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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cam Cartwright (ranked 1593 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Savaje Bebe Chai (ranked 199 p4p, 212 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Karma Chameleon. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chai's choice of entrance music: Never Fight An African. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Cam Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Savaje Bebe Chai!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Cartwright has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Cartwright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Good body shot from Cartwright.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right hand.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Cartwright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Chai.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cartwright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai's brow.
Chai pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cartwright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cartwright gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chai can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Chai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright working a defensive guard but Chai passes into half guard.
Cartwright is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chai is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Savaje Bebe Chai will probably get the nod.
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.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cartwright can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai digs a right hand into Cartwright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cartwright's gas tank.
Chai lands a right hand.
Cartwright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Cartwright wants to stall.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Savaje Bebe Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai blocks the elbow strike.
Chai misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chai walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chai clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai lands a nice looking body kick.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Cartwright moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocking some punches.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai is working Cartwright over against the cage.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cartwright throws an elbow but misses.
Cartwright tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cartwright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai's brow.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chai misses with a low kick as Cartwright jumps back.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright clinches.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Chai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chai is leaning against Cartwright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cartwright.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
Chai presses Cartwright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
A short right from Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright looking to stall.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Chai.
Chai prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chai smiles and moves away.
Cam Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartwright under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Cartwright looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cartwright. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savaje Bebe Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Cartwright's ribcage. Cartwright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savaje Bebe Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartwright.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savaje Bebe Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savaje Bebe Chai!
Our winner, Savaje Bebe Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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