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Event:
HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Victor defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Victor misses with a straight right.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Victor lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green throws an off balance right hand
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
Green throws the left hand but Victor avoids the punch easily.
Victor misses with a double jab.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Victor moves away and avoids it.
Green slips a jab from Victor.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Victor moves away from the strike by Green. #TD#
Green fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Victor sprawls well initially but Green persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victor trying to control here.
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green wants to take a breather but Victor is having none of it.
Victor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Victor's arms.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 4, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Victor looking for the choke but no joy.
Green is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Green is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Victor working for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Victor tightening his grip on Green, looking for the choke.
Victor gets his hands free as Green looks to control. #SUB2#
Victor looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Victor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Green has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Green fending off the submission attempt from Victor. #T3#
I really don't envy Green right now.
#SUB2#
Victor tightening his grip on Green, looking for the choke.
Victor keeps control of the position as Green tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Green fending off the submission attempt from Victor. #SUB2#
Victor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Green has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Victor has got his arm under Green's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Green has spun round into Victor's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Victor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Green is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Victor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Victor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Victor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Victor.
Victor misses with an uppercut.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Victor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Victor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Victors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Victor.
Victor slips a jab and a cross from Green.
#TD#
Green throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Victor was covering up waiting for the punch and Green finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Victor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green won't allow Victor to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victor keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #T1#
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Victor looking to control.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Green looks to land a right hand but Victor moved out of range.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Victor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green looks to land a right hand but Victor moved out of range.
Green slips under a jab from Victor.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Victor is quick to defend against it.
Green misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Victor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Victor wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Victor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Victor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Victor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Victor stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Victor tries to move to mount but Green blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Victor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Victor's guard! Nice work there by Green!
Victor looking to control.
Caio Victor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Victor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.#SUB#
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Victor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Victor keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Green will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Victor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green throws a hook but Victor avoids it easily.
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Victor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green looks to land a right hand but Victor moved out of range.#TD2#
Victor shoots in and gets a takedown into Green's guard.
Victor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Victor is looking to advance position but Green has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Victor is looking to escape.
Green pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Green tries to control but Victor wriggling away. #SUB#
Green jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Victor manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Victor tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Victor keeps trying to improve his position.
Victor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Green slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Green is working for a kimura but Victor is defending it quite comfortably.
Victor moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Victor looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
#T3#
Green trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Victor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green wants to control from the top but Victor keeps moving.
Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet. #SUB2#
Victor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green wants to control from the top but Victor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Victor off the cage and back into range.
Green misses with an uppercut
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
Green misses with a left hand
and Victor counters with a nice uppercut.
Victor scores with a jab to the body.
Victor moves away from the strike by Green.
Green throws a series of punches but Victor moves out of range.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and Victor counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Victor's guard.
Victor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Victor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Victor's legs - danger averted.
Green wants to control from the top but Victor keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Victor.
Well Victor 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Victor!
Caio Victor very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a one two combo.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Green.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Green.
A big right from Green misses.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Green throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Green blocks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Green. #T1#
Green shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green misses with a straight left.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green with a hook.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Green. #TD#
Green 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.
McDonald manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Green blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from McDonald on the inside. #BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Green fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Green is now in McDonald's guard.
Green wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Green stops McDonald from standing up.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##ES2#
McDonald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Green presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald avoiding damage.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Green scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
McDonald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Green presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
#T4#
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Green looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Green tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green slips a jab from McDonald.#T1#
Green misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a big right hand! Oh Green is in trouble here! McDonald follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
HRL50
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Raynard throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Raynard throws a body kick that misses.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Raynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raynard.
Nice body kick from Raynard.
Raynard staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Raynard.
Raynard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green throws a right hand that Raynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Raynard also avoids with ease.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raynard counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Raynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target. #T1#
Raynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Raynard throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Raynard misses its intended target.
Raynard staying out of range there.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
Raynard misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Raynard had a free shot at his head there.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raynard defends it nicely.
Raynard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green misses with a right hand
and Raynard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
Raynard slips a jab from Green.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Green misses.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Raynard moves away and avoids it.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Green misses.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Raynard moves away from the strike by Green. #T3#
Raynard misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Raynard rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raynard can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
#BC2#
Raynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raynard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Raynard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Green manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raynard is one step ahead there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Raynard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raynard wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Green has an active guard here but Raynard has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Green's thigh. Green counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Raynard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raynard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Green really felt that one!#TD#
Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raynard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Green tries to move to mount but Raynard blocks the move with his legs.
Raynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raynard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.#T1##SUB#
Green 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.
#SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raynard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raynard is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raynard avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raynard is holding on to half guard well.
Raynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green is looking to advance position but Raynard won't allow it.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raynard is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Raynard defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Green is thwarting Raynard's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green throws a hook to the side of Raynard's head but Raynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raynard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Green throws a looping overhand right but Raynard ducks down to avoid it.
Green throws a series of punches but Raynard moves out of range.
Green misses with a straight right.
Raynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raynard jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab lands there for Raynard.#KD2#
Raynard drops Green with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Green looks back up at him and smiles so Raynard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raynard looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Raynard backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Green's temple! It sends Green violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Raynard celebrates and the doctors try to help Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Green blocks a jab.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Green looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Green is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Diaz just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Green has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Green shoots in for a takedown but Short shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Short steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green lands a jab.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Short. #TD#
Short shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Short was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Green has escaped the position, nice work there.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Short sits in half guard. #SUB#
Short seems to be looking for submissions.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Short trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Green wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
#SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Green actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Green is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Green tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Short wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Short. #SUB#
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
Short scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Green trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Short dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Short avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Green misses with a straight right.
Short fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Short's shoulder, as Short tries to avoid the shot.
Short needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Short counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Short trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Jerry Short overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Short avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Short slips nicely into half guard.
Short prevents Green from improving his position.#SUB#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
Short trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Short is working away from the top position though.
Short is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
Green tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.#SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Green doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short. #T3##SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage. #SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Short thows an elbow strike that misses. Green gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Short doesn't seem too bothered but Green quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Short is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Short really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ed Green!
Ed Green gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Green has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barbosa uses from the top position.
Barbosa sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Green throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barbosa uses it to pass to side control.
Barbosa is staying tight to Green's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barbosa but great work by Green.
Green has knee on belly momentarily but Barbosa bucks him off and regains half guard.
Green is keen to just control but Barbosa is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking to pass Barbosa's guard but actually Barbosa recovers to full guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Green wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Green lying in Barbosa's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Barbosa decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Green taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Green has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green throws a right and a left that Leonov avoids nicely.
Leonov slips under a jab from Green.
A jab from Green misses.
Leonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.#T1#
Leonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonov counters with a nice body shot.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Leonov lands.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Leonov throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonov tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Green misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonov throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
A jab from Green misses. #T4#
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Leonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Green misses with a right hand
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonov moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Leonov connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
A big right from Green misses.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.#TD#
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green stays in close to Leonov's body and controls the position.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Leonov trying to control but Green postures up.
Leonov tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##ES2#
Leonov kicks Green off and gets back to his feet.
Green misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov flicks out a counter leg kick but Green steps away.
Green misses with a takedown
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
A combination from Green does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonov on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Green misses with a takedown
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonov.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green fails with the takedown
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonov as he avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Green misses with a right hand
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonov thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Leonov scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Green walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Green counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leonov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Green keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green misses with the combination.
#T2#
Green takes one on the button.
Leonov jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Green went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leonov tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Green drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonov has Green pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Green slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Leonov keeping hold of Green's head, controlling as best he can.
Leonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green wants to pass the guard but Leonov is defending well.
Leonov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Leonov tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leonov controls the position.
Green wants to control the pace but Leonov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green tries to control but Leonov wriggling away. #SUB#
Leonov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Green.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leonov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leonov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Green has taken his back.
#SUB#
Green patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ed Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Green's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green tries to move into range but Vinogradov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vinogradov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been informed that Green 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.
Vinogradov lands with a nice body punch.
Vinogradov scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Green.
A punch combination from Green misses. #T1#
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinogradov punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Green misses with a looping left.
It looked like Vinogradov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Green.
Vinogradov is looking to wear down Green with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vinogradov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sergey Vinogradov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green throws a series of punches but Vinogradov avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Vinogradov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Green throws a jab when Vinogradov was well out of range.
Vinogradov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Green misses with a left hand
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green needs to keep his hands up - Vinogradov had a free shot at his head there.
Vinogradov connects with the punch.
Vinogradov thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Vinogradov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Green looks to land a combination but Vinogradov avoids it well.
Vinogradov connects with the punch.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Vinogradov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinogradov.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green with the counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Vinogradov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Vinogradov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4##SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Vinogradov is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green won't allow Vinogradov to pass to mount.
Green wants to improve his position but Vinogradov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green throws a series of punches but Vinogradov avoids them all with ease.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
No joy there for Vinogradov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vinogradov works the jab nicely.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Vinogradov to acknowledge the strikes.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Green is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinogradov finish him?#T1#
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green misses with a right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Vinogradov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Green.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green 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.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vinogradov misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinogradov, as that shot connected.
Vinogradov connects with a jab.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Vinogradov stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.#TD2#
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Green wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
Vinogradov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vinogradov is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Vinogradov wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green passes Vinogradov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vinogradov pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
Vinogradov gets full guard.
Green wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
Green is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Vinogradov has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinogradov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Vinogradov's legs - danger averted.
Vinogradov wants to sweep but no luck.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
#SUB#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinogradov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Green.
Vinogradov scores with a nice strike.
Vinogradov throws a shot to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Vinogradov misses with a leg kick
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Vinogradov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinogradov lands a jab-cross combination.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green walks into a left hand. #T1#
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control from half guard but Vinogradov is working away.
Green is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Vinogradov won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Vinogradov gets full guard.
Green won't allow Vinogradov to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.#SUB#
Vinogradov working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinogradov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Vinogradov.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinogradov is retaining full guard.
Vinogradov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vinogradov wants to stand but Green is controlling the position. #SUB#
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green trying to control but Vinogradov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vinogradov is looking to stand up but Green isn't so interested in that idea.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now.
Vinogradov working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinogradov lands with a good body shot.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Green.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Green misses with a takedown
and Vinogradov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinogradov cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green walks into a left hand.
Vinogradov lands a jab-cross combination.
Vinogradov cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ed Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinogradov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinogradov 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1013 Finlayson vs Green
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Finlayson defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Finlayson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green staying out of range there.
Finlayson cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Green! Finlayson lets Green back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Green is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finlayson throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. #KD#
Finlayson cracks Green with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Green looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Finlayson finish him?
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
We've been informed that Green 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.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green throws a counter combo.#T1#
Finlayson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Finlayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.
A jab from Green misses.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Finlayson cracks Green with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finlayson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Green to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finlayson connects with a body shot.
Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Nice straight punches there by Finlayson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finlayson.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson counters with a left to the body.
Green looks winded!
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Green tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finlayson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Green tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Finlayson wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his super heavyweight title!
Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Green misses with a left hand #TD#
and Short counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Green tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Short wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Short controlling him for the moment.
Green keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #T1#
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Short won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Short is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Short has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Green forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Short is not content to let Green control the position.
Green is pressing down on Short's thigh, looking to free his foot. Short is holding on for now. #SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Green uses his free foot to push down on Short's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Short. #SUB2#
Green looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Short is trying desperately to improve position.
Short has given up his back. Will we see Green going for some submissions?
Green trying to control.#SUB2#
Green is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Short has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Green is not going to allow Short to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Short can't escape the position.
Green tries to keep control of the position but Short is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green tightening his grip on Short, looking for the choke.
Short is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Short is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Short wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
Short shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
Green tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Short moves out of range as Green strikes.
Short drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Short.
Green with the counter takedown but Short avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Short counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that. #SUB#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Short trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Short trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Short trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ed Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Short throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Short content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Short is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Green has an active guard here but Short has managed to pass into half guard.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green trying to control here.
Green tries to get to full guard but Short has control of the leg. #SUB#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Short will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Short looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Short tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green throws a series of punches but Short avoids them all with ease.
Green cracks Short with a good jab.#TD#
Short closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.#SUB#
Short is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Green is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Green has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard.
Short being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Green looking to pass the guard.
Short trying to control the position.
Short is really struggling to control Green but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Short looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Green moves into full mount! Short won't be happy about that!
Green looking to control but Short is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Green content just to control the position here. #T2#
Short tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Short is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Short is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Green looking for a guillotine from mount but Short is having none of it.
Green wants to control the pace but Short is squirming around nicely.
Short keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Short is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Short tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Short sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Short looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount.
Short is in all sorts of trouble here.
Short is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Short is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Short can't escape the position.
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short is trying to escape the mount but Green keeps good control and instead manages to take Short's back.
#SUB2#
Green is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Short has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Green seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Short's chin but Short turns very nicely into Green's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Short.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Redd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redd avoids the body shot from Green.
#TD2#
Redd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Redd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.
Redd manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green passes into half guard.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Redd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Redd defends it.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Redd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green postures up.
Green won't allow Redd to sweep him here.
Green controlling from the top position.
Green passes Redd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Redd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redd is looking to improve his position.
Green is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Redd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Redd.
Green wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy. #T3#
Redd prevents Green from improving position.
Redd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.
Green trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away.
Redd is in trouble now - Green has advanced to mount!
Redd prevents Green from taking his back.#T4#
Redd is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Green looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Redd is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd pulls Green in close to his closed guard and prevents Green from doing any damage or advancing position.
Green passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redd defends it nicely.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Green preventing the sweep.
Redd can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to take a breather but Redd is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Redd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Redd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green pushing down on Redd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Redd gets back to full guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving. #SUB2#
Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green postures up.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Green wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Redd throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Green misses with a hook.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redd as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Redd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Redd is in Green's guard.
Redd preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Redd connects with a couple of short punches.
Redd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Green's head.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redd passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Redd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Green moves into full guard.
#T4#
Redd postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Redd pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.#SUB#
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Green tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
Green gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redd throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Redd.
Green is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redd is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away.
Green prevents Redd from improving his position.
Redd trying to control but Green postures up.
#SUB#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Redd defends it.
Green is controlling the pace.
Green is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it. #SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green passes to full mount! #T3##SUB#
Green working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Redd is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Redd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Redd tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green prevents Redd from improving his position.#T4#
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green uses his free foot to push down on Redd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Redd.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Green is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Redd is in real trouble.
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Redd pushed the leg off.
Green keeps control of the position as Redd tries to break free.
Green is riding his opponent, not letting Redd buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd tries to break free.
#SUB#
Redd preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Green.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ed Green made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick by Green misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov lands a jab.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Leonov is looking to chop away at Green's legs.
Leonov wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green tries for a takedown but Leonov circles away easily
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leonov on his heels. He'll look to pass Leonov's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green wants to pass the guard but Leonov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Leonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonov wanted to stand there but Green had control of the position. #SUB#
Green is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leonov has his hands clasped together but Green extends and breaks Leonov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green!
After the big win, Ed Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pjetlic swivels and escapes.#TD#
Green looking to score a takedown here. Pjetlic is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Pjetlic's guard.
Green stays in close to Pjetlic's body and controls the position.
Green wants to control from the top but Pjetlic keeps moving.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Pjetlic trying to control here.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Green has taken his back.
Green seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Green patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Green is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pjetlic is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Green!
Ed Green made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Shalashaska throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Green misses with a leg kick.
Green throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Shalashaska closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
Green looking to control.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shalashaska controls the pace.
Green keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass. #SUB2#
Green is looking for a triangle but Shalashaska pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green keeping moving, preventing Shalashaska from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Green working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shalashaska has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Green tries to roll over but Shalashaska keeps him under control.
Shalashaska not doing much here.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Green is looking to get back to full guard here but Shalashaska has managed to pass to side control instead.
Green tries to buck Shalashaska off but Shalashaska is having none of it.
Shalashaska advances to mount.
Shalashaska tries to control but Green wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Shalashaska goes for an armbar but Green turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Green.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalashaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shalashaska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. #REVR##T3#
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass.
Shalashaska advances position into side control!#SUB#
Shalashaska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green is trying to work for a sweep but Shalashaska has mounted him!
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shalashaska is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shalashaska looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Green gets back to half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shalashaska manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Shalashaska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shalashaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shalashaska connects with a body shot.
Shalashaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalashaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shalashaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalashaska feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shalashaska jabs at Green's body.#CL#
Shalashaska closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shalashaska pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Green pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB2#
Green is looking for a triangle but Shalashaska pushes his legs off easily.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalashaska pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green won't allow Shalashaska to pass to mount. #SUB#
Shalashaska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Shalashaska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shalashaska moves into full mount! Green won't be happy about that!
Shalashaska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green is trying desperately to improve position.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green stops Shalashaska from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Green is squirming around, avoiding Shalashaska's attempts to control the action.
Shalashaska wants to take Green's back here but Green is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Shalashaska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shalashaska fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Shalashaska is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Green has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Green! #SUB#
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalashaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalashaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Shalashaska has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Shalashaska pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shalashaska is in guard.#REVR#
Shalashaska stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shalashaska has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Shalashaska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shalashaska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Shalashaska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shalashaska throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well.
Green tries to counter with a clinch but Shalashaska shakes him off and moves away.
Shalashaska takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Shalashaska closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska has control of an arm but Green manages to advance to Shalashaska's back!#SUB2#
Shalashaska is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Green gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalashaska prevents Green from getting a body triangle.#T1##SUB2#
Green looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Green working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Adam Shalashaska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shalashaska tries to roll but Green sticks to his back.
Shalashaska is working hard here to advance position.
Green is looking to control Shalashaska but Shalashaska is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shalashaska tries to break free.
Adam Shalashaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shalashaska is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Deathsquad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Green is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Green not allowing Shalashaska to control his hands. #SUB2#
Green working for a choke but Shalashaska is defending well.
Green is trying to stick to Shalashaska's back but Shalashaska is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shalashaska.#T3#
Green looking to control.
Green is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to hit a sweep here but Shalashaska passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there!
Shalashaska controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Shalashaska takes Green's back.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shalashaska controls the position.
Shalashaska's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Adam Shalashaska.
Well Shalashaska 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You're pretty good.'. |
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Event:
SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Vinogradov connects with a single shot there.
Vinogradov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green wants to control but Vinogradov is keeping him busy.
Vinogradov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pressing down on Vinogradov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vinogradov is holding on for now.
Vinogradov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Green is defending well. Vinogradov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Green has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vinogradov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov 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:
SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Green counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Green decides to pull guard.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVB#
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa seems keen to control Green's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #T1#
Green advances position into side control!
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Green in the domination position with Barbosa hanging on.
Green wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.#SUB2#
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa is not content to let Green control the position. #T2#
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.
Barbosa tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Barbosa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Green's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#T3#
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbosa.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Green prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barbosa regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Green throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Green misses with a head kick.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.#BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green slips a jab from Barbosa.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the cage.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Green with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Green with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Green feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Green dives in and scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Green wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ed Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Barbosa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Green gets full guard.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control the position here.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa seems keen to control Green's posture.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
Barbosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Green postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Green looking to score a takedown here. Barbosa is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green pushes down on Barbosa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Barbosa controlling well, preventing Green from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Green is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barbosa gets his way!
Barbosa is trying to stick to Green's back but Green is turning into Barbosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barbosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Green.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Green trying to move into half guard but instead Barbosa has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Green.
I think Green 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ed Green!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ed Green thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Shalashaska, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Shalashaska against the cage but Shalashaska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shalashaska wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shalashaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shalashaska drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Shalashaska avoids the body shot from Green.
Shalashaska appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Shalashaska drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Shalashaska counters by moving into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Shalashaska has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but Shalashaska holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Green 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.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Shalashaska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Green is looking to advance position but Shalashaska won't allow it.
Shalashaska wants to get back to full guard.
Green not doing much here.
Shalashaska wants to get back to full guard.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalashaska knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green is taking a breather. Shalashaska says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Shalashaska defends it. #T3##SUB#
Green is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Shalashaska has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Shalashaska! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You're pretty good.'. |
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Event:
Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Green shoots in and bounces Masters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Masters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet. #T1#
Green advances position into side control!#SUB#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Green is trying to move to mount but Masters reverses beautifully and ends up in Green's guard.
Masters preventing the sweep.
Green is trying to hold Masters in close to prevent damage but Masters has managed to pass into half guard.
Masters is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masters pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masters wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masters's guard. #REVR#
Green wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Masters looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
#T3#
Green trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Masters controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Green advances to half guard.
Green trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Green wants to take a breather but Masters is having none of it. #SUB2#
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Masters wants to get back to full guard.
Masters is looking to get back to full guard here but Green has managed to pass to side control instead.
Masters is not content to let Green control the position.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masters's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Masters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Masters has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Green pulls guard. #SUB#
Green working for submissions but it's allowed Masters to get to half guard.
Green is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Green wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Masters is working for a submission of some sort.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Masters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Masters wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masters trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masters is aware though and is defending well.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Masters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masters has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Masters passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Masters tries for a kimura but Green is defending well. #T3#
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masters gets to mount! Green was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green can't escape the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Masters works his way into side control.
Green is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Masters is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Green counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masters!
Masters is trying to get back to half guard.
Green tries to advance to mount but Masters denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green slows the pace down.
Masters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Masters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Masters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.
Green trying to control from half guard but Masters is working away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters is trying to control but can't.
Green is looking to advance position but Masters won't allow it.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green prevents Masters from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL2#
Masters moves into range and clinches up with Green.#TD#
Green jumps guard.
Masters trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masters wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Green is looking for a triangle here but Masters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Green is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Masters advances nicely into full mount.
Masters avoids the attempt from Green to control.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green tries to lock up and control but Masters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Masters is working for a guillotine from mount but Green frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Millard Masters had this to say: 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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Event:
Highland 202
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Green moves out of range as Rinda strikes.
Rinda looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Rinda misses with a looping right.
Rinda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Rinda.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Green feints and as Rinda raises his hands in defense, Green changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rinda is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rinda working a defensive guard here.
Rinda keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green passes Rinda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green trying to control the pace.
Green is pressing down on Rinda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rinda is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rinda gets back to full guard.
Green preventing the sweep.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rinda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green advances position into side control!#T3#
Rinda is trying to improve his position.
Green passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rinda!
Rinda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rinda is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green is looking to pass Rinda's guard but actually Rinda recovers to full guard.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Rinda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Rinda trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Rinda won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ed Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rinda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rinda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rinda throws out the jab.
It appears Green was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rinda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rinda sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a head kick.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Rinda does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Rinda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rinda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rinda blocks a head kick by Green.
Rinda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Green fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rinda to the ground. Green is now in Rinda's guard.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Rinda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green tries to advance position but instead Rinda slips a leg back in to half guard. #T2#
Green is thwarting Rinda's attempts to control the position.
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rinda reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Rinda controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Green keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Rinda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rinda is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rinda swings around for an armbar but Green sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rinda's guard.#SUB2#
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
#T4#
Green pushes down on Rinda's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rinda still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rinda has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rinda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Green 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#
Green takes a swing at Rinda's ribcage but misses.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Green misses
and Rinda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Green tries for a takedown but Rinda circles away easily
and Rinda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinda jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rinda trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Rinda controlling the position for now.
Green is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green is trying to control. Rinda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green wants to pass to mount but Rinda is defending the position.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rinda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rinda is looking to improve his position.
Rinda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rinda tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green trying to control the action but Rinda is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rinda is trying to get back to half guard.
Rinda stops Green from passing to mount.
Green laying and praying for a moment but Rinda takes advantage and regains half guard.
Green working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rinda's thigh. Rinda counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rinda!
Rinda is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinda regains half guard.
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 Ed Green.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Takashi throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Takashi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pressing down on Takashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takashi is holding on for now. #T1#
Takashi is trying to control but can't.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green works his way into side control.
Takashi wants to control but Green postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takashi struggling a bit here.
Takashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green wants to advance to full mount but Takashi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Green pushes down on Takashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Takashi wants to get back to full guard.
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takashi reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard. #SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into half guard.
#T4#
Takashi prevents Green from improving his position.
Takashi stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Takashi sits in half guard.
Takashi is taking a breather. Green says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Green with the counter takedown but Takashi avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Takashi as Green shoots in.#CL#
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to pull guard but Takashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.#TD#
Takashi has picked Green up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Takashi controlling the action here. #T1#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Green is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Takashi wants to take Green's back here but Green is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Green can't escape the position.
Takashi looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takashi moves to the back position. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.
Green breaks Takashi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Takashi is controlling Green's posture.
Green is looking to advance position but Takashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi tries to take his opponent's back but Green turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Takashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Takashi wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Takashi rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green blocks a body shot from Takashi. #TD#
Takashi lands a takedown into guard.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #SUB2#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Takashi has passed into side control.
Green is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Takashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Takashi takes a little break here. Green wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Green is in trouble now - Takashi has advanced to mount!
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Green is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Takashi.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Green shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takashi controlling from side mount. #T1#
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A control attempt from Green but he's now mounted!
Takashi forces the positional change into back control.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Green doesn't escape.
Takashi is looking to control Green but Green is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Takashi controls the position.#T3#
I really don't envy Green right now.
#SUB#
Takashi is persistently looking for the submission but Green is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.#T4##SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Green tries to roll but Takashi sticks to his back.
Takashi has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Ed Green in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Takashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green throws a fast counter high kick but Takashi manages to duck under it in time.
Takashi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Takashi ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Takashi won't allow it.
Takashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Takashi is stalling here.
#T1#
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takashi smiles and moves away.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Takashi is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Green #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takashi slows the pace down.
Green is trying to control Takashi's posture but Takashi avoids it.
Green tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.#T2#
Takashi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Takashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Takashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Green is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 192
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Green misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Green.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Green does no damage. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Green in close.
#T1#
Green stands and throws Azevedo Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Azevedo Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza stops Green from passing to mount.
Green trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza is working away. #T2#
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.
Azevedo Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Green is trying to control. Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Azevedo Souza defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azevedo Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azevedo Souza.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Green throws a head kick that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Green.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Green throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Green.#T1#
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Green.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Green takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azevedo Souza did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Green is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it. #T2#
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.#SUB#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Azevedo Souza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Azevedo Souza is in guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green looking to control.
Azevedo Souza pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green wants to improve his position but Azevedo Souza is controlling well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green is looking to improve his position but Azevedo Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Green regains half guard.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azevedo Souza is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Azevedo Souza moves out of range easily.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Green dives in and grabs Azevedo Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Green throws a head kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.#T2#
Azevedo Souza leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azevedo Souza is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
#T3#
Green wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Green working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Azevedo Souza's thigh. Azevedo Souza counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Green is trying to maintain the position but Azevedo Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.#T4#
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azevedo Souza passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Azevedo Souza is stalling here. Green is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Azevedo Souza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Green has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A control attempt from Azevedo Souza but he's now mounted!
Azevedo Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ed Green thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Highland 188
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Green manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Green has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Diesel doesn't defend quickly enough and Green has managed to lock this one up! Can Diesel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Green on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ed Green!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ed Green thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skinner.
Shug Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Green misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
Green being controlled against the cage.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A big right from Green misses.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Skinner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Skinner wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard. #T3#
Green trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green moves away from the strike by Skinner. #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.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skinner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skinner.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Green.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Skinner takes the fight into the clinch.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skinner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Skinner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Skinner.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skinner misses with an uppercut.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Green is looking to counter the offense by Skinner and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Green shoots in.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Skinner ducks down to avoid it.
Green shoots for a takedown but Skinner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Green pushes him away.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skinner tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skinner to the ground. Skinner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skinner throws out the jab.
Green avoids the body shot from Skinner.
#T2#
Skinner misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skinner manages to circle out of the way.
Green misses with a double jab.
Skinner swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Skinner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
Skinner cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skinner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Skinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skinner tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skinner to the ground. Skinner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shug Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skinner misses with a hook
#TD#
so Green counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Green pushing down on Skinner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Green is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Skinner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Skinner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skinner misses with an uppercut.
Skinner throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skinner.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Green shoots for a takedown but Skinner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner moves out of range easily.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skinner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Skinner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skinner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skinner with a hook.#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A jab from Skinner misses.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Skinner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
Skinner misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Skinner thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green dives in and grabs Skinner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skinner pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skinner circles away.
Skinner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Skinner lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Skinner rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Green jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Green lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Skinner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skinner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!
A victorious Shug Skinner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.#KD2#
Kamogawa drops Green with a beautiful combination! Green stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kamogawa is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Green is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Green counters with a shoot takedown. Kamogawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Green wants to control from the top but Kamogawa keeps moving. #T1#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Green is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamogawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamogawa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Green has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Kamogawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamogawa won't allow Green to sweep him here. #SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamogawa passes into half guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Kamogawa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Green is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kamogawa controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamogawa jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green is trying to work for a sweep but Kamogawa has mounted him!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamogawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green is looking to improve his position but Kamogawa isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamogawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamogawa.
Green takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Kamogawa lands a big uppercut and Green crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Green looks OK. Kamogawa waves Green back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a series of wild punches.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Green got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kamogawa presses forward with punches and knees until Green stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Green closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa 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:
Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoca throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Hoca avoids it well and moves away.#KD2#
Hoca lands a left and a right that send Green crashing to the mat, dazed. Hoca thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Green slips a straight right by Hoca.
Green defending well as Hoca loads up on a big left hand.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hoca misses with a looping left.
Hoca swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Hoca throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoca.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Hoca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoca misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Green.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.#T2#
Green scores with a nice strike.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green misses with a combination
and Hoca counters with a nice body shot.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Hoca avoids it.
Green misses with an uppercut. Hoca saw that one coming.
A big right from Hoca misses.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoca sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Hoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green tries to counter by clinching up but Hoca breaks away and moves out of range.
Green throws a head kick that misses
and Hoca counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoca throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoca sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Hoca misses with a two punch combination.
Green is looking to counter the offense by Hoca and move into the clinch.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Hoca misses the jab.
Green avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Green digs a good hook to Hoca's body.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoca throws out the jab.
Hoca throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoca looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Hoca misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Green counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green is trying to control. Hoca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Green darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Green seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hoca is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ed Green!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ed Green thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Green misses.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Green is looking to counter the offense by Henderson and move into the clinch.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ed Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Green drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Henderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Henderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Henderson!#T3#
Henderson tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Green controlling from mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Green goes for an armbar but Henderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Henderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #SUB#
Henderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Green to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Henderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Green pulls down on the head and he's put Henderson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ed Green!
Ed Green really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Highland 158
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Green misses with a body shot.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage. #TD#
Green jumps guard and drags Skinner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green trying to control the position.
Green trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to sweep here but Skinner controlling him for the moment.
Green wants to hit a sweep here but Skinner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there! #T1#
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Despite being in a bad position, Green is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Green is trying to break free.
Skinner is trying to stick to Green's back but Green is turning into Skinner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skinner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Green.#T2#
Green wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Green trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Green trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Skinner pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Green trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Skinner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Skinner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Skinner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skinner has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Skinner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Skinner controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Skinner being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shug Skinner 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.#R2#
Green slips a jab from Skinner.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green staying out of range there.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Skinner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shug Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner misses the jab.
Skinner misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skinner sprawls and moves away.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skinner wants to clinch.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Skinner slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Green pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Skinner avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Green pushes him away.#T2#
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Skinner lands a head shot.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Green is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skinner.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Green decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skinner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving. #T3#
Skinner keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but Skinner defending well.
Green is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skinner is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green is pressing down on Skinner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skinner is holding on for now.
Skinner wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Green trying to control from half guard but Skinner is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Skinner has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
Skinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Skinner rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Green shoots in.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Skinner looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Skinner stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Skinner. That snapped Green's head back.
#T2#
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.#CL2#
Skinner takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green slips a jab from Skinner.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Skinner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skinner throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Green counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Green.
Skinner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Green decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skinner stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Skinner!
Skinner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Green!
Skinner controlling the pace for now.
Green wants to hold on but Skinner pushes him away.
Skinner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Green manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skinner prevents Green from improving his position.
Skinner wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner prevents Green from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skinner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!
Shug Skinner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Epolito's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Green throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Epolito lands a nice looking body shot.
Green throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Epolito throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Green.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Green with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epolito lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Epolito throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Epolito pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Green throws a knee to the head but misses.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Epolito closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Green drives through with a takedown into Epolito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.#T2#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Epolito wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Epolito can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Green trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Epolito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green. #T3##SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but Epolito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green wants to pass to mount but Epolito is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Green is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Epolito wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control from half guard but Epolito is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but Epolito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green is looking to advance position but Epolito won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epolito defends it well.
Epolito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Epolito.
Green misses with a head kick.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito scores with a jab.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green misses with a body shot.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Green.
#T1#
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epolito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Green looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.
Green takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Green gets tackled into the cage by Epolito. Epolito maintains the clinch. #T2#
Epolito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Epolito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Green checks a leg kick.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Green counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Green.
Epolito is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Green presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?#BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epolito checks a low kick from Green.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Epolito.
A big right from Epolito misses.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Epolito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epolito thumps Green with a low kick.#TD2#
Green is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epolito's half guard.
Epolito has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Green is on him like a limpet, forcing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Green scores with a takedown into Epolito's guard.
Epolito being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Epolito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Epolito is in guard.#REVR#
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Epolito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Epolito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Epolito trying to control the pace.
Green wants to get back to full guard but Epolito has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epolito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Green.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green blocks a leg kick.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Green.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Epolito lands a head kick!
Green slips under a jab from Epolito.#T1#
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Green.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Epolito lands.
Epolito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green. #CL#
Epolito closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.#BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Green misses with a head kick.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Epolito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Epolito.#T2#
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Epolito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Epolito throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green. #TD2#
Green throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Green is in Epolito's guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Epolito is keeping the position for now.
Epolito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Green trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Green is stalling in the full guard.
Green passes Epolito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green is stalling here. Epolito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Green seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Epolito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Epolito controls the position.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Epolito slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Epolito tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Epolito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
A head kick from Epolito lands but Green takes it in his stride.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Green throws a leg kick but Epolito moved away.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Epolito moves into the clinch.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Green throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Green slips a straight right by Epolito.
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Epolito blocks a head kick by Green.
Epolito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito scores with a head kick. Green tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Green forces his way into half guard.
Epolito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Green looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anthony Epolito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epolito wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Green working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU#
Epolito gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epolito swivels and escapes.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.#T4#
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Epolito throws a one two combo.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Green counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Green.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito had his way with Ed Green in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Epolito avoids the head kick by Green.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Green.
Green moves forwards but Epolito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green tries to land a leg kick but Epolito saw it coming and moves away.
Green misses with a double jab.
Epolito connects with an inside leg kick.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Epolito.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Epolito clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a head kick but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epolito wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
A head kick misses from Green.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Green is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Green checks the leg kick.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Epolito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Epolito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epolito is struggling to control the position.
Epolito lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epolito.
Green tries to pull guard but Epolito won't allow it.
#BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito lands a high kick!
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito is looking to clinch.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epolito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Epolito made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Winters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winters dodges the punch combination from Green.
#TD#
Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winters quickly recovers to half guard.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Winters is trying to control but can't.
Winters is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Winters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Green pushes past his half guard into mount!
Winters has given up his back.
Green is not going to allow Winters to sit and survive in this position.
Winters is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Green off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Winters can't escape the position.
#T1#
Green trying to control momentarily.
Winters is in bad spot here.
Green is not going to allow Winters to sit and survive in this position.
Winters is really stuck here.
Green trying to control.#SUB#
Green tightening his grip on Winters, looking for the choke.
Winters looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Winters showing good submission defense here.
Winters tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters trying to control the hands but Green won't let him. #SUB#
Green is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Winters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Winters pushed the leg off.
Green is trying to stick to Winters's back but Winters is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Winters.
Winters 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.
Winters trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Green working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.
Green keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Green keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winters trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.#SUB#
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Winters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Winters tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Green defends it well.
Green tries to work over Winters's front leg with a kick but Winters checks it. #TD#
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winters is looking for a sweep.
Green trying to control the position but Winters is working away.
Green tries to move to mount but Winters blocks the move with his legs.
Winters regains half guard.#SUB#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Winters trying to control here.
#T1#
Green is looking to advance position but Winters won't allow it.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Winters tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green wants to take Winters's back but he can't do it this time.
Winters tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Winters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Green jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Winters is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Winters and Green has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Winters struggling a bit here.
Winters is being controlled here.
Green gets to mount! Winters was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Winters has given up his back here.
#T3#
Winters just trying to survive but Green is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winters can do to turn this around?
Green has the hooks in. Winters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Green is persistently looking for the submission but Winters is defending it well.
Winters rolls, trying to escape but Green keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Green working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Green is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Green is hanging on to Winters's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Green has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Winters is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Green gets his way!
Green gets his hands free as Winters looks to control.
Green controlling the position well here. Winters rolled but Green kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Winters trying to control the hands but Green breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green controlling well, preventing Winters from escaping the position.
Winters looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that second round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Winters closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Winters pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Winters, which made it look bad.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Winters gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Winters goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winters but great work by Green.#SUB#
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winters, who protects the arm well.
Winters is not content to let Green control the position.
You can see the frustration on Winters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Green trying to control the position but Winters is working away.
Winters wants to control but Green postures up.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Winters tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green tries to move to mount but Winters blocks the move with his legs.
Winters can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winters stops Green from passing to mount.
Green advances nicely into full mount.
Green is looking to work his way around to Winters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Winters swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Winters wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Winters gets back to half guard.#T3#
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winters trying to control but Green postures up.
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Winters keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green is pushing down on Winters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winters is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
Green trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.
Winters wants to sweep but Green has passed to side control!
Winters trying to control but Green flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Green is not going to allow Winters to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Green haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green clearly takes that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Winters dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winters shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Green gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Winters has clasped his hands together around Green's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winters trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Winters works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters laying and praying for a moment but Green takes advantage and regains half guard.
Green is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Winters passes to side control.
Winters trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Winters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters controlling the pace.
Green tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Winters controlling the pace.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well. #SUB2#
Winters is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Winters wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position.
Green is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Winters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Winters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Winters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winters wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Winters tries to clinch but Green moves away #TD#
so Green counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Winters has an active guard here but Green has managed to pass into half guard.
Green is pressing down on Winters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winters is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green stalling away here and it's allowed Winters to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #T1#
Winters working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Winters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green trying to pass the guard but Winters defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winters is concentrating on defense, preventing Green from advancing position.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
Green trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom.
Green trying to pass the guard but Winters defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winters defends it well.
Green passes to full mount!
Green avoids the attempt from Winters to control.#SUB#
Green is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Winters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Winters shrugs it off.
Winters is working to get back to half guard.
Green wants to take his opponent's back but Winters doesn't allow it.
Winters tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Winters is trying to escape the mount but Green keeps good control and instead manages to take Winters's back.
Winters trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Green is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Green is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Winters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Winters trying to control the action but Green just sinks the hooks in.
Dick Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winters doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title!
Ed Green took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Ousmane is quick to defend against it.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it well and moves away.
Green avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
Green throws a hook to the side of Ousmane's head but Ousmane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green wants to pass the guard but Ousmane is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Green is pressing down on Ousmane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ousmane is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ousmane is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Ousmane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ousmane's thigh. Ousmane counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
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.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Ousmane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ousmane stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Green is looking to sweep but instead, Ousmane has passed into half guard.
Green wants to control but Ousmane is keeping busy.
#T3#
Ousmane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Green preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Ousmane is very close to passing his half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Ousmane has control of the leg.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Ousmane sits in half guard.
Green wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green slips under a jab.
Green looks to land a body kick but Ousmane moved away.
Green slips a jab from Ousmane.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green misses with a body kick.
Ousmane misses with a hook
#TD#
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Ousmane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ousmane moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green throws a lazy head kick
and Ousmane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Green misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ousmane misses.
Green slips under a jab.
Ousmane throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Green counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ousmane!
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ousmane looking for a sweep but Green has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green forces the positional change into back control.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ousmane can do to turn this around?
Ousmane just trying to survive but Green is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1##SUB#
Green looking for the choke but no joy.
Green slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Green working for a choke but Ousmane is defending well.
Ousmane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ousmane staying busy and making it hard for Green to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Green looking to break Ousmane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ousmane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Green will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Ousmane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Green is looking for the choke from the back position but Ousmane is controlling his hands well.
Ousmane just trying to survive but Green is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Green struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ousmane is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Green working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Ousmane tries to escape but Green has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ousmane staying busy and making it hard for Green to control.
What can Ousmane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Green is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Green controlling well, preventing Ousmane from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Ousmane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Green.
Ousmane looking very determined here, making life difficult for Green.
#T4##SUB#
Green is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ousmane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Green's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ousmane just trying to survive but Green is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green looks to land a body kick but Ousmane moved away.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ousmane sprawls and moves away.
Green throws the left hand but Ousmane avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Green scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ousmane tries to improve position but can't.
Green works to advance to full mount. Ousmane defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to control but Ousmane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ousmane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green wants to take his opponent's back but Ousmane doesn't allow it. #T1#
Green wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ousmane manages to regain half guard.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Ousmane defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Ousmane defends the submission attempt.
Ousmane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Green is working for a kimura here but Ousmane manages to reverse the position and he's now in Green's guard.
#T3#
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Ousmane is proving a slippery customer.
Ousmane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Green wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Green wants to sweep but Ousmane has passed to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Green tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ousmane presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
Ousmane lands a heavy elbow.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ousmane content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane prevents Green from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ed Green did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nice body kick there by Green.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Ousmane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ousmane misses with a two punch combination.
Ousmane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ed Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Ousmane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ousmane throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ousmane sprawls and moves away.
Green throws a leg kick but Ousmane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ousmane is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Ousmane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ousmane keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green is pushing down on Ousmane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ousmane is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green passes Ousmane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Ousmane defends it. #SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Ousmane is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Green is working for an americana but Ousmane has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Green was thinking about the submission.
Ousmane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Green puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Green is just content to waste time from the top position. Ousmane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ousmane is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Ousmane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ousmane is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Green looking for a guillotine here but Ousmane defends easily.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green had his way with Kofi Ousmane in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Green throws a combination that misses
and Ousmane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ousmane avoids the head kick by Green.
Ousmane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ousmane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Ousmane throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Ousmane avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Ousmane instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ousmane fails to land.
Ousmane lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Green pulls guard.
Ousmane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green controls Ousmane momentarily but Ousmane frees himself.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ousmane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ousmane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is fighting to break Ousmane's control of his arms but Ousmane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ousmane keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #T3#
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Ousmane is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green lands a high kick!
Ousmane throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ousmane throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ousmane.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Ousmane throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Ousmane does no damage.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Ousmane is quick to defend against it.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ousmane sprawls and moves away.
Ousmane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Green scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Ousmane.
Kofi Ousmane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ousmane takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kofi Ousmane.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Ed Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Tate Jr looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr shows good takedown defense.
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Green fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tate Jr to the ground. Green is now in Tate Jr's guard.
Tate Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Green is controlling him.
Green wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate Jr is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green stops Tate Jr from standing up.
Tate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there. #T1#
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tate Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tate Jr controlling Green's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tate Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aaron Tate Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Tate Jr tries to sprawl but Green drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Green is looking to advance position but Tate Jr won't allow it. #T2#
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to pass to mount but Tate Jr is defending the position.
Tate Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Black Swans. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tate Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Tate Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green is looking to advance position but Tate Jr won't allow it.
Tate Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tate Jr.#SUB#
Green thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tate Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Tate Jr wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Tate Jr wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Green has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tate Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Green has managed to lock this one up! Can Tate Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Green on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ed Green!
Ed Green gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Green with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Skinner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skinner tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skinner to the ground. Skinner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Skinner counters by clinching up.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skinner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Green is trying to drag Skinner to the mat but Skinner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Skinner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Green tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skinner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skinner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skinner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Green up against the cage.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD#
Green has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skinner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Green is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Skinner is defending well though. Green let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Green's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Skinner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Green trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Green sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Skinner taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Green! |
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Event:
Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chavaski tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Chavaski struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chavaski prevents Green from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green tries to move to mount but Chavaski blocks the move with his legs.
Chavaski is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chavaski, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chavaski stops Green from passing to mount.
Chavaski is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Chavaski regains half guard.
Green trying to control the action but Chavaski is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chavaski is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavaski avoid being mounted?
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chavaski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavaski as he jumps to the side.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Green working for a triangle but Chavaski defends it easily.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Green haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chavaski stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Chavaski.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Chavaski has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Chavaski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Green clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Green preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chavaski.
Green tries to roll but Chavaski sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Chavaski tightening his grip on Green, looking for the choke. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Green trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Green actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.
Green is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Green wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Chavaski is very close to passing his half guard.
Remi Chavaski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green is pressing down on Chavaski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chavaski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Chavaski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chavaski's guard! Nice work there by Green!
Chavaski wants to sweep but no luck.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Chavaski trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Green uses his free foot to push down on Chavaski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chavaski. #T4#
Chavaski tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Chavaski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green wants to take his opponent's back but instead Chavaski manages to regain half guard.
Chavaski is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavaski avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green works his way into full mount!
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Green shoots in for a double leg but Chavaski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Green closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chavaski's guard.
Chavaski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Chavaski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Chavaski managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it. #T1#
Green is looking to improve his position.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chavaski is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green tries to roll over but Chavaski keeps him under control.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green gets back to full guard.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chavaski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Chavaski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavaski keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavaski is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Blaze Gym inform us that Chavaski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chavaski keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chavaski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavaski sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Chavaski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green is trying to control Chavaski's posture but Chavaski avoids it. #SUB2#
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Green shoots and misses #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Chavaski is looking to pass into half guard but Green pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Green is in guard.#REVR#
Chavaski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green trying to control but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to move to mount but Chavaski reverses beautifully and ends up in Green's guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavaski defends well.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavaski is one step ahead there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chavaski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green wants to improve his position but instead Chavaski has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Green keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chavaski stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chavaski!
Green is not content to let Chavaski control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavaski trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is thwarting Chavaski's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Green fails with the takedown.
Remi Chavaski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chavaski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavaski wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavaski with the counter takedown but Green avoids it easily.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavaski swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chavaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Chavaski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Chavaski won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chavaski smiles and moves away.
Chavaski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Chavaski.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Green misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Green keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Chavaski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Green. #T3#
Chavaski stops Green from passing to mount.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
Green trying to control the action but Chavaski is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green tries to move to mount but Chavaski blocks the move with his legs.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Chavaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ed Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Chavaski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavaski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Remi Chavaski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 117
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Dead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
#TD#
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into Dead's guard.
Dead has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dead keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green passes Dead's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Dead wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green controlling the action here.
Green passes to full mount!
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dead stops Green from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Green controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
Dead is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Green locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dead is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
Highland 108
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Green gets the takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Ramirez but he's now mounted!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez wants to control but Green is having none of it.#T1#
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Green tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramirez is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to control but Green is having none of it.#T2#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Green looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ramirez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Green wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well. #SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #SUB2#
Ramirez with the active half guard here but Green passes nicely into side control.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Ramirez has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramirez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green tries to pull guard but Ramirez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Green manages to pull guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Green manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Green keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. #REVR##T2#
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ramirez working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Green is pushing down on Ramirez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that!
Ramirez stops Green from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Green goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ramirez turns into him and now he's in Green's guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Green working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Green looking to control.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez stays in close to Green's body and controls the position. #T1#
Green wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Green is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Green trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Green drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Green as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ramirez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Green! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title!
In defeat, Richard Ramirez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll end you!'. |
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Event:
Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ries.
Green tries for a takedown but Ries circles away easily
and Ries counters with a nice body shot.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green backing away here, and Ries unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ries misses with a head kick.
Green dives in and grabs Ries's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ries pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ries.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Ries.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ries gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Green wants to control from the top but Ries keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green passes Ries's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ries!
Green wants to take his opponent's back but Ries doesn't allow it.
Ries has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Green is looking for the choke from the back position but Ries is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Green is hanging on to Ries's back as he tries to escape.
Green is looking to control Ries but Ries is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Green is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ries is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Ries won't enjoy being in this position. Green looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ries is tapping - it's over boys! Green picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Green!
Ed Green is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Green gets the takedown into side control.
Ramirez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Green asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Green tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him. #SUB#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is pushing Green's head away, looking to escape. Green manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramirez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Green asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Green works to advance to full mount. Ramirez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Ramirez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Green.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Green looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Green swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ramirez is now in Green's guard. A big mistake from Green there, giving up the dominant position!
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Green pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ramirez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB#
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez is trying to escape back to his feet but Green uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ramirez stops Green from passing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramirez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape but Green has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Ramirez taps out and Green picks up the big win! Great work there by Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Green!
The defeated Richard Ramirez had this to say: 'I'll end you!'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Trabuco moves into the clinch.
Trabuco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Green tries to pull guard but Trabuco holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Trabuco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Green tries to pull guard but Trabuco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trabuco misses with an elbow over the top.
Green fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trabuco lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Trabuco lands a damaging elbow.
Trabuco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trabuco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trabuco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trabuco prevents it.
Trabuco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trabuco smiles and moves away.
Trabuco punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##CL2#
Trabuco moves into the clinch successfully.
Trabuco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green misses with a knee to the head.
Trabuco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trabuco stalls.
Trabuco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Green jumps guard but Trabuco stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Green pulls guard effortlessly.
Trabuco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trabuco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trabuco stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trabuco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Trabuco postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
Green controls Trabuco momentarily but Trabuco frees himself. #T2#
Trabuco landing some decent shots from guard.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trabuco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trabuco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green keeping moving, preventing Trabuco from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Trabuco lands a couple of elbows.
Trabuco lands a couple of digs.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trabuco is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Trabuco landing with the ground and pound.
Trabuco trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green keeping full guard, as Trabuco tries to pass.
Trabuco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trabuco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trabuco scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trabuco throws a big elbow that misses.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green wants to sweep here but Trabuco controlling him for the moment.
Trabuco trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Green looking for a guillotine here but Trabuco defends easily.
#T4#
Trabuco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trabuco is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Green is trying to keep Trabuco in close.
#SUB#
Trabuco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trabuco has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Trabuco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Trabuco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. #REVB#
Trabuco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trabuco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bosque Trabuco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Trabuco rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trabuco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trabuco lands a nice elbow.
Bosque Trabuco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Trabuco on the inside.
Trabuco blocking some punches.
Trabuco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green tries to pull guard but Trabuco won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green dodges an elbow strike from Trabuco.
Trabuco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trabuco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trabuco lands a damaging elbow.
Green jumps guard but Trabuco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trabuco lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
Trabuco cracks Green with a nice body shot.
Trabuco lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trabuco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trabuco lands a damaging elbow.
Trabuco lands a damaging elbow.
Trabuco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Trabuco.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trabuco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trabuco walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Trabuco takes the fight into the clinch.
Trabuco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Green seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trabuco can turn it around.
Trabuco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trabuco is defending well against a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Green gets dropped by a huge elbow on the inside by Trabuco! He drops to his knees and Trabuco takes his back! This one might not last much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trabuco lands shots to the head and Green turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosque Trabuco!
Bosque Trabuco thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Green fails with the takedown.
Ousmane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Ousmane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ousmane lands with a good body shot.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Ousmane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ousmane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ed Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.
Green is looking to clinch.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Ousmane sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ousmane shoots in but no luck this time.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Ousmane persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Ousmane avoids it well and moves away.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Green feints and as Ousmane raises his hands in defense, Green changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ousmane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green trying to control but Ousmane is working from the bottom. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ousmane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ousmane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ousmane is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
Green won't allow Ousmane to sweep him here.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Ousmane is retaining full guard.
Ousmane working a defensive guard but Green passes into half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Ousmane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ousmane wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ousmane keeping hold of Green's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Ousmane wants to control the action here but instead Green manages to pass to full mount!
Green wants to take Ousmane's back here but Ousmane is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ousmane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Green has hold of Ousmane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ousmane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ousmane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Green working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Ousmane is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Green fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Green is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ousmane to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ousmane shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ousmane is trying to control the position here but Green swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green! |
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Event:
Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Trabuco clinches with his opponent.
Trabuco gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trabuco lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Green is trying to pull guard but Trabuco has him pressed against the cage.
Trabuco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trabuco is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trabuco lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
Trabuco lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trabuco struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Trabuco's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Trabuco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trabuco after a bit of a struggle.
Trabuco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green is trying to pull guard but Trabuco has him pressed against the cage.
Trabuco lands an elbow inside.
Trabuco lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trabuco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trabuco lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Trabuco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Trabuco.
Green is trying to pull guard but Trabuco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trabuco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Trabuco lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Green manages to pull guard.
Trabuco working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Trabuco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trabuco stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trabuco tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Trabuco throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Green wants to sweep here but Trabuco controlling him for the moment.
Trabuco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trabuco throws a big right hand that misses.
Trabuco's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Trabuco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trabuco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trabuco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trabuco preventing the sweep.
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trabuco is working Green over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Trabuco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trabuco has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Trabuco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trabuco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trabuco controls the pace.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green keeping full guard, as Trabuco tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trabuco trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green looking to control.
Trabuco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Trabuco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trabuco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trabuco won't allow Green to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trabuco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trabuco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Green is looking for a triangle but Trabuco pushes his legs off easily.
Trabuco lands a couple of digs.
Trabuco stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Trabuco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trabuco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trabuco stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trabuco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bosque Trabuco dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Trabuco closes the distance and clinches.
Green is working for takedown but Trabuco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trabuco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trabuco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trabuco holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Trabuco is defending well.
Trabuco tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trabuco can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trabuco is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trabuco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trabuco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Green is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Trabuco is trying to escape and Green transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Trabuco is forced to tap! Nice work there by Green! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green! |
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Event:
Highland 81
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Green is looking to clinch.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Green is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Green tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Green tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Green is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz stalling against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green wants to clinch.#T1#
Diaz lands with a cross. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Green.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noel Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Diaz drops Green with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Green looks back up at him and smiles so Diaz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Diaz drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Green's head, knocking him out cold! Diaz is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his lightweight title!
Noel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Russell. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Green has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Russell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Green.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green looks to move to half guard but instead Russell has passed into mount! Damn!
Russell looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Russell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Green can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Russell wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Russell prevents Green from getting the reversal.
Green manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
Green tries to roll over but Russell keeps him under control.
Russell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Russell seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Russell is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green won't allow Russell to pass to mount.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russell's back!#SUB#
Green is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Russell is defending well though. Green let's go of the attempt for now.
Russell wants to escape the position.
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Russell manages to turn into his guard.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green wants to sweep here but Russell controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Russell is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Russell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Russell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Russell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green wants to pass the guard but Russell is defending well. #SUB#
Green 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.
Russell won't allow Green to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Russell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Russell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russell but Russell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Russell tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Russell fails to land the takedown.
Ed Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Russell.#TD2#
Russell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
Green trying to control the position.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pulling down on Russell's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Green has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Russell doesn't defend quickly enough and Green has managed to lock this one up! Can Russell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Green on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ed Green! |
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Event:
Highland 71
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Russell enables Green to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Russell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Russell is trying to keep Green in close.
Russell keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Russell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Green is now in half guard.
Russell regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Green trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Russell!
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
Russell is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB#
Green goes for an armbar but Russell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Russell.
Green has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Green is trying to keep Russell in close.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Russell advances to half guard.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russell wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell controlling the pace.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is pressing down on Russell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Russell scores with a takedown into Green's guard.
Russell preventing the sweep.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Russell preventing the sweep.
Russell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russell passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russell in particular looking to stall.
Green tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg.
Russell wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Russell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russell controls the pace.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Russell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Russell looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Green looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell managing to control the position.
Russell looking to control.
Green passes Russell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green passes Russell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Russell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russell's back!
Russell trying to control the action but Green just sinks the hooks in.
Russell tries to escape but Green has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control momentarily.
Green controlling well, preventing Russell from escaping the position.
Russell wants to control his opponent's hands but Green gets his hands free. #T1#
Will Green go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Green looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Russell is controlling Green 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #T2#
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Green is looking to cinch up a triangle. Russell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Green's body to avoid the submission. Green has instead reached around Russell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Green arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ed Green! |
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Event:
Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Green gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green fails to pull guard.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diesel to keep the fight standing.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Diesel stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Diesel darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Diesel has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diesel to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Green is rocked!
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Green! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Kranckx Diesel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Green is rocked!
A short right from Diesel.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Green with a big uppercut! Green tries to clinch up but Diesel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Green to the mat! Green covers up and Diesel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Kranckx Diesel 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:
Highland 58
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cervantes's guard.
Green wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is keeping the position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cervantes is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cervantes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cervantes is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Green pushing down on Cervantes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Green wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is defending well. #SUB#
Cervantes is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Cervantes is not content to let Green control the position.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Cervantes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Cervantes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cervantes wants to get back to full guard.
Cervantes is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Cervantes is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cervantes avoid being mounted?
Green wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is defending well.
Green controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Green passes to side control. #SUB#
Green has an Americana. Cervantes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Green is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Green hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
Highland 49
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Murphy is not content to let Green control the position.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Green is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green slows the pace down in half guard.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Green passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Green is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Green decides to pull guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green postures up.
#SUB2#
Murphy working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Green controlling the action here.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy wants to control but Green passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murphy trying to control here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green advances to full mount.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Green is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green prevents Murphy from improving his position.#SUB#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Murphy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Green stacks Murphy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Green!
Green wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Green controls the position. #SUB#
Green goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Green's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Green's guard. #SUB#
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Green gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Green is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position. #SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green mounts Murphy! Really nice guard pass there!
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Green working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Green wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Green is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##TD#
Green gets a takedown into half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.#SUB#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Murphy trying to get back to full guard but Green takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#T1#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #SUB#
Green looking for subs off his back but Murphy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Green gets back to full guard.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Green gets full guard.#T2#
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #SUB#
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Green keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #T3#
Green keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Murphy trying to control the position.
Green pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Green is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Green wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Green dives in and grabs Barny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barny pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blessed Barny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Barny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that.
Barny works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barny is chipping away with strikes.
Green wants to control but Barny postures up.#T1#
Green taking a bit of punishment here - Barny scoring with strikes.
Barny scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barny tries to score with some ground and pound. Green controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Barny cracks Green with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Green sneaks back into half guard.
Barny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Barny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barny working the head and body with strikes.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Barny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barny lands a nice short elbow.
Barny working over Green with some ground and pound. Green looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Green is rocked!
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barny's back!
Well, with Green on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barny is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barny looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Green is hanging on to Barny's back as he tries to escape.
Barny trying to control the hands but Green breaks the grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green has the hooks in. Barny is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Green is controlling the position but Barny somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB2#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Green trying to control the action but Barny is working from the bottom.
Barny gets full guard.#SUB#
Barny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barny trying to control the position here.
Barny keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green wants to control from the top but Barny keeps moving.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barny swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barny looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Barny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green prevents Barny from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blessed Barny dominated that round.
That's time! Barny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Green scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barny tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Barny is trying is best to control the position here.
Green prevents Barny from standing back up.
Barny regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Barny is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Barny's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Barny throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barny tries to get out of the position.
Green passes Barny's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green moves nicely into side control.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Barny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green advances nicely into full mount.
Green wants to take Barny's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barny is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Green working for a guillotine from mount but Barny is in no mood to give up.
Barny is trying to escape the mount.
Green tries to control but Barny wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Green is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barny has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barny is trying desperately to improve position.
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
Barny tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barny is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Green jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barny manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Barny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Barny is right now. #SUB2#
Green has an Americana. Barny didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Green is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Green hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ed Green! Ed Green retains his lightweight title!
In defeat, Blessed Barny stepped up to the mic, saying 'He didnt want to grapple tho'. |
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Event:
Highland 38
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.#TD2#
Green looking to score a takedown here. Diesel is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Diesel's guard.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is not content to let Green control the position.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Green is trying for a kimura here. Diesel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Green wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Green!
Ed Green is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ries as he jumps to the side.
Ries lands a slapping body shot.
Ries punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Ries smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ries throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green with a poor takedown
and Ries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Green shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ries manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Ries has an active guard here but Green has managed to pass into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ries can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green is trying to control. Ries wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ries punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ries!
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!
Ries wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.#T1##SUB#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Green swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green! |
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Event:
Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Moura, which made it look bad.
Moura feints a counter leg kick.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moura is looking to reverse the position.
Moura trying to remain calm as Green controls from the top position.
Moura prevents Green from moving into mount.
Moura tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position. #SUB#
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moura is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Moura's face as Green controls the position.
Moura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Green wants to pass the guard but Moura is defending well. #T1#
Green is keen to just control but Moura is a slippery customer.
Moura tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Moura is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moura avoid being mounted?
Green passes to side control.
Moura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moura's legs. #SUB#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moura is trying to work for a sweep but Green has mounted him!#T2#
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green fails to advance to Moura's back.
Moura throwing hammer fists to the chest of Green. What's that going to do exactly?
Moura is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Green seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moura is holding on tight.
Green tries to control but Moura wriggling away.
Moura wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Moura gets back to half guard.
Moura is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Green is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Moura defends it.
Moura is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Green passes to side control.
Moura struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control the action but Moura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Moura clinches with his opponent.
Moura trying to land knees to the body.
Moura lands a knee to the body.
Moura's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moura smiles and moves away.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moura sprawls well. Moura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Moura darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Moura slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to pull guard but Moura has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Moura to work.
Moura has Green pressed against the cage.
Moura stalling in the clinch but Green improves position. #T1#
Moura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Moura lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Green is not content to let Moura control the position.
Green gets full guard.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moura stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moura working away.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moura is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Moura tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moura slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moura with the ground and pound but Green uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Green looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Green controlling Moura's posture.
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!#SUB#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moura throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Green keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Moura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Green looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
#T4#
Green wants to hit a sweep here but Moura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there!
Moura looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Green taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura lands a couple of good shots and Green has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Green is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Moura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Moura moves into the clinch.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Moura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Moura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to control but Moura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Moura throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moura being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully. #T1#
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Moura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moura throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moura cracks Green with a solid left hand.
Green is trying to control the position but Moura postures up.
Moura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moura trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Moura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green has his hands on Moura's head, controlling the position.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Green is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moura frees his head nicely. Oh but Green has switched to an armbar! Moura is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ed Green!
Marques Moura spoke after the fight, saying 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'. |
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Event:
Highland 11
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Green looking to score a takedown here. Maki is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Maki's guard.
Green pushing down on Maki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maki is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Maki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maki is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maki tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green not doing much here.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Maki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green prevents Maki from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maki won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Green is thwarting Maki's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maki is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green wants to take a breather but Maki is having none of it. #T3#
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maki reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green wants to pass the guard but Maki is keeping the position.
Maki being controlled here, momentarily.
Green is pushing down on Maki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maki is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Green wants to pass to mount but Maki is defending the position.
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green prevents Maki from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maki sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Green scores with a takedown into Maki's guard.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maki wants to sweep but no luck.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Green pushing down on Maki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Maki is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maki is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Green working for a submission but Maki is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Green working for a submission but Maki is keeping him at bay.
Maki is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Green is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Maki is in real trouble.
Green keeps control of the position easily here as Maki tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Maki tries to break free.
Maki trying to control the hands but Green won't let him.
What can Maki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Maki trying to control the hands but Green breaks the grip.
Green trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maki doesn't escape. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Green is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Maki with him. Maki is trying to defend but Green has an arm under the chin now! Maki grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Green! |
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Event:
Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Russell takes the fight into the clinch.
Russell stops a takedown attempt from Green.
#TD2#
Russell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Green regains guard immediately.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russell preventing the sweep.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green pulls Russell in close to his closed guard and prevents Russell from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Green is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Russell seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Green gets back to full guard.
Green has Russell pulled in close to control his posture.
Green trying to control the position.
Russell trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Russell advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Russell.
#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Green is concentrating on defense, preventing Russell from advancing position.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Green is looking for a triangle but Russell pushes his legs off easily.
Russell looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Russell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Russell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russell closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Russell pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Green darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Russell is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Green is pressing down on Russell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russell is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Green moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Russell sneaks back into half guard.
Russell is trying to get back to full guard.
Russell regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Russell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Russell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Green escapes and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Green in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Russell for as long as he can get away with.
Green wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Russell strikes from the bottom but Green takes advantage and advances to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Green manages to capitalize on a mistake by Russell to take his back!
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Russell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Russell tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Russell actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell strikes from the bottom but Green passes into mount!
Russell gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell trying to control here.
Russell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russell tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russell to the ground. Russell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Russell drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russell prevents it.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to pull guard but Russell holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Russell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Green tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Green tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but Russell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Green trying to stall but Russell improves his position.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Russell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into Green's guard.#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #SUB2#
Russell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Russell wants to control but Green passes easily into half guard.
Green uses his free foot to push down on Russell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Russell.
Green wants to control the pace but Russell is squirming around nicely.
Russell throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Russell wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.#SUB#
Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Russell is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
Russell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Russell is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Green not allowing Russell to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Russell.
I think Russell 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Russell!
George Russell 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: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Arawakan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arawakan smiles and moves away.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Arawakan misses its intended target.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Arawakan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green sets himself, and Arawakan steps forward looking for the clinch! Green avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Green closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arawakan's guard.
Green is pushing down on Arawakan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arawakan is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Arawakan defends it.
Arawakan tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #SUB#
Green 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Green trying to control from half guard but Arawakan is working away.
Arawakan trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
#SUB2#
Arawakan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green passes to full mount!
Arawakan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Arawakan tries to improve his position but Green has taken his back! Green has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arawakan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Green pushes Arawakan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Green! |
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