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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright has chosen St. Anger as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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219 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cortland Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Simpson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeps trying to improve his position.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simpson!
Simpson wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
Simpson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartwright's best efforts.
Cartwright is thwarting Simpson's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Simpson tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cortland Cartwright dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cartwright lands a nice elbow.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simpson gets control of Cartwright's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simpson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
It looks like Cartwright is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartwright 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.
Simpson has his hands clasped together around Cartwright's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simpson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Simpson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson manages to get to full guard.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright 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.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Simpson trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cortland Cartwright 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!
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartwright throws a strike but Simpson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Cortland Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright distracts Simpson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Simpson has a closed guard, preventing Cartwright from standing up.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cartwright smiles and moves away.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Cartwright has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Cartwright lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson pulls Cartwright into guard.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortland Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control the position.
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortland Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cartwright 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cortland Cartwright! Cortland Cartwright retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Cortland Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Homer Simpson stepped up to the mic, saying 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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