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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RJ Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Din Ben David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, RJ Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Din Ben David!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ben David as he avoids it easily.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ben David as he jumps to the side.
Ben David moves into the clinch.
Ben David avoiding damage as Greene throws knees to the body.
Ben David looking to throw knees to the head but Greene is blocking nicely.
Greene avoiding damage as Ben David throws knees to the body.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Ben David's takedown attempt.
Greene tries to score a body lock takedown but Ben David shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ben David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greene's brow.
The referee calls for Greene to work.
Ben David with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greene wants to take the fight to the mat but Ben David manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben David tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually Ben David drops back down to his feet.
Ben David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Greene drags the fight down to the ground.
Ben David wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Ben David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ben David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ben David is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Ben David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene is trying to control the position but Ben David postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ben David tries for a takedown but Greene manages to get underhooks.
Greene tries to break the clinch but Ben David is controlling the position.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ben David gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Ben David tries to break free but Greene pushes him back against the cage.
Greene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ben David just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ben David misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ben David throwing strikes but missing.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Ben David from controlling successfully.
Greene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ben David is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben David is trying to escape back to his feet but Greene uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Greene staying calm.
Ben David tries to buck Greene off but Greene is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Din Ben David will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
Ben David closes the distance but Greene moves to the side
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ben David sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ben David as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ben David closes the distance and clinches.
Greene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ben David pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Greene is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ben David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ben David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greene's brow.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Ben David's takedown attempt.
Ben David working aggressively here.
Ben David is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Greene can't fight it off and eventually Ben David manages to take the fight to the floor. Greene looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greene has his hands on Ben David's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben David stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ben David drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greene dives on top into guard.
Greene sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greene stands up from Ben David's guard - Greene perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben David has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greene is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greene avoiding damage as Ben David throws knees to the body.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene wants a takedown.
Ben David landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene has had enough of the clinch but Ben David keeps him there for the moment.
Greene is pressed up against the cage. Ben David has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greene down to the mat. Greene avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ben David moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Greene dives in and grabs Ben David's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben David pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ben David fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben David moves to clinch but Greene breaks away
and Greene counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ben David drives through and clinches with Greene against the cage.
Greene manages to pull guard.
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ben David.
Greene kicks Ben David off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene takes the fight into the clinch.
Greene pressing his opponent against the cage.
Greene tries to score a body lock takedown but Ben David shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ben David fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ben David.
Ben David ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ben David no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that RJ Greene will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Greene moves into range and clinches up with Ben David.
Greene is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ben David is defending well.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Ben David is controlling him.
Ben David gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greene.
Ben David is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ben David jumps guard but Greene stands there with Ben David around his waist. Ben David gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ben David looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Ben David has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene avoids a wild elbow strike from Ben David.
Din Ben David seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ben David lands a damaging elbow.
Greene gets through Ben David's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greene lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greene tries for a takedown but Ben David manages to get underhooks.
Ben David gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Ben David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ben David is looking to control Greene's arms but Greene gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ben David has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben David can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ben David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greene is defending well for now.
Greene lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ben David or not.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Ben David is controlling him.
Ben David tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Ben David trying to stall but Greene improves his position.
Greene blocks an elbow strike from Ben David.
Greene manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Ben David is proving a slippery customer.
Ben David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greene scrambles and gets back to his feet.
RJ Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ben David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greene clinches up with Ben David and pushes him back against the cage.
Ben David tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greene jumps guard but Ben David stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ben David tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ben David wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene manages to pull guard.
Ben David throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Ben David is keeping the position.
Greene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ben David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
RJ Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greene 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for RJ Greene!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for RJ Greene!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for RJ Greene!
RJ Greene wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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