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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phobos Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
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135 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phobos Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Christoforidis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christoforidis lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Phobos Carter has been cut.
Carter scores with a push kick.
Christoforidis throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Christoforidis!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter thowing shots but they're missing.
Carter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Christoforidis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Christoforidis!
Christoforidis prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Carter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws the left hand but Christoforidis avoids the punch easily.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a left to the body.
Carter throws a solid leg kick but Christoforidis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carter.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoforidis manages to avoid it.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Christoforidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christoforidis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christoforidis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christoforidis misses with a two punch combination.
Christoforidis lands a right hook to the body.
Carter is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christoforidis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoforidis lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoforidis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoforidis.
Christoforidis blocks a jab.
Christoforidis dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Christoforidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christoforidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter is rocked!
Christoforidis fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoforidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christoforidis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anton Christoforidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christoforidis throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Christoforidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoforidis.
Carter tries a low kick but Christoforidis avoids it.
Carter throws a head kick but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Christoforidis throws a series of strikes that have Carter backpedaling.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and Christoforidis counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Christoforidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoforidis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Christoforidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christoforidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christoforidis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Christoforidis counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter misses with a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christoforidis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christoforidis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Christoforidis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phobos Carter's cut.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Christoforidis misses with a two punch combination.
Christoforidis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Christoforidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christoforidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoforidis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carter duly obliges.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Christoforidis counters with a straight right hand.
Christoforidis misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christoforidis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phobos Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christoforidis moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Christoforidis counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christoforidis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christoforidis fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter tries for a takedown but Christoforidis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christoforidis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Nice shot by Christoforidis.
Christoforidis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christoforidis punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christoforidis counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Christoforidis to acknowledge the strikes.
Christoforidis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Carter tries for a takedown but Christoforidis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phobos Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Christoforidis misses.
Phobos Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter ducks right into an uppercut from Christoforidis.
A punch combination from Christoforidis misses.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christoforidis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christoforidis works over Carter's head and body with a nice combination.
Christoforidis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christoforidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christoforidis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Christoforidis.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christoforidis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christoforidis as he jumps to the side.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christoforidis counters with a left to the body.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Christoforidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoforidis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Christoforidis misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter with a poor takedown
and Christoforidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anton Christoforidis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice combination there by Christoforidis.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christoforidis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christoforidis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoforidis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christoforidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Christoforidis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christoforidis lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Christoforidis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phobos Carter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christoforidis as he avoids it easily.
Christoforidis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christoforidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christoforidis misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and Christoforidis counters with a nice right hand that sends Carter toppling to the canvas! Carter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christoforidis finish him?!
Christoforidis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christoforidis misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christoforidis as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Christoforidis cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoforidis.
Christoforidis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christoforidis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Christoforidis as Carter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phobos Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Christoforidis counter with a right hand.
Phobos Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Christoforidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christoforidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter misses with a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter misses with a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter misses with a hook. Christoforidis ducked under it nicely.
Christoforidis lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carter throws some wild stikes that Christoforidis manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis holds of for dear life.
Christoforidis manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Christoforidis, under a barage of strikes from Carter.
Christoforidis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Christoforidis defends the submission attempt.
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.
Christoforidis tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Carter is pressing down on Christoforidis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christoforidis is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Christoforidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christoforidis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Anton Christoforidis!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Anton Christoforidis!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Anton Christoforidis!
Anton Christoforidis wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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FIGHT
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