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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carpenter (ranked 2494 p4p, 3995 weight class) and Kentur Kimathi (ranked 299 p4p, 458 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kentur Kimathi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimathi.
We've been hearing reports that Carpenter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kimathi leaves Carpenter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Kimathi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carpenter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimathi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimathi staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carpenter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimathi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carpenter with a body shot.
Carpenter darts in looking for a takedown but Kimathi gets double underhooks and turns Carpenter into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimathi! But no joy.
Kimathi gets underhooks to prevent Carpenter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Carpenter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpenter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter is stalling in the full guard.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimathi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carpenter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kimathi wants to stand up but Carpenter is controlling him.
Carpenter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimathi for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kentur Kimathi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Carpenter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimathi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carpenter tries for a takedown but Kimathi circles away easily
and Kimathi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carpenter lands in his opponent's guard.
Kimathi wants to stand and escape but Carpenter is having none of it.
Carpenter throws a big elbow that misses.
Carpenter won't allow Kimathi to get back to his feet.
Carpenter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kimathi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carpenter is controlling him.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimathi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carpenter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimathi, pushing him back against the cage.
Carpenter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Kimathi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kimathi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carpenter.
Carpenter throws a body kick that misses
and Kimathi counters with a nice uppercut.
Carpenter wants to clinch.
Carpenter scores with a jab. Kimathi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kimathi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimathi lands a lovely overhand right.
Carpenter staying out of range there.
Carpenter is looking to clinch but Kimathi is avoiding it.
Carpenter has closed the distance and engaged Kimathi in a clinch.
Carpenter stalling.
Carpenter wants to take the fight to the mat but Kimathi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carpenter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kimathi pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimathi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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 Mike Carpenter will probably get the nod.
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.
Carpenter misses with a wild combination.
Kimathi throws out a counter right but Carpenter avoids it with no problem.
Carpenter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimathi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kimathi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Carpenter is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kimathi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carpenter.
Carpenter is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Carpenter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpenter tries for a takedown but Kimathi manages to get underhooks.
Kimathi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimathi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carpenter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carpenter clinches up with Kimathi and pushes him back against the cage.
Carpenter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Carpenter cracks Kimathi with a big right hand but Kimathi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kimathi wants to get back to his feet but Carpenter drags him back down.
Carpenter controls the position from side control.
Carpenter looks up at the clock and then as Kimathi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carpenter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carpenter controls the position.
Carpenter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kimathi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carpenter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimathi is trying to buck Carpenter off.
Carpenter controlling from side mount.
Kimathi is trying to get back to his feet.
Kimathi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Carpenter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kimathi to see if he's OK.
Kimathi trying to remain calm as Carpenter controls from the top position.
Carpenter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Carpenter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimathi is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kimathi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carpenter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carpenter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kimathi trying to remain calm as Carpenter controls from the top position.
Carpenter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kimathi is trying to get back to his feet.
Carpenter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kimathi to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimathi is looking to get back to his feet here but Carpenter is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kimathi's back.
Carpenter is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kimathi up.
Carpenter punches Kimathi on the ear.
Carpenter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kimathi doesn't escape.
Kimathi is trying to remain composed but Carpenter is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Carpenter punches Kimathi on the ear.
Kimathi is trying to get back to his feet but Carpenter has full control of the position and if anything, Kimathi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimathi can do to turn this around?
Carpenter is working for a rear naked choke. Kimathi is not defending it well and Carpenter has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kimathi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kimathi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Carpenter!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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