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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smashy Cartwright (ranked 1815 p4p, 1558 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 230 p4p, 209 weight class). Cartwright's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Hammer. Khalidovic has chosen Зима-мама 25/17 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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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalidovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalidovic with a hook.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Khalidovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Khalidovic connects with a crisp jab.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khalidovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khalidovic!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Khalidovic misses its intended target.
Khalidovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cartwright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to control but Khalidovic is working from the bottom.
Cartwright stands up over Khalidovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright postures up.
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Khalidovic keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is working Khalidovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khalidovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Khalidovic is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Khalidovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright 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.
Khalidovic wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cartwright tries to move into range but Khalidovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidovic misses with a few strikes there.
Khalidovic clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khalidovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with a few strikes there.
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Khalidovic is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khalidovic with a hook.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that misses
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khalidovic!
Khalidovic is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
The referee asks Cartwright politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartwright prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovic tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
Cartwright throws an elbow but Khalidovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cartwright throwing strikes but Khalidovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Khalidovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic stands up.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Khalidovic. Beautiful body shot.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidovic.
Jab from Khalidovic.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khalidovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khalidovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Khalidovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Khalidovic looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khalidovic sprawls and moves away.
Khalidovic scores with a hook.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Khalidovic is avoiding it.
Khalidovic scores with a nice right hand.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khalidovic swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidovic! But no joy.
Khalidovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khalidovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Khalidovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Khalidovic is quick to defend against it.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright defending well as Khalidovic loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCartwright.
Khalidovic scores with a jab.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright gets a clinch.
Khalidovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Khalidovic misses.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic gets caught flat footed, as Cartwright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright distracts Khalidovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Khalidovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Khalidovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovic, not yet.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cartwright slips a straight right by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalidovic sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Khalidovic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khalidovic.
Cartwright defending well as Khalidovic loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Cartwright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khalidovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khalidovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartwright connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Cartwright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khalidovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidovic didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Khalidovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovic, not yet.
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Khalidovic is keeping the position.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalidovic has wrist control.
Khalidovic seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Khalidovic has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidovic is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Khalidovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khalidovic jabs Cartwright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khalidovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Khalidovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khalidovic, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Khalidovic pushes him off.
Khalidovic misses with the combination.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Khalidovic.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic really dominated that 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.
Khalidovic throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khalidovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidovic didn't expect that.
Khalidovic has his feet on Cartwright's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Khalidovic connects with a right hand. Cartwright shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khalidovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cartwright controls the action.
Cartwright turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cartwright manages to end up in side control.
Cartwright is putting a hurting on Khalidovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cartwright prevents Khalidovic from escaping the position.
Cartwright looks up at the clock and then as Khalidovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cartwright smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khalidovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright in side control, throwing shots but Khalidovic defends.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Cartwright wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright working the body and head with strikes.
Cartwright wants to control for a moment but Khalidovic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cartwright working over Khalidovic with some ground and pound. Khalidovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Khalidovic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cartwright keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Khalidovic won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khalidovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovic misses with a body punch.
Khalidovic manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khalidovic 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 shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khalidovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Khalidovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Cartwright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidovic didn't expect that.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khalidovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovic, not yet.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalidovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khalidovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Khalidovic circles away.
Khalidovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khalidovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalidovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright feints and as Khalidovic raises his hands in defense, Cartwright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalidovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khalidovic's guard.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovic's head.
Cartwright is in close to Khalidovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright throws a sloppy strike and Khalidovic has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cartwright is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Khalidovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Khalidovic!
Mamed Khalidovic is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Mamed Khalidovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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