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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Wilson (ranked 4066 p4p, 22675 weight class) and Mike Carpenter (ranked 192 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17 - 28 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russel Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson tries a body shot but Carpenter blocks it.
Wilson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Carpenter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wilson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson has Carpenter pressed against the cage.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpenter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson presses Carpenter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carpenter's elbow.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Carpenter controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carpenter up against the cage.
Wilson works on Carpenter's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carpenter.
Carpenter is trying to break free.
Carpenter working aggressively here.
Wilson is leaning against Carpenter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carpenter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russel Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carpenter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Wilson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carpenter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson stays in close to Carpenter's body and controls the position.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Wilson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wilson 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.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Carpenter is retaining full guard.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson advances position into side control!
Wilson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carpenter's legs.
Wilson wants to control but Carpenter is keeping him busy.
Carpenter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wilson controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carpenter is not content to let Wilson control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carpenter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carpenter.
Carpenter wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
Carpenter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carpenter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpenter or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Carpenter sprawls well.
Carpenter tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carpenter wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Carpenter is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Carpenter is defending well.
Wilson is trying to control. Carpenter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two 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.
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carpenter is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carpenter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carpenter tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carpenter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.
Russel Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter is trying to stand.
Carpenter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four 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.
Wilson is trying to control. Carpenter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carpenter moves into the clinch.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown.
Carpenter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Carpenter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russel Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Carpenter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carpenter.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carpenter or not.
Carpenter is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Wilson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Wilson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilson clinches up with Carpenter and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carpenter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carpenter or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Carpenter misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carpenter can do to turn this around?
Carpenter is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carpenter wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carpenter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carpenter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Russel Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carpenter is defending well for now.
Wilson digs a right hand into Carpenter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carpenter's gas tank.
Carpenter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carpenter wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Wilson lands an elbow just above Carpenter 's eye.
Wilson has Carpenter pushed against the cage.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpenter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Wilson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wilson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Russel Wilson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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