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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Carlito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tommy Carlito has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Carlito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Gray!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlito lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Philip Gray has been cut.
Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlito tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlito to the ground. Carlito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!
Carlito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gray will feel that in the morning.
Gray looks gassed!
Carlito tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carlito pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gray back to the cage. Carlito follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gray gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlito tries to escape but Gray is in control.
Carlito is trying to control Gray's posture but Gray avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlito gets back to half guard.
Carlito wants to get back to his feet.
Gray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlito defending well though.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carlito controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlito wants to control but Gray is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carlito is looking to control Gray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carlito avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Carlito wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Carlito pushes him off.
Carlito misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carlito's guard now.
Carlito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray postures up.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Carlito.
Carlito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Carlito.
Carlito throws a right hand that Gray ducks under and follows up with a left that Gray also avoids with ease.
Gray shoots in and bounces Carlito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlito working a defensive guard here.
Gray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gray postures up and lands a big shot to Carlito's brow.
Gray wants to control from the top but Carlito keeps moving.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlito wants to sweep but no luck.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray postures up and lands a big shot to Carlito's brow.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gray won't allow Carlito to get back to his feet.
Gray throwing strikes from guard but Carlito blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlito trying to control the position.
Gray preventing the sweep.
Carlito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carlito trying to control the position.
Carlito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlito wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Gray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Carlito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Gray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carlito throws a series of strikes that have Gray backpedaling.
Carlito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Philip Gray's cut even more.
An inside leg kick lands from Carlito.
Carlito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gray throws a strike but Carlito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carlito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlito is really struggling to control Gray but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gray will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlito is controlling him.
Carlito preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Carlito wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Carlito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gray lands in his opponent's guard.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray thows a big elbow that misses.
Carlito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray distracts Carlito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carlito is trying to control the position but Gray postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carlito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tommy Carlito has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Philip Gray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.
Gray slips a nice elbow through Carlito's hands, connecting with Carlito's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlito trying to control here.
Carlito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gray on the ground.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlito's head.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carlito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlito wants to control but Gray is keeping busy.
Carlito tries to get to full guard but Gray has control of the leg.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carlito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Carlito trying to control here.
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.
Carlito gets back to full guard.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gray is pushing down on Carlito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carlito is fighting to maintain full guard but Gray has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carlito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
Carlito is trying to stand back up but Gray is controlling him
Gray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlito trying to control but Gray postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlito is controlling Gray's trapped leg to prevent Gray from advancing to side control.
Carlito is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Carlito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Gray'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!
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlito doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray punishes Carlito's body with a nice straight punch.
Carlito pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gray back to the cage. Carlito follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carlito as he jumps to the side.
Gray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carlito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray is positioning himself well to prevent Carlito advancing to mount.
Gray tries to roll over but Carlito keeps him under control.
Gray is trying is best to control the position here.
Gray is trying to maintain the position but Carlito is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Philip Gray hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
Carlito is working hard here to advance position.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlito manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlito was covering up waiting for the punch and Gray finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gray is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gray working to try and regain half guard.
Carlito looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gray is desperately trying to improve his position but Carlito has a good base and remains in mount.
Carlito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gray is looking to escape.
Gray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carlito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tommy Carlito just wasn't active enough.
Carlito works Gray's body with a nice hook.
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlito connects with a body shot.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carlito scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tommy Carlito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The cut above Philip Gray's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gray shoots and misses
and Carlito counters with a low kick, right behind Gray 's knee.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Philip Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gray decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carlito's guard.
Carlito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Gray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlito wants to stand but Gray is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Carlito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carlito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Carlito!
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