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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. Johny Witson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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201 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been informed that Witson 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.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Witson is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Witson circles away and we're back to standing.
Witson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartwright under the eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Witson moves out of range.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Witson.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Witson sprawls well.
Witson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Witson closes the distance and pushes Cartwright back into the cage.
Witson misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Witson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow.
Our sources have told us that Cartwright has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cartwright is trying to drag Witson to the mat but Witson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceoghan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Witson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Witson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Witson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Witson avoids them all with ease.
Witson feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Witson.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Witson.
It looks like Ceoghan Cartwright has been cut.
Witson is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Witson misses with a double jab.
Witson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Witson avoids it well and moves away.
Witson throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Witson lands a jab.
Witson works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Witson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cartwright's hands.
Cartwright is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Witson with a series of wild strikes but Witson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
Cartwright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Witson moves into the clinch.
Witson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartwright avoids it.
Witson misses with a punch on the inside.
Witson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown.
Witson pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Witson working aggressively here.
Witson throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Witson fails to land.
Cartwright gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Witson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Witson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Witson controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Witson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Witson manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Witson's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Witson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witson controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Witson is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Witson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Witson 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.
Witson working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Witson is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Witson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceoghan Cartwright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Witson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a good cross that connects.
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Witson. Witson maintains the clinch.
Witson working aggressively here.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Witson won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Witson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Witson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceoghan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witson has Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson misses with a knee strike.
Witson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartwright avoids it.
Witson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Witson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Witson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Witson lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Witson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Witson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johny Witson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cartwright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cartwright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back!
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cartwright looking very determined here, making life difficult for Witson.
Witson throws strikes from the back but Cartwright rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Cartwright.
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Witson 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 Cartwright.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Witson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Witson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Witson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
An elbow from Witson crashes against the mat.
Cartwright is not content to let Witson control the position.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Check out the look on Witson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Witson tries to move to mount but Cartwright blocks the move with his legs.
Witson working the strikes but Cartwright uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Witson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Witson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceoghan Cartwright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Witson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Witson moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Witson breaks from the clinch.
Johny Witson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Witson. Witson maintains the clinch.
Witson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Witson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Witson stalling the fight.
Witson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Witson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright takes a swing at Witson's ribcage but misses.
Witson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Witson.
Cartwright blocks a leg kick.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Witson sprawls and moves away.
Witson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Witson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Witson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Witson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceoghan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cartwright gets the takedown into side control.
Witson sneaks out the side door and pushes Cartwright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johny Witson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Witson pinned against the cage. Witson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.
Witson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Johny Witson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartwright.
Nice takedown defense from Witson. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Witson feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Witson.
Witson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
Witson misses with a low kick.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Witson throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright has Witson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Witson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Witson misses with a body kick.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Witson avoids it well and moves away.
Witson clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Witson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright jumps guard but Witson stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Witson stalling against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Witson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Witson crunches a lovely knee into Cartwright's ribcage.
Ceoghan Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Witson misses with some punches.
Cartwright jumps guard but Witson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Witson has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Witson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Witson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Witson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Witson scores a nice knee to the body.
Witson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johny Witson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Witson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Cartwright.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Witson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Witson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Witson!
Our winner, Johny Witson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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