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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melanie Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melanie Carmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Fury!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael tries for a takedown but Fury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Carmichael shoots in.
Fury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carmichael circles away.
Fury shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carmichael's guard.
Carmichael keeping full guard, as Fury tries to pass.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Carmichael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury stands up and waves to Carmichael to follow him.
Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a takedown
and Carmichael counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fury is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fury is rocked!
Carmichael misses with a double jab.
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Carmichael finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael fails with the takedown
so Fury counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melanie Carmichael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury preventing the sweep.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
Fury stands up and waves to Carmichael to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carmichael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carmichael lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carmichael wants to clinch
and Fury counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury stands and throws Carmichael's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury controlling from side mount.
Carmichael tries to improve position but can't.
Fury decides to stand back up.
Fury tries for a takedown but Carmichael circles away easily
and Carmichael counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fury looks gassed!
Fury looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carmichael is one step ahead there.
Fury trying to control the position.
Fury looking for a guillotine here but Carmichael defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael wanted to stand there but Fury had control of the position.
Carmichael wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Carmichael has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fury working for a triangle but Carmichael defends it easily.
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carmichael is looking to stand up but Fury won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carmichael tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fury counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is staying active underneath Fury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carmichael pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.
Fury wants to take a breather but Carmichael is having none of it.
Carmichael landing a few short strikes.
Carmichael pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.
Carmichael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fury is working away from the top position though.
Fury is keen to just control but Carmichael is a slippery customer.
Carmichael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carmichael wants to clinch
and Fury counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmichael tries to improve position but can't.
Fury stands up and beckons Carmichael to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Fury dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carmichael with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fury.
Fury slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carmichael sneaks back into half guard.
Fury is trying to control. Carmichael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fury in particular looking to stall.
Fury trying to pass the guard but Carmichael defending well.
Fury stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fury blocks a head kick by Carmichael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Carmichael misses the jab.
Carmichael lands a head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Carmichael as Fury shoots in.
Carmichael tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range.
Carmichael tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fury counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carmichael won't be happy with that.
Carmichael tries to buck Fury off but Fury is having none of it.
Fury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmichael keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee Fury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carmichael is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fury is controlling him well.
Fury trying to control the position but Carmichael is working away.
Fury decides to stand back up.
Carmichael lands a front kick.
Carmichael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carmichael tries for a takedown but Fury circles away easily
and Fury counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Carmichael working a defensive guard here.
Carmichael keeping full guard, as Fury tries to pass.
Fury wants to control from the top but Carmichael keeps moving.
Carmichael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
Fury slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carmichael fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melanie Carmichael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carmichael throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Fury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carmichael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carmichael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fury blocks a head kick by Carmichael.
Fury scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carmichael is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fury has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Carmichael's face as Fury controls the position.
Fury decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fury looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carmichael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is working for a kimura but Carmichael is defending it quite comfortably.
Carmichael pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.
Fury tries to pass to full mount but Carmichael defends it.
Carmichael tries to kick Fury off but Fury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carmichael wants to improve his position but Fury is controlling well.
Fury is looking for a kimura but Carmichael is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fury to get the leverage.
Fury wants to control but Carmichael is keeping him busy.
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.
Carmichael wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carmichael counters with a big head kick but Fury shrugs it off.
Carmichael with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fury.
Fury wants to control from the top but Carmichael keeps moving.
Fury slips nicely into half guard.
Fury is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carmichael!
Fury wants to take Carmichael's back here but Carmichael is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is looking to improve his position but Fury isn't that keen on the idea.
Fury controlling the position easily from mount.
Carmichael is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fury gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Carmichael throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melanie Carmichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Carmichael sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carmichael tries to clinch
and Fury counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fury.
Carmichael wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control but Carmichael is working from the bottom.
Fury gets to his feet - Carmichael follows without any prompting.
Fury drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmichael wants to sweep but no luck.
Fury stands and steps away. Carmichael gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carmichael tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carmichael darts in trying to clinch
and Fury counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Fury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fury winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Fury!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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