LAS VEGAS – In a matchup of “TUF 28” heavyweight semifinalsts, Maurice Greene (6-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) was forced to work from his back, but proved up to the challenge against Michel Batista (4-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC). The heavyweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s TUF 28 Finale event at Pearl Theatre at The Palms in Las Vegas. It aired on FS1 following additional prelims on UFC Fight Pass and ahead of the main card on FS1. Greene took the center to start the fight, looking to strike from range, but Batista was able to push inside and look for the takedown. Greene briefly defended well against the cage, dropping in elbows to the head, but Batista was able to drive his opponent to the floor. Undaunted, Greene was able to sneak in a triangle choke, quickly bringing it in tight.
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TUF 28 Finale results: Maurice Greene scores slick submission of Michel Batista – MMA Junkie