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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Total Domination. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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130 lbs
34 - 19 - 0 |
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141 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Malmsteen gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Malmsteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malmsteen connects with a nice looking jab.
Malmsteen misses with a looping right.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen lands a slapping body shot.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malmsteen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malmsteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malmsteen misses with a shot to the body
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Malmsteen didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malmsteen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Malmsteen pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malmsteen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Malmsteen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malmsteen continues to drive forward.
Malmsteen dips to his left and cracks Cartwright with an uppercut!
Malmsteen swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Good exchange - Malmsteen coming out on top.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cartwright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malmsteen is defending well.
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Malmsteen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malmsteen.
Cartwright jumps guard but Malmsteen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Malmsteen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malmsteen breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Malmsteen circles away.
Malmsteen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Malmsteen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malmsteen but Malmsteen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malmsteen.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malmsteen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Malmsteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen throws a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Clint Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Malmsteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malmsteen sprawls well. Malmsteen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Malmsteen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
Malmsteen swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malmsteen pushes Cartwright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngwie Malmsteen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yngwie Malmsteen is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Malmsteen in a clinch.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Malmsteen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malmsteen sprawls well. Malmsteen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malmsteen swivels and escapes.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Malmsteen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cartwright tries to clinch
and Malmsteen counters with a nice body shot.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Malmsteen pushes him off.
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malmsteen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartwright under the eye.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Malmsteen is having none of it.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malmsteen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Malmsteen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malmsteen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Malmsteen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malmsteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright jumps guard but Malmsteen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malmsteen pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malmsteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright manages to pull guard.
Malmsteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Malmsteen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Malmsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen punishes Cartwright's body with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malmsteen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Malmsteen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malmsteen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malmsteen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malmsteen defends it well.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen is looking to wear down Cartwright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malmsteen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malmsteen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cartwright scrambles back to his feet.
Malmsteen cracks Cartwright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Malmsteen gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Malmsteen holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Malmsteen lands a right hand.
Malmsteen lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright jumps guard but Malmsteen stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malmsteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malmsteen gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yngwie Malmsteen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malmsteen lands a nice uppercut.
Malmsteen tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngwie Malmsteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Malmsteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Malmsteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malmsteen to score with a decent uppercut.
Malmsteen misses with a hook.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright moves out of range as Malmsteen strikes.
Malmsteen stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Malmsteen looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malmsteen, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Malmsteen misses the target.
Malmsteen cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Cartwright is rocked!
Malmsteen closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malmsteen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
Cartwright jumps guard but Malmsteen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malmsteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen is leaning against Cartwright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malmsteen lands with a light punch inside.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Malmsteen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malmsteen lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Cartwright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malmsteen pinned against the cage. Malmsteen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malmsteen misses with a straight right.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Malmsteen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malmsteen prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen prevents the takedown attempt.
Malmsteen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright has Malmsteen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malmsteen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Malmsteen.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Malmsteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malmsteen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Malmsteen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Malmsteen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malmsteen looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Malmsteen throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Malmsteen circles away easily
and Malmsteen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clint Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Yngwie Malmsteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cartwright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cartwright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Malmsteen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Nice body punch from Malmsteen.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Malmsteen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malmsteen misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yngwie Malmsteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malmsteen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngwie Malmsteen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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