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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muchy Cartwright (ranked 1199 p4p, 3223 weight class) and Abel Drugger (ranked 59 p4p, 122 weight class). Cartwright's entrance music is Mauled. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 cm 33 198 13 - 9 - 0 |
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186 cm 22 220 4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt World class MT Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Excellent boxer Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Drugger! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drugger tries for a takedown but Cartwright circles away easily and Cartwright counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Drugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cartwright is looking to clinch. Drugger throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it. Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Drugger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Drugger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Drugger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Drugger. Drugger goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drugger misses with a shot to the body and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cartwright darts in and clinches Drugger up against the cage. Drugger is looking for a takedown. Cartwright is leaning against Drugger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Drugger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cartwright lands an elbow inside. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drugger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drugger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cartwright pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cartwright has clasped his hands together around Drugger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Drugger struggling a bit here. Cartwright tries to advance to mount but Drugger denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drugger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drugger keeps working. You can see the frustration on Drugger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drugger is not content to let Cartwright control the position. Drugger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cartwright rolls, trying to escape but Drugger keeps control of the position.
Drugger wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy. Drugger gets his hands free as Cartwright looks to control. Drugger has the hooks in. Cartwright is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Drugger misses with a punch to the head. Drugger scores with punches from the back.
Drugger throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Cartwright!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drugger missing with strikes from the back. Drugger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Even with his hooks in, Drugger manages to miss with strikes from the back. Drugger lands shots from the back. Cartwright is in bad spot here.
Drugger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cartwright has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Cartwright trying to control the hands but Drugger breaks the grip. Drugger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Drugger punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cartwright covering up well and avoiding damage. Drugger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Cartwright trying to control the hands but Drugger won't let him. Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Drugger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cartwright gets back to half guard. Drugger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head. Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Drugger has control of the leg. Drugger works his foot free and advances to mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cartwright is looking to get to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Drugger will probably get the nod. That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Drugger misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cartwright throws a counter high kick but Drugger was just alert enough to avoid it. Drugger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cartwright defends well and Drugger ends up having to push Cartwright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Drugger. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet. Cartwright is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drugger. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drugger is defended easily by Cartwright. Muchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Drugger. Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Drugger, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drugger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle. Cartwright wants the takedown. Drugger is fighting it off but Cartwright persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drugger's guard against the cage. Drugger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cartwright 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 Drugger. Drugger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Drugger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots. Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drugger defends it well. Drugger trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Drugger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drugger lands a couple of sideways elbows. Cartwright lands strikes from half guard. We've been informed that Drugger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Cartwright prevents Drugger from improving his position. Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drugger is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold. Drugger tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control. Drugger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drugger's head. Cartwright postures up in Drugger's guard and throws a big left but Drugger blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses. Drugger has his feet on Cartwright's thighs here. He's pushed Cartwright off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cartwright screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abel Drugger!
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RATING
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