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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Catchy Cartwright (ranked 1232 p4p, 1237 weight class) and Jay Reepo (ranked 138 p4p, 139 weight class). Cartwright's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spiders. 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 Jay Reepo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reepo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cartwright checks it well.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reepo.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Reepo is quick to defend against it.
Reepo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reepo connects with a single shot there.
Reepo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reepo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reepo loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Reepo throws a big shot that misses.
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reepo is looking to reverse the position.
Reepo keeps trying to improve his position.
Cartwright working away.
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reepo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Reepo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reepo tries to improve position but can't.
Reepo struggling a bit here.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reepo tries to improve position but can't.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright working away.
Reepo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Cartwright's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reepo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reepo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reepo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartwright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reepo regains half guard.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Reepo is defending the position.
Reepo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.
Reepo trying to control here.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright 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.
Reepo trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Reepo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Reepo's temple.
Reepo has his hands clasped together around Cartwright's back. He's all about the action.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reepo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reepo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Reepo working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
Reepo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Reepo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That kick from Reepo tenderised Cartwright's leg. Cartwright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reepo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reepo can pounce on him.
Reepo has managed to clinch.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reepo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reepo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Reepo as he connects with a hook.
Reepo is looking to land body kicks.
Reepo misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reepo is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reepo tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartwright is looking to pass Reepo's guard but actually Reepo recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reepo is on top in guard.
Catchy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reepo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reepo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reepo wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his arm.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Reepo controlling from the full mount.
Cartwright is trying to reverse the position but instead Reepo has taken his back - oops!
Reepo controls the action.
Reepo is hanging on to Cartwright's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reepo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reepo trying to control.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Reepo trying to control momentarily.
Cartwright turns into Reepo and is now in his guard.
Reepo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reepo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cartwright.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Reepo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright trying to control but Reepo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reepo wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Reepo trying to control the pace.
Reepo trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Reepo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Reepo keeps him under control.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reepo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Reepo avoids it well and moves away.
Reepo 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.
Reepo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reepo takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Reepo scores with a decent looking hook.
Reepo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reepo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cartwright defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reepo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Reepo.
Cartwright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reepo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reepo misses with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown. Reepo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reepo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright works over Reepo with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright stops Reepo from standing up.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Reepo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Reepo wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reepo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard.
Reepo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo throws a big right hand that misses.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Reepo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reepo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reepo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reepo passes into half guard.
Reepo moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Reepo punching from mount but Cartwright doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Reepo pushes him away.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Reepo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright tries to lock up and control but Reepo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cartwright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Reepo wants to finish this one by submission but Cartwright is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reepo.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo throwing strikes here but Cartwright is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Reepo throwing strikes here but Cartwright is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Reepo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reepo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reepo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Reepo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reepo throws a jab when Cartwright was well out of range.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Reepo avoids it well and moves away.
Reepo scores with a jab.
Jay Reepo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reepo defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Reepo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reepo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reepo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reepo!
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