but Greenthumb defends the submission attempt.
Deegan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Greenthumb to regain full guard.
Deegan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deegan trying to control but Greenthumb is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deegan is one step ahead there.
Deegan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greenthumb has Deegan pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenthumb is keeping the position for now.
Greenthumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Greenthumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deegan is aware though and is defending well.
Deegan stands and throws Greenthumb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greenthumb takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Greenthumb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Greenthumb wants to control but Deegan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Deegan has Greenthumb up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Greenthumb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenthumb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Deegan gets a double leg takedown into Greenthumb's guard.#SUB2#
Greenthumb has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.
Deegan won't allow Greenthumb to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Greenthumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deegan lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenthumb is retaining full guard.
Deegan throws a big right hand that misses.
Deegan throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Greenthumb has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.
Greenthumb keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Deegan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenthumb has Deegan pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Deegan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Deegan stuns Greenthumb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deegan as he avoids it easily.
Deegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot.
Deegan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greenthumb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Deegan closes the distance and pushes Greenthumb back into the cage.
Deegan landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Deegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deegan prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deegan. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Greenthumb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Deegan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greenthumb was covering up waiting for the punch and Deegan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cory Deegan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenthumb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deegan wants to control from the top but Greenthumb keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Prestige MMA Acadamy inform us that Greenthumb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deegan preventing the sweep.
Greenthumb is trying to control the position but Deegan postures up.
Deegan cracks Greenthumb with a solid left hand.
Deegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deegan with a nice head shot there.
Deegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deegan is looking to advance position but Greenthumb won't allow it.
Greenthumb moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Deegan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greenthumb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deegan has managed to get both his arms back between Greenthumb's legs - danger averted.
Greenthumb keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Greenthumb is trying to keep Deegan in close.
#SUB2#
Greenthumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greenthumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deegan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Greenthumb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Greenthumb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deegan striking off his back but it's not causing Greenthumb any problems.
Deegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greenthumb looking to sit in guard and control but Deegan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Deegan advances position into side control!
Greenthumb is trying to get back to half guard.
Deegan misses with the ground and pound.
Deegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenthumb can do to turn this around?
Deegan misses with the ground and pound.
Deegan is working Greenthumb over with some ground and pound from side control.
Greenthumb tries to improve position but can't.
Deegan working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Deegan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deegan passes Greenthumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greenthumb manages to get to full guard.
Deegan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Deegan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Greenthumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Greenthumb has momentary wrist control but Deegan slips an elbow through the middle.
Deegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deegan is thwarting Greenthumb's attempts to control the position.
Greenthumb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deegan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Greenthumb in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Greenthumb tries to hold on but Deegan pushes him away.
Deegan with a couple of short strikes.
Greenthumb is working to get back to half guard.
Doctor Greenthumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Deegan wants to control the pace but Greenthumb is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Deegan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greenthumb is in a horrible position here. Deegan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Deegan raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenthumb tries to reverse the position but Deegan maintains control.
Deegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greenthumb is looking to escape.
Greenthumb is bucking up trying to escape but Deegan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Deegan trying to control but Greenthumb is having none of it. #T3#
Deegan lands a big shot there that rocks Greenthumb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Deegan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Greenthumb is on top in guard.
Greenthumb chips away with some ground and pound.
Greenthumb throws a big elbow that misses.
Deegan looking for a sweep. Not yet Deegan, not yet. #SU2#
Greenthumb stands and steps away. Deegan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Deegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Greenthumb should have avoided that one.
Greenthumb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deegan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deegan wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenthumb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##TD#
Deegan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deegan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Greenthumb some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan landing strikes.
Greenthumb is not content to let Deegan control the position.
Greenthumb is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deegan connects with a decent elbow.
Cory Deegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deegan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Greenthumb gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Deegan controlling the position easily from mount.
Deegan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Deegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deegan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Deegan!
During a confident post fight interview, Cory Deegan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Doctor Greenthumb spoke after the fight, saying 'Day by day, I get better and better. So I cant be beat. I wont be beat. '.
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Event:
Destiny 162: Tanner vs. Alves
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Elwood.
Elwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greenthumb. That did some damage!
Greenthumb moves out of range of the leg kick from Elwood.
Jab by Elwood.
Greenthumb circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD#
Elwood drops Greenthumb with a beautiful combination! Greenthumb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Elwood is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
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!
Elwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greenthumb.
Elwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greenthumb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elwood falls off balance throwing a combination
and as Elwood loses concentration momentarily, Greenthumb counters with a picture perfect head kick! Elwood goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doctor Greenthumb!
Doctor Greenthumb tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Greenthumb lands a big shot that drops Big Chop! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
Big Chop is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vic Chai Big Chop has been cut.#SUB#
Big Chop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Greenthumb has picked Big Chop up and slammed him! Big Chop can't keep hold of the triangle and Greenthumb manages to pass to side control!
Oh Big Chop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greenthumb lands a huge shot from side control! Big Chop is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doctor Greenthumb!
After the fight, Doctor Greenthumb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EPL 8.11
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Greenthumb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
Watson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Greenthumb counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Watson defending well as Greenthumb loads up on a big left hand.
Watson cracks Greenthumb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greenthumb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prestige MMA Acadamy in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenthumb throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Greenthumb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watson lands with a kick to the temple. Greenthumb shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
We've been informed that Watson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Greenthumb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson throws a hook but Greenthumb blocks it.
A big left from Watson misses.
Greenthumb lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Greenthumb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greenthumb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenthumb misses with a looping left.
Watson tries to land a leg kick but Greenthumb saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Watson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Watson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Watson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Greenthumb is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A jab from Watson misses.
Greenthumb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenthumb slips a jab from Watson.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenthumb.
Watson slips under a jab from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenthumb misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
A jab lands there for Greenthumb.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watson slips a straight right by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb shoots in looking for a takedown but Watson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greenthumb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Greenthumb is out of range.
Greenthumb throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenthumb.
Watson misses with a hook.
Watson's corner calls for a 1-2. Watson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Watson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Watson misses with a looping left.
Watson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenthumbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson tests Greenthumb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenthumb throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson tries to move into range but Greenthumb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greenthumb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Watson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watson connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Watson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Greenthumb might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenthumb blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watson, as that shot connected.
A jab from Watson misses.
Greenthumb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Watson blocks a jab.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greenthumb throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Greenthumb's knee momentarily.
Greenthumb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Watson is rocked!
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Greenthumb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greenthumb lands a leg kick that knocks Watson off balance momentarily.
Greenthumb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greenthumb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut.
Greenthumb tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Greenthumb fails with the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Watson scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greenthumb on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Watson.
Greenthumb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson throws out a leg kick but Greenthumb moves out of range and Watson only half commits.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenthumb.
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Greenthumb throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenthumb throws out the jab.
Watson connects with a looping right hand.
Watson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greenthumb's calf.#T4#
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Greenthumb slips the punch.
Greenthumb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Greenthumb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
A little feinted left hand from Greenthumb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Greenthumb moves out of range easily.
Greenthumb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Greenthumb.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Watson tests Greenthumb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Watson works the jab nicely.
Greenthumb throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Greenthumb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenthumb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watson.
Greenthumb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A jab from Greenthumb misses.
Watson motions for Greenthumb to come forward. Watson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greenthumb is looking to counter punch.
Greenthumb looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greenthumb throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watson misses with a hook
letting Greenthumb counter with a right hand.
Greenthumb throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenthumb. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doctor Greenthumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenthumb.
Watson throws a fast counter high kick but Greenthumb manages to duck under it in time.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Greenthumb counters with a right hand to the body.
Greenthumb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Watson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Watson scores with a leg kick.
Watson misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Greenthumb misses the target.
Watson stuffs the takedown.
Watson scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenthumb throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Greenthumb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Greenthumb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
Greenthumb shoots in for a double leg but Watson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid body kick from Watson.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Greenthumb misses with a hook
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Greenthumb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Greenthumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Watson.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses.
Greenthumb backing away here, and Watson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Greenthumb to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson jabs at Greenthumb's body.
Thomas Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greenthumb throws a sloppy head kick
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Watson!
Doctor Greenthumb was interviewed post fight and said 'Day by day, I get better and better. So I cant be beat. I wont be beat. '.
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