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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Green!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sorsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Sorsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Green is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sorsa shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green avoids the body shot from Sorsa.
Green clinches with his opponent.
Green landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sorsa.
Green prevents the takedown attempt.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Sorsa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Green walks away with a smile on his face. Sorsa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sorsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sorsa.
Sorsa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sorsa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green has closed the distance and engaged Sorsa in a clinch.
Green is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sorsa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sorsa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Green.
Sorsa avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Green throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sorsa blocks it with crossed arms.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sorsa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Green landing knees to the head.
Green lands an elbow just above Sorsa 's eye.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green digs a right hand into Sorsa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sorsa's gas tank.
Sorsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Green lands an elbow inside that Sorsa shrugs off.
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
Green with a knee to the head.
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Green working Sorsa over with knees to the body.
Green lands a damaging elbow.
Sorsa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green connects with a knee to the head.
Sorsa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green lands a damaging elbow.
Green is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sorsa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green lands an elbow inside.
Green gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green prevents the takedown attempt.
Green connects with a knee to the head.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Sorsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Green with a knee to the head.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green lands a knee to the head.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sorsa is defending well for now.
Green will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sorsa up against the cage.
Sorsa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Green gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sorsa avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Sorsa's takedown attempt.
Green landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Green scores a nice knee to the body.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green landing knees to the body.
Green tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sorsa avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green with a knee to the head.
Green taking a breather.
Sorsa can't get the takedown.
Green leaning his opponent against the cage.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sorsa is defending well for now.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Sorsa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Green moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Green lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green lands a head kick. Sorsa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Repe Sorsa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sorsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Green wants to clinch up but Sorsa keeps it at a distance.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Green instigates a clinch.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Green tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sorsa avoids it.
Green lands an elbow inside.
Green keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sorsa's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Green.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green lands an elbow just above Sorsa 's eye.
Sorsa has had enough of the clinch but Green keeps him there for the moment.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sorsa.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sorsa or not.
Sorsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Sorsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Green with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sorsa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Green.
Green scores with a knee to the head.
Green landing knees to the body.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Green.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorsa backwards.
Green lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Sorsa won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Sorsa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Green with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sorsa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Sorsa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Green avoiding damage.
Green connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sorsa's face.
Sorsa tries to score a body lock takedown but Green shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Sorsa drops back down to his feet.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Sorsa's takedown attempt.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Green obliges.
Green tries a knee to the head but Sorsa blocks it.
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sorsa.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sorsa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Green misses with a knee to the head.
Sorsa can't get the takedown.
Green lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Green connects with a knee to the head.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Green.
Sorsa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sorsa can't get the takedown.
Sorsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sorsa tries to pull guard but Green won't allow it.
Sorsa wants a takedown but no success here.
Sorsa letting Green take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Green lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rob Green seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Green smiles and moves away.
Green lands with a cross.
Sorsa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Sorsa misses.
Sorsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorsa somewhat.
Sorsa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Repe Sorsa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Green throws a leg kick which misses Sorsa's front leg but catches the back leg as Sorsa tries to avoid it.
Green lands a head kick!
Sorsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sorsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Sorsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sorsa shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Green has managed to clinch.
Sorsa tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
Sorsa is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sorsa's defenses.
Green throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Sorsa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sorsa avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Sorsa blocks the elbow strike.
Green throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sorsa blocks it with crossed arms.
Green misses with an elbow strike.
Green'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.
Green connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sorsa's face.
Green throws a knee to the head but misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Green - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Sorsa won't want to take too many of those.
Green lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Green lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sorsa.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Sorsa drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Sorsa won't want to take too many of those.
Sorsa takes an elbow to the temple.
Sorsa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Green stalling in the clinch.
Sorsa tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Sorsa drops back down to his feet.
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sorsa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Green lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Repe Sorsa's cut is getting worse.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorsa avoids the damage to the body.
Sorsa avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Sorsa avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Green with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Green - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Green dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Green lands a nice elbow.
Sorsa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sorsa misses with a looping left.
Green lands a two punch combo.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Repe Sorsa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sorsa looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Sorsa tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sorsa tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sorsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Sorsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rob Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green scores with a leg kick.
Sorsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rob Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green lands the left hand.
Green clinches up with Sorsa and pushes him back against the cage.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorsa avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Green really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Repe Sorsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green thumps Sorsa with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Sorsa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green wants to clinch up but Sorsa keeps it at a distance.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Green is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Green fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sorsa, pushing him back against the cage.
Sorsa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Green crunches a lovely knee into Sorsa's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Sorsa won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Green tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sorsa avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sorsa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Green working Sorsa over with knees to the body.
Green lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sorsa tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sorsa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Green with a knee to the head.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sorsa up against the cage.
Sorsa tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green connects with a knee to the head.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green controlling the action here for a moment.
Sorsa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Green regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
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.
Sorsa looking to pass the guard.
Sorsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sorsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Sorsa throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green wants to control but Sorsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sorsa throws a strike but Green avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sorsa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green!
Green is looking to take a break and control but Sorsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Green stalls from top position.
Sorsa is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorsa is working hard here to advance position.
Sorsa wants to control but Green postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Green dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Repe Sorsa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sorsa fails with the takedown.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sorsa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorsa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sorsa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sorsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sorsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green kicks Sorsa off and gets to his feet.
Green tries to clinch there but Sorsa circles away.
Sorsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sorsa looking to pass the guard.
Sorsa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Green is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sorsa, into his guard.
Sorsa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Green is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is controlling the pace.
Sorsa is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sorsa trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Sorsa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Sorsa 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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorsa is retaining full guard.
Rob Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sorsa wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Sorsa keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Sorsa trying to control the position.
Green wants to stand but Sorsa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Repe Sorsa.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 43:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 42:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 43:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Green!
Rob Green is the new heavyweight champion!
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