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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muchy Cartwright (ranked 4594 p4p, 5554 weight class) and Carlo Pedersoli Jr (ranked 607 p4p, 681 weight class). Cartwright comes into the arena with Mauled blaring out of the sound system. Pedersoli Jr has chosen Notte Blu as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlo Pedersoli Jr!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersoli Jr misses with a straight right.
Pedersoli Jr throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Cartwright counters with a one-two to the body.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr circles away.
As Cartwright backs off Pedersoli Jr throws a huge counter combo but Cartwright manages to avoid it all.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Pedersoli Jr is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright slips a jab from Pedersoli Jr.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli Jr sprawls and moves away.
Pedersoli Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Pedersoli Jr is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pedersoli Jr finds it's target.
Pedersoli Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedersoli Jr misses the target.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Pedersoli Jr finds it's target.
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Pedersoli Jr's ribcage.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr looks winded!
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright lands an elbow just above Pedersoli Jr 's eye.
I was talking to Cartwright's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pedersoli Jr stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cartwright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cartwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedersoli Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cartwright.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cartwright with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Pedersoli Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a looping right.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli Jr sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Pedersoli Jr misses.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Pedersoli Jr keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Pedersoli Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright tries to work over Pedersoli Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Pedersoli Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Pedersoli Jr tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pedersoli Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Pedersoli Jr's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedersoli Jrs head.
Cartwright lands an elbow that stopped Pedersoli Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Pedersoli Jr letting Cartwright take a breather here.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pedersoli Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Pedersoli Jr blocks it.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
A body shot lands from Cartwright.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Cartwright - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Pedersoli Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pedersoli Jr down to the mat. Pedersoli Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedersoli Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pedersoli Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Cartwright.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Pedersoli Jr is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr being controlled against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pedersoli Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pedersoli Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedersoli Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Pedersoli Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pedersoli Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Cartwright rushes Pedersoli Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Muchy Cartwright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright stalling.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedersoli Jr can do to turn this around?
Pedersoli Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Carlo Pedersoli Jr has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedersoli Jr up against the cage.
Cartwright is leaning against Pedersoli Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedersoli Jr or not.
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Pedersoli Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright scores with a knee to the head.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Pedersoli Jr's head.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr is defending well.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright landing knees to the body.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pedersoli Jr down to the mat. Pedersoli Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pedersoli Jr tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pedersoli Jr to the ground. Pedersoli Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pedersoli Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedersoli Jr circles away.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muchy Cartwright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Pedersoli Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pedersoli Jr scores with the left hand. Cartwright knows he should have avoided that one.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pedersoli Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cartwright dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
Cartwright presses Pedersoli Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedersoli Jr tries to break free but Cartwright pushes him back against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedersoli Jr prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedersoli Jr.
A knee to the head by Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright scores a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartwright.
Carlo Pedersoli Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartwright.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pedersoli Jr tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedersoli Jr.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pedersoli Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedersoli Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright lands a nice knee to the body.
Pedersoli Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright works on Pedersoli Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Muchy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pedersoli Jr tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cartwright.
Cartwright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Pedersoli Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright misses with a knee to the head.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muchy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartwright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muchy Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Muchy Cartwright 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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