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Bellicose XXXII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Taylor (ranked 1294 p4p, 2524 weight class) and Charlie Bravo (ranked 114 p4p, 213 weight class). Taylor 's entrance music is Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Taylor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bravo.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bravo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Bravo connects with a jab.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bravo connects with a high kick.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Bravo defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo lands a head shot.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bravo back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor .
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor .
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Taylor throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bravo scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Bravo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taylor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bravo lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Bravo cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bravo lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Bravo's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bravo tests Taylor 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Bravo tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Taylor .
Taylor pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Bravo.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo lands a head shot.
Bravo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor prevents Bravo from breaking the clinch.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo connects with a leg kick.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Bravo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Bravo scores with a nice right hand.
Bravo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor . Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Taylor . Taylor maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taylor rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor 's head.
Bravo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor lands a jab.
Damian Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Taylor , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bravo, as that shot connected.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor 's sensitive parts.
Taylor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bravo slips a straight right by Taylor .
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Taylor .
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Bravo throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bravo. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor .
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor .
Bravo lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor jabs Bravo right on the nose. Bravo blinks but takes it well.
Bravo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Taylor .
Taylor throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo throws a big counter head kick but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bravo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor lands a jab to Bravo's midsection.
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Taylor . Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor presses Bravo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo lands a high kick!
Taylor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Bravo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bravo.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Bravo.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bravo throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bravo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bravo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo is looking to score with low kicks.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Bravo sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Bravo tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Bravo scores with a body shot.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Bravo lands a nice hook to Taylor 's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bravo works Taylor 's body with a nice hook.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bravo lands a front kick.
Bravo cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bravo connects with a high kick.
Taylor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bravo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Bravo takes a swing at Taylor 's ribcage but misses.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Bravo is rocked!
Bravo blocks a body shot from Taylor .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Bravo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor 's hands.
Bravo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Bravo moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
It seemed like Bravo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bravo does it's job there.
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor .
A little jabbing left from Bravo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor stalks Bravo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bravo's face. Bravo staggers backwards, shaken.
Taylor throws an overhand right that drops Bravo like a sack of potatoes! Taylor dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Taylor !
Damian Taylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramano (ranked 1614 p4p, 1553 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 218 p4p, 211 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razor Ramano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Ratt.
Ratt throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Ramano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramano moves out of range as Ratt strikes.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ratt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ratt misses with a straight right.
Ramano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Brick Hithouse in the buildup to the fight.
Ratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramano throws a right hand that Ratt ducks under and follows up with a left that Ratt also avoids with ease.
Ramano misses with a head kick.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano lands a nice hook to Ratt's body. Ratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ratt throws a right and a left that Ramano avoids nicely.
Ratt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ratt misses with a hook
and Ramano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano tries to land a front kick but Ratt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ratt throws a big shot that misses.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ratt throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt throws a body punch but Ramano moves out of range.
Ratt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ratt moves away.
Ramano misses with a looping right.
Ratt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ramano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ramano scores with a nice right hand.
Ratt looks to land a left hand but Ramano moved out of range nicely.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from Ramano.
Ratt lands an overhand right.
Ratt misses with an uppercut
and Ramano counters with a straight right hand.
Ramano throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratt throws a hook but Ramano blocks it.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Ratt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramano digs a good body shot into Ratt's ribs.
Ramano throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ratt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ratt throws a right hand that misses
and Ramano counters with a straight right hand.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
A jab from Ratt misses.
Ramano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramano misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratt looks to land a right hand but Ramano moved out of range.
Ramano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratt misses with a jab to the body
and Ramano counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano throws a right and a left that Ratt avoids nicely.
Ratt takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ratt moves away.
Ratt lands a jab to the nose.
Ratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
Ramano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ramano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ratt throws an off balance right hand
and Ramano counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt throws out a counter right but Ramano avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Ramano lands.
Ratt works the jab nicely.
Ratt throws a body punch but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramano misses with a wild body shot.
Ramano throws a push kick but Ratt slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramano misses with a body shot.
Ratt throws a looping overhand right but Ramano ducks down to avoid it.
Ratt stuns Ramano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramano scores with a four punch combination!
Ramano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ratt throws a sloppy body shot
and Ratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramano lands a really nice looking cross but Ratt seems unphased.
Ratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramano catches Ratt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt misses with a shot to the body
letting Ramano counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramano!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramano. That's going to slow Ratt down.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Razor Ramano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ratt doesn't seem bothered though.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Ramano saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Ramano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratt connects with a body shot that sends Ramano's belly button to the back.
Ratt moves forwards but Ramano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramano lands a nice shot that snaps Ratt's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ratt. Ramano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramano moves out of range of the strikes.
Ratt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ratt at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Ramano.
Razor Ramano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramano connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramano connects with a looping right hand.
Ramano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramano punishes Ratt's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Ratt.
Ratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ratt looks to land a right hand but Ramano moved out of range.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Ratt.
Ratt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Razor Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratt tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ratt.
Ratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ratt.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Ratt misses.
Ramano moves out of range as Ratt strikes.
A jab lands there for Ratt.
Ramano cracks Ratt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ratt digs a good hook to Ramano's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ratt takes a swing at Ramano's ribcage but misses.
Ratt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Ratt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ramano.
Ratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ratt.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramano. Ramano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Ramano - just one landing.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Ramano throwing a counter right hand but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Ratt throws a lazy right hand but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ramano.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramano scores with a four punch combination!
Ratt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ratt scores with a nice head shot.
Ratt throws a lazy right hand but Ramano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
Ramano throws a one two combo.
Ramano drops his hands momentarily and Ratt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramano throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
Ramano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ratt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ratt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters circling a little - Ramano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ratt.
Ratt misses with a wild body shot.
Ratt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ratt's hands.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
As Ratt looks to move away, Ramano throws a big counter combo but Ratt just gets out of the way.
Ratt throws out a loose jab but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ramano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ratt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ratt throws a combination that misses
and Ramano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Ratt is looking for the big counter here.
Ramano lands a high kick!
Ramano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramano slips a jab from Ratt.
Ramano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Ramano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ratt backs up against the cage.
A cross from Ramano lands.
Ramano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ratt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Ramano tenderised Ratt's leg. Ratt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ratt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ratt lands with a straight right. Ramano didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt sizes up Ramano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilbur Ratt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ratt walks into a jab.
Ratt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramano at a distance.
Ramano connects with a body shot that sends Ratt's belly button to the back.
Ramano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
Ramano moves away from the strike by Ratt.
Ratt throws a body punch but Ramano moves out of range.
Ramano throws a lazy right hand but Ratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ratt misses with a straight left.
Ramano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ratt's head backwards.
Ratt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ramano scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Ramano finds it's target.
Ramano scores with a shot to the body.
Ramano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ratt.
Ratt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramano on the side of the head.
Ramano keeps Ratt at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt throws out a loose jab but Ramano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ratt blocks a head kick by Ramano.
Ramano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramano scores with a spinning back kick!
Ramano throws out a loose jab but Ratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramano ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Ratt lands a jab to the head.
Ramano staying out of range there.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramano manages to avoid it.
Ratt with a nice cross.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Ratt misses its intended target.
Ramano misses the jab.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt looks to land a left hand but Ramano moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Ramano.
Ramano's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ratt's head.
Ratt throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ramano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramano throws a series of punches but Ratt moves out of range.
Ramano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramano throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
Ramano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramano scores with a jab to the head.
Ramano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ratt.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramano lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano moves away from the strike by Ratt.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Ratt misses.
Ramano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramano misses with a two punch combination.
Ramano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ratt slips a straight right by Ramano.
Ratt scores with a nice strike.
Ramano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
Ramano lands a head kick. Ratt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratt lands the left hand.
Ratt moves out of range as Ramano throws a body kick.
Ramano jabs at Ratt's body.
Ratt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramano can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ratt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramano thuds his shin into the meat of Ratt's side.
Ratt throws an overhand right that lands on Ramano's shoulder, as Ramano tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano throws a lazy head kick
and Ratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ratt connects with a body shot that sends Ramano's belly button to the back.
Ratt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Ratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramano is just out of range.
Ramano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramano misses with a head kick.
Ramano scores with a sloppy right hand. Ratt should have avoided that one.
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramano.
Ramano looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramano.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Ramano moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramano 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 513 p4p, 1253 weight class) and Clin Cartwright (ranked 87 p4p, 183 weight class). Cartwright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cirice. Clin Cartwright is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clin Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
Cartwright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akhtankhanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Akhtankhanov in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily.
Akhtankhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akhtankhanov has picked Cartwright up and slammed him! Cartwright can't keep hold of the triangle and Akhtankhanov manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Akhtankhanov defends the submission attempt.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Akhtankhanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Akhtankhanov blocks nicely.
Cartwright postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Akhtankhanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright has an active guard here but Akhtankhanov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright 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.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akhtankhanov is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Akhtankhanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhtankhanov defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Akhtankhanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Akhtankhanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akhtankhanov enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akhtankhanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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 wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov controlling Cartwright's posture.
Akhtankhanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akhtankhanov passes into side control.
Cartwright is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akhtankhanov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stick to Cartwright's back but Cartwright is turning into Akhtankhanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright unleashes a big counter combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akhtankhanov has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Akhtankhanov has wrist control.
Cartwright cracks Akhtankhanov with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akhtankhanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard.
Cartwright has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright wants to hit a sweep here but Akhtankhanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cartwright there!
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam East (ranked 1141 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Caelan Aengus (ranked 169 p4p, 164 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aengus throws a big shot that misses.
East is looking to counter punch.
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Aengus.
East has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
As Aengus looks to move away, East throws a big counter combo but Aengus just gets out of the way.
East moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Aengus cracks East with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aengus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
East defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
East is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East lands a big uppercut and Aengus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Aengus looks OK. East waves Aengus back to his feet!
Aengus is rocked!
East drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Aengus's head, knocking him out cold! East is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam East!
A very excited looking Adam East made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Bainbridge (ranked 1188 p4p, 425 weight class) and Kurki Potku (ranked 184 p4p, 64 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kurki Potku was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartholomew Bainbridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurki Potku!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bainbridge clinches.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside.
Potku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Potku.
Potku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potku throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bainbridge.
Potku works on Bainbridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Bainbridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Potku.
Bainbridge works on Potku's body with a couple of short punches.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bainbridge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Potku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge scoring well with a low kick there.
Potku lands a slapping body shot.
Potku throws a shot to the body.
Bainbridge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bainbridge defending well as Potku loads up on a big left hand.
Potku tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Potku showed some decent athleticism there.
Bainbridge is trying to stand back up but Potku is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bainbridge gets back to full guard.
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!
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bainbridge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bainbridge 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.
Potku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bainbridge seems keen to control Potku's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bainbridge.
Bainbridge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Potku shoots in and gets a takedown into Bainbridge's guard.
Bainbridge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Potku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku is fighting to break Bainbridge's control of his arms but Bainbridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Potku trying to control but Bainbridge is working from the bottom.
Bainbridge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potku has passed into side control.
Potku is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bainbridge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bainbridge is trying to control Potku's posture but Potku avoids it.
Bainbridge looking for a sweep but Potku has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurki Potku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Potku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Potku misses
enabling Bainbridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Potku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Potku tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bainbridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bainbridge moves forwards but Potku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Potku tries to clinch up but Bainbridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Potku throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku misses the shot to the body.
Bainbridge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Bainbridge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Potku scores with a jab. Bainbridge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potku closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Potku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Potku has his takedown stuffed
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bainbridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potku throws a hook but Bainbridge blocks it.
Potku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Potku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Potku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bainbridge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potku throws out a counter right but Bainbridge avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku works the jab nicely.
Potku forces Bainbridge back against the cage and clinches.
Potku is trying to maintain a safe position but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns Potku into the cage.
Bainbridge prevents the takedown attempt.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurki Potku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Bainbridge lands a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Potku has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bainbridge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Potku lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Potku on the inside.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Potku.
A short right from Potku.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Potku takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Potku.
Potku blocks an uppercut.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Potku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Potku is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bainbridge on the inside.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Bainbridge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge is pressed up against the cage. Potku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bainbridge down to the mat. Bainbridge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Potku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge staying out of range there.
It looked like Bainbridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Potku.
Bainbridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potku.
Potku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bainbridge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Potku misses.
It looked like Bainbridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Potku.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Bainbridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku misses with a looping left.
Potku lands a jab.
Bainbridge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potku to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurki Potku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Potku shoots in and gets a takedown into Bainbridge's guard.
Bainbridge keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
Potku stops Bainbridge from standing up.
Bainbridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bainbridge wants to hit a sweep here but Potku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bainbridge there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku working for a submission but Bainbridge is keeping him at bay.
Potku working for a guillotine from mount but Bainbridge is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge controls the position.
You get the feeling that Bainbridge really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bainbridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Potku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bainbridge is looking to escape.
Bainbridge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Potku has control of Bainbridge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bainbridge regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge is trying desperately to improve position.
Bainbridge is working hard here to advance position.
Potku is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bainbridge is surviving well by controlling Potku's body position as best he can.
Bainbridge prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Potku fails to advance to Bainbridge's back.
Bainbridge is trying to stand.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bainbridge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Potku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bainbridge, who protects the arm well.
Bainbridge wants to control but Potku postures up.
Bainbridge regains half guard.
Potku prevents Bainbridge from standing back up.
Bainbridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potku on the ground.
Bainbridge has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Potku is on him like a limpet, forcing Bainbridge back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Bainbridge slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Potku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Potku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge gets underhooks to prevent Potku's takedown attempt.
Bainbridge cracks Potku with a nice body shot.
Potku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bainbridge prevents it.
Potku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bainbridge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurki Potku.
Potku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
Potku misses with a punch to the body.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potku.
Bainbridge stops a takedown attempt from Potku.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Bainbridge works on Potku's body with a couple of short punches.
Bainbridge tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potku.
Bainbridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurki Potku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potku 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurki Potku!
A determined Kurki Potku didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davante Dunbar (ranked 793 p4p, 549 weight class) and Punchy Cartwright (ranked 113 p4p, 30 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dunbar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mastodon - More Than I Could Chew. Cartwright has chosen A Pound of Flesh as his entrance music. Davante Dunbar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Punchy Cartwright's chin.
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168
12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davante Dunbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Dunbar avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dunbar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunbar lands a two punch combo.
Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunbar finish him?
Cartwright looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dunbar lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cartwright. Dunbar pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davante Dunbar!
During a confident post fight interview, Davante Dunbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Perkele (ranked 337 p4p, 800 weight class) and Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 49 p4p, 114 weight class). Ispa Perkele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Alkum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Von Alkum moves away and avoids it.
Von Alkum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perkele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Von Alkum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Alkum connects with a jab.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkele tries to move into range but Von Alkum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perkele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Alkum off the cage and back into range.
Perkele wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
Von Alkum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perkele rushes Von Alkum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Von Alkum misses with the head strike.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Alkum backwards.
Perkele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Alkum taking a breather.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
Von Alkum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perkele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Von Alkum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Perkele content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Von Alkum wants to stall.
Von Alkum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele scores with a shoulder strike.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Von Alkum lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Alkum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perkele jabs at Von Alkum's body.
Von Alkum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perkele tries to clinch but Von Alkum moves away
and Von Alkum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele takes a swing at Von Alkum's ribcage but misses.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Von Alkum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Perkele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Alkum.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Alkum's sensitive parts.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Von Alkum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Alkum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perkele wants to clinch up but Von Alkum keeps it at a distance.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Alkum. Von Alkum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Von Alkum counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Alkum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Alkum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Alkum off the cage and back into range.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele works the jab nicely.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but Perkele moved away.
Von Alkum connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Alkum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Alkum's head.
Perkele connects with a looping right hand.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Alkum.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Alkum takes one on the button.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Alkum can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Alkum blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Von Alkum's body.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Von Alkum moved away.
Von Alkum throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a body punch but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a kick to the body.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Von Alkum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Von Alkum.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Von Alkum stalling in the clinch but Perkele improves position.
A short right from Perkele.
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkele scores with a nice right hand.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a hook.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Perkele.
Von Alkum throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele lands with a straight right. Von Alkum didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Von Alkum moves his leg out of the way.
Perkele backing away here, and Von Alkum unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele delivers a nice body kick.
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Alkum flicks out a counter leg kick but Perkele steps away.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Von Alkum counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Von Alkum moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele moves in looking to clinch but Von Alkum pushes him off.
A low kick from Von Alkum misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Alkum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Von Alkum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Alkum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Alkum.
Perkele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Von Alkum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Alkum! But no joy.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Von Alkum does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Von Alkum.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A punch combination from Von Alkum misses.
Von Alkum misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Von Alkum's head but Von Alkum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Perkele throws a jab when Von Alkum was well out of range.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Von Alkum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Alkum slips a jab from Perkele.
It seemed like Von Alkum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Alkum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Von Alkum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkele thinking.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Alkum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Perkele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Von Alkum checks a leg kick nicely.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Von Alkum misses.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Von Alkum moves out of range easily.
Von Alkum throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Von Alkum slips the punch.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Alkum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele closes the distance but Von Alkum moves to the side
and Von Alkum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
It seemed like Von Alkum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Alkum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Von Alkum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Alkum circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Von Alkum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Alkum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Alkum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Von Alkum moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Nice cross by Von Alkum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Alkum staying out of range there.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Von Alkum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Von Alkum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perkele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Alkum lunges at Perkele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perkele's hand.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Alkum on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Von Alkum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Von Alkum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
A big right from Perkele misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Alkum! But no joy.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Alkum throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Alkum counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele drives through and clinches with Von Alkum against the cage.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Von Alkum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Alkum controls his hands.
Ispa Perkele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Von Alkum lands an uppercut.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Alkum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Alkum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Alkum backwards.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Von Alkum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Alkum working aggressively here.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Perkele tries to work over Von Alkum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Alkum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkele moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perkele 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 70 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Adrian Adamos (ranked 11 p4p, 144 weight class). Diggs's entrance music is CHOSEN 1. A fine choice. Adamos has chosen Watch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Adamos!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamos moves to clinch but Diggs breaks away
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adamos moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
Adamos looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adamos's hands.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs cracks Adamos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Adamos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Diggs finish him?
 It looks like Adrian Adamos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamos throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs scores with a counter punch that sends Adamos to the canvas! Diggs smells blood - he's punishing Adamos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Adamos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Willie Diggs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 922 p4p, 589 weight class) and Amri Mbeki (ranked 52 p4p, 32 weight class). Deane comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man. Mbeki has chosen Where The Hood At as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amri Mbeki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mbeki to the mat! Mbeki manages to get full guard.
Mbeki has his foot on Deane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deane works his way back into a safe position though.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane controlling from the top position.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mbeki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Deane pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Mbeki blocks nicely.
Deane throws an elbow that misses. Mbeki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deane's guard. Nice move by Mbeki!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki wanted to stand there but Deane had control of the position.
Mbeki throwing strikes from guard but Deane blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane looking for a sweep. Not yet Deane, not yet.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving.
Mbeki throws a big elbow that misses.
Deane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mbeki has passed into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mbeki.
Mbeki staying calm.
Deane dodges the ground and pound from Mbeki.
Deane is trying to improve his position.
Deane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mbeki on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mbeki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mbeki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Deane's legs.
Mbeki swings around for an armbar but Deane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mbeki's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mbeki is trying to keep Deane in close.
Deane controlling from the top position.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Mbeki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mbeki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Mbeki blocks nicely.
Mbeki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mbeki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Deane won't allow Mbeki to get back to his feet.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mbeki working for a triangle but Deane defends it easily.
Deane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Deane pushes his legs off easily.
Deane is in close to Mbeki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mbeki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deane lands a couple of digs.
Deane chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Deane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deane scoring with some ground and pound.
Deane postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mbeki covers up, he's hurt! Deane keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Deane and the ref steps in to end the fight! Deane can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
After winning the bout, Calvin Deane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 295 p4p, 754 weight class) and Cam Cartwright (ranked 40 p4p, 112 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Karma Chameleon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cam Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sycek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sycek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
Sycek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright postures up in Sycek's guard and throws a big left but Sycek blocks it.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Sycek is keeping the position.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Sycek's brow.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Sycek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek looking to control.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright distracts Sycek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright works over Sycek with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek works over Cartwright with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sycek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sycek has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
An out of breath Cam Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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