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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Carpenter (ranked 3832 p4p, 3830 weight class) and Nasirmadov Polsgomadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nasirmadov Polsgomadov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polsgomadov misses with a takedown
and Carpenter counters with a straight right hand.
Polsgomadov shoots in looking for a takedown but Carpenter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Polsgomadov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Polsgomadov is looking to clinch.
Carpenter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carpenter avoids the body shot from Polsgomadov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Polsgomadov.
Nasirmadov Polsgomadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polsgomadov shoots for a takedown but Carpenter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacob Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasirmadov Polsgomadov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polsgomadov tries to clinch up.
Polsgomadov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Polsgomadov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polsgomadov throws a leg kick
and Carpenter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carpenter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Polsgomadov tries to clinch but Carpenter moves away
and Carpenter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carpenter lands with a good body shot.
Polsgomadov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carpenter as he jumps to the side.
Polsgomadov with a poor takedown
and Carpenter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Polsgomadov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Polsgomadov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polsgomadov looks winded!
Polsgomadov wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carpenter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polsgomadov doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy body kick from Polsgomadov
and Carpenter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polsgomadov walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polsgomadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polsgomadov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polsgomadov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carpenter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Polsgomadov thinking.
Polsgomadov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carpenter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polsgomadov misses with a left hand
letting Carpenter counter with a right hand.
Jacob Carpenter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carpenter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carpenter stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Carpenter misses the target.
Polsgomadov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polsgomadov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polsgomadov misses with a combination
and Carpenter counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot lands for Carpenter.
Carpenter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Polsgomadov misses with a jab to the body
letting Carpenter counter with a right hand.
Polsgomadov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carpenter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polsgomadov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carpenter counters with a nice body shot.
Polsgomadov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Carpenter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Polsgomadov darts in trying to clinch
and Carpenter counters with a nice uppercut.
Polsgomadov tries to close the distance and clinch but Carpenter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polsgomadov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Carpenter misses the target.
Polsgomadov misses with a takedown
and Carpenter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polsgomadov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carpenter circles away.
Carpenter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polsgomadov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polsgomadov tries for a takedown but Carpenter circles away easily
enabling Carpenter to counter with a crisp jab.
Polsgomadov tries to close the distance and clinch but Carpenter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacob Carpenter is winning the standup battle so far.
Polsgomadov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carpenter's waist but Carpenter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polsgomadov off to one side.
Carpenter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jacob Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasirmadov Polsgomadov.
Carpenter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polsgomadov's head.
Polsgomadov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carpenter circles away.
Polsgomadov is breathing heavily.
Carpenter connects with a body shot that sends Polsgomadov's belly button to the back.
Carpenter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carpenter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Polsgomadov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Carpenter has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter lands a nice looking body shot.
Carpenter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Polsgomadov throws an off balance right hand
and Carpenter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polsgomadov closes the distance but Carpenter moves to the side
and Carpenter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Carpenter does it's job there.
Polsgomadov tries to land a front kick but Carpenter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpenter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carpenter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carpenter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polsgomadov tries to clinch there but Carpenter circles away.
Carpenter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polsgomadov can do to turn this around?
Polsgomadov throws a series of punches but Carpenter moves out of range.
Polsgomadov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carpenter counters with a nice uppercut.
Polsgomadov needs to keep his hands up - Carpenter had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polsgomadov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpenter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polsgomadov tries to close the distance and clinch but Carpenter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polsgomadov misses with a takedown
and Carpenter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polsgomadov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Polsgomadov is looking to stand up but Carpenter won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carpenter holds on and takes a little breather.
Polsgomadov wants to pass the guard but Carpenter is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Carpenter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carpenter lands a right hook to the body.
Polsgomadov tries to move into range but Carpenter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carpenter leaves Polsgomadov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Polsgomadov has his takedown stuffed
and Carpenter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polsgomadov misses with a takedown attempt
and Carpenter counters with a left to the body.
Jacob Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasirmadov Polsgomadov.
Polsgomadov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carpenter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nasirmadov Polsgomadov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Carpenter lands.
Polsgomadov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Carpenter there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carpenter.
Polsgomadov tries for a takedown but Carpenter circles away easily
and Carpenter counters with a right hand to the body.
Polsgomadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carpenter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter lands with a nice body punch.
Polsgomadov shoots and misses
and Carpenter counters with a right hand to the body.
Polsgomadov wants to clinch but Carpenter slips to the side
and Carpenter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carpenter cracks Polsgomadov with an open hand slap.
Carpenter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carpenter counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carpenter scores with a hook to the body. Polsgomadov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Polsgomadov looks to clinch
and Carpenter counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carpenter counters with a stiff right hand.
Polsgomadov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carpenter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polsgomadov wants to clinch but Carpenter slips to the side
and Carpenter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polsgomadov shoots in for a takedown but Carpenter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polsgomadov has his takedown stuffed
and Carpenter counters with a nice uppercut.
Polsgomadov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpenter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Polsgomadov tries for a takedown but Carpenter circles away easily
and Carpenter counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpenter lands with an uppercut that bounces Polsgomadov off the cage and back into range.
Nasirmadov Polsgomadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Carpenter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carpenter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polsgomadovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Carpenter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carpenter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Carpenter!
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