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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pewterschmidt comes to the ring accompanied by 7 Words. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Pewterschmidt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pewterschmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agasi.
Agasi misses the shot to the body.
Agasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pewterschmidt was covering up waiting for the punch and Agasi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Agasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pewterschmidt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agasi wants to control from the top but Pewterschmidt keeps moving.
Agasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pewterschmidt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pewterschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pewterschmidt pulls Agasi in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi trying to control but Pewterschmidt is working from the bottom.
Pewterschmidt is trying to keep Agasi in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Agasi trying to control but Pewterschmidt is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pewterschmidt misses with a looping left.
Pewterschmidt gets the takedown into side control.
Agasi sneaks back into half guard.
Pewterschmidt trying to control the action but Agasi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt is taking a breather. Agasi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pewterschmidt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Agasi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Agasi trying to control here.
Agasi is looking for a sweep. Pewterschmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pewterschmidt wants to pass the guard but Agasi is defending well.
Agasi gets full guard.
Pewterschmidt passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt is pressing down on Agasi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Agasi is holding on for now.
Agasi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Agasi moves into full guard.
Pewterschmidt content to stall in guard here.
Agasi looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Agasi has control of Pewterschmidt's left arm, preventing Pewterschmidt from doing any damage.
Pewterschmidt with a nice head shot there.
Pewterschmidt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pewterschmidt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Agasi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pewterschmidt is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agasi keeping moving, preventing Pewterschmidt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carter Pewterschmidt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pewterschmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Agasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pewterschmidt thuds his right hand into Agasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Pewterschmidt misses.
Pewterschmidt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pewterschmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agasi.
Pewterschmidt throws a jab but it's blocked by Agasi.
Pewterschmidt misses with a straight left.
Pewterschmidt misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pewterschmidt throws a series of punches but Agasi moves out of range.
Pewterschmidt thows a body shot but no joy.
Pewterschmidt misses with a body shot.
Pewterschmidt cracks Agasi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Agasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pewterschmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agasi.
Pewterschmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agasi.
Carter Pewterschmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pewterschmidt throws a shot to the body.
Pewterschmidt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.
Pewterschmidt misses with a series of wild punches.
Agasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Agasi throws a shot from downtown. Pewterschmidt moves away and avoids it.
Agasi scores with a nice head shot.
Pewterschmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Agasi is just out of range.
Pewterschmidt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pewterschmidt misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pewterschmidt misses its intended target.
Pewterschmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pewterschmidt takes a swing at Agasi's ribcage but misses.
Agasi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pewterschmidt counter with a right hand.
Pewterschmidt slips under a jab from Agasi.
Pewterschmidt connects with a looping right hand.
Agasi tries to clinch but Pewterschmidt moves away
and Pewterschmidt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Armand Agasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pewterschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Agasi.
Agasi misses the body punch
and Pewterschmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pewterschmidt throws a lazy right hand but Agasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Agasi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pewterschmidt throws a body punch but Agasi moves out of range.
Agasi digs a good hook to Pewterschmidt's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pewterschmidt is defended easily by Agasi.
Pewterschmidt blocks a jab.
Agasi with a poor takedown
and Pewterschmidt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pewterschmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agasi throws out the jab.
Agasi has Pewterschmidt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Agasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pewterschmidt is trying to break free.
Pewterschmidt prevents a body shot from Agasi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Agasi as Pewterschmidt tries to tie him up.
Agasi stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Agasi tries to stall but Pewterschmidt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pewterschmidt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Agasi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Agasi is pushing Pewterschmidt up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armand Agasi.
Agasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pewterschmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Pewterschmidt misses
and Agasi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pewterschmidt's guard.
Pewterschmidt keeping full guard, as Agasi tries to pass.
Agasi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Pewterschmidt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Agasi tries to clinch there but Pewterschmidt circles away.
Pewterschmidt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Agasi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Agasi misses with the head strike.
Agasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agasi throws a head punch that misses.
Pewterschmidt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Agasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pewterschmidt controls his hands.
Pewterschmidt tries to break free but Agasi pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pewterschmidt controls his hands.
Agasi slows down the pace here.
Pewterschmidt is trying to break the clinch but Agasi is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pewterschmidt.
Agasi misses with a body punch.
Agasi stalling against the ropes.
Agasi misses with the head strike.
Pewterschmidt is trying to break the clinch but Agasi has him pressed against the ropes.
Agasi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Agasi taking a breather.
Pewterschmidt is trying to force a seperation but Agasi has the dominant position.
Agasi can't find room to land a body shot as Pewterschmidt controls the action.
Agasi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pewterschmidt up against the ropes.
Agasi stalling in the clinch but Pewterschmidt improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armand Agasi.
Pewterschmidt misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Agasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pewterschmidt counters with a three punch combo that has Agasi backing up. Agasi nods at Pewterschmidt to acknowledge the strikes.
Agasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pewterschmidt!
Pewterschmidt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Agasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pewterschmidt is looking to escape.
Pewterschmidt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pewterschmidt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pewterschmidt wants to improve his position but Agasi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt trying to control from the bottom.
Agasi wants to take a breather but Pewterschmidt is having none of it.
Agasi is just content to waste time from the top position. Pewterschmidt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Agasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pewterschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pewterschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Agasi stopping the sweep attempt from Pewterschmidt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pewterschmidt pulls Agasi in to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Agasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pewterschmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agasi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pewterschmidt.
Agasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pewterschmidt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Agasi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Agasi trying to control but Pewterschmidt is working from the bottom.
Pewterschmidt looking to control but Agasi passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Agasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pewterschmidt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pewterschmidt wants to control from the top but Agasi keeps moving.
Agasi wants to control the position but Pewterschmidt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Agasi is looking to improve his position.
Pewterschmidt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pewterschmidt is keen to just control but Agasi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi gets full guard.
Agasi keeping moving, preventing Pewterschmidt from controlling successfully.
Pewterschmidt looking to sit in guard and control but Agasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Agasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pewterschmidt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Agasi is pushing down on Pewterschmidt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pewterschmidt is fighting to maintain full guard but Agasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Agasi trying to control from half guard but Pewterschmidt is working away.
Agasi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pewterschmidt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Agasi throwing strikes from guard but Pewterschmidt blocks nicely.
Pewterschmidt controlling Agasi's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi stays in close to Pewterschmidt's body and controls the position.
Agasi throws and elbow that misses. Pewterschmidt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agasi's guard. Nice move by Pewterschmidt!
Agasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armand Agasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pewterschmidt thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Agasi keeping moving, preventing Pewterschmidt from controlling successfully.
Agasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pewterschmidt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pewterschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Agasi.
Agasi scores with a sloppy right hand. Pewterschmidt should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pewterschmidt throws a right and a left that Agasi avoids nicely.
Agasi misses with a body punch
and Pewterschmidt counters with a right hand to the body.
Pewterschmidt defending well as Agasi loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Pewterschmidt had his way with Armand Agasi in that round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for Agasi.
Agasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pewterschmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agasi.
Agasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Pewterschmidt swats away the attempt to clinch by Agasi.
Agasi missing with a left hand there. Pewterschmidt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agasi dodges the punch combination from Pewterschmidt.
Agasi throws a hook to the side of Pewterschmidt's head but Pewterschmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pewterschmidt.
Pewterschmidt misses the jab.
Agasi shoots in for a double leg but Pewterschmidt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pewterschmidt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Agasi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi is not content to let Pewterschmidt control the position.
Agasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pewterschmidt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pewterschmidt trying to control the position but Agasi is working away.
Agasi is looking for a sweep.
Agasi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pewterschmidt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pewterschmidt tries to control but Agasi wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pewterschmidt is stalling here but it's allowed Agasi to get half guard.
Pewterschmidt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pewterschmidt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agasi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pewterschmidt trying to control from half guard but Agasi is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Agasi misses with an uppercut. Pewterschmidt saw that one coming.
Pewterschmidt feints and as Agasi raises his hands in defense, Pewterschmidt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Agasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pewterschmidt lands a couple of digs.
Pewterschmidt trying to control but Agasi is working from the bottom.
Armand Agasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt slips nicely into half guard.
Agasi wants to control but Pewterschmidt is keeping busy.
Carter Pewterschmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agasi moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pewterschmidt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Pewterschmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pewterschmidt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Pewterschmidt!
Carter Pewterschmidt retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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