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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 187 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Carter Wright (ranked 26 p4p, 194 weight class). Carter Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Wright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright throws a right and a left that Bjurstrom avoids nicely.
Bjurstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bjurstrom throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjurstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Wright throws out a counter right but Bjurstrom avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range nicely.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
Bjurstrom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wright's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bjurstrom backs up against the cage.
Wright blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBjurstrom.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjurstrom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright throws a right hand that Bjurstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjurstrom also avoids with ease.
Bjurstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom throws a shot to the body.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Bjurstrom misses
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Bjurstrom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wright.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
A cross from Wright lands.
Wright gets caught napping as Bjurstrom dives in and scores a takedown. Wright manages to retain guard.
Wright wriggles free and stands up.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Wright catches Bjurstrom right on the button with a cross.
Bjurstrom lands a high kick!
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Bjurstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws the left hand but Bjurstrom avoids the punch easily.
Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Bjurstrom finds it's target.
Bjurstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bjurstrom drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Bjurstrom looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Wright steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright works Bjurstrom's body with a nice hook.
Bjurstrom swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjurstrom connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bjurstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
Bjurstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bjurstrom counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bjurstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Bjurstrom off balance momentarily.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bjurstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Wright makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjurstrom misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright lands a jab.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjurstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Bjurstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Wright misses.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bjurstrom blocks a leg kick.
Wright looks for the body kick but Bjurstrom saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bjurstrom. Those never looked like landing.
Carter Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjurstrom jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright slips a jab from Bjurstrom.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjurstrom throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjurstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to work over Bjurstrom's front leg with a kick but Bjurstrom checks it.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright throws a counter combo.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Bjurstrom's shoulder, as Bjurstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Bjurstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bjurstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom moved away.
Bjurstrom lands a head shot.
Bjurstrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Bjurstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjurstrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjurstrom blocks the body kick.
Bjurstrom jabs at Wright's body.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Wright really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright misses with a kick to the body
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjurstrom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bjurstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Wright throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjurstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjurstrom throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Bjurstrom ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjurstrom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bjurstrom prevents Wright from standing back up.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjurstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjurstrom works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bjurstrom controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom takes Wright's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wright is in trouble.
Bjurstrom trying to control.
Bjurstrom tightening his grip on Wright, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Bjurstrom is in full control for now.
Bjurstrom trying to control.
Wright is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjurstrom off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wright is trying to stand back up.
Marco Bjurstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright manages to escape to his feet.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Bjurstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom lands a high kick!
Bjurstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bjurstrom ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Bjurstrom defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom scores with a head kick. Wright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wright throws a series of punches but Bjurstrom avoids them all with ease.
Wright lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wright lands with a hook. Bjurstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright wants to slow Bjurstrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Bjurstrom throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom feinted with a counter takedown.
Bjurstrom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom jabs at Wright's body.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bjurstrom throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Bjurstrom misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Bjurstrom backs away looking to recover.
Bjurstrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
Bjurstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjurstrom.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bjurstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom with a poor takedown
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Bjurstrom looks to throw a body kick
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice leg kick.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Bjurstrom slips the punch.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjurstrom loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Bjurstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjurstrom takes one to the chin there.
Wright lands with a cross.
Wright takes a swing at Bjurstrom's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom walks into a jab.
Bjurstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjurstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bjurstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bjurstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carter Wright.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Wright!
Carter Wright is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Carter Wright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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