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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Carter (ranked 5273 p4p, 25259 weight class) and Mark Spagnolo (ranked 420 p4p, 460 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Spagnolo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Carter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spagnolo doesn't seem phased though.
Spagnolo throws an off balance right hand
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spagnolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter prevents a body shot from Spagnolo.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Spagnolo avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Spagnolo avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter tries to work over Spagnolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spagnolo can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
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!
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter tries a body shot but Spagnolo blocks it.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a right hand.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter works on Spagnolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter working aggressively here.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spagnolo lands a body punch.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spagnolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter prevents a body shot from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spagnolo can turn it around.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
A body shot lands from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with some punches.
Carter lands a right hand.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spagnolo.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Spagnolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Carter misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carter gets through Spagnolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter is pushing Spagnolo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Carter tries to tie him up.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Carter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spagnolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spagnolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spagnolo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Spagnolo
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spagnolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Spagnolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spagnolo can do to turn this around?
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spagnolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spagnolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spagnolo misses with some punches.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter misses with some punches.
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Spagnolo tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Spagnolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spagnolo up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spagnolo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter wants to stall.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Carter.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Carter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Spagnolo throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter leaning against his opponent.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter stalling against the cage.
Tommy Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spagnolo tries a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Carter gets tackled into the cage by Spagnolo. Spagnolo maintains the clinch.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter has Spagnolo pressed against the cage.
Spagnolo is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Spagnolo controls his hands.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spagnolo's elbow.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Mark Spagnolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spagnolo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Spagnolo pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spagnolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spagnolo's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Spagnolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Spagnolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Spagnolo seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spagnolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spagnolo.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Spagnolo controls his hands.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Carter stalls.
Spagnolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Spagnolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Carter.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter gets through Spagnolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter misses with some punches.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spagnolo takes a shot to the head.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Tommy Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spagnolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Carter!
A relieved looking Tommy Carter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RATING
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