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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorgi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartov has chosen Coal Chamber - Loco as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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141 lbs
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157 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sorgi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartov throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kartov looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Kartov.
Sorgi Kartov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kartov connects with a leg kick. Hunter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kartov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kartov.
Kartov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Kartov does it's job there.
Kartov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunter will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kartov looks to throw a body kick
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Kartov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kartov throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kartov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kartov misses with a head kick.
A jab from Kartov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunter in the body.
Hunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Kartov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kartov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Kartov lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter throws a body punch but Kartov moves out of range.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kartov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kartov misses with a body kick.
Hunter slips under a jab from Kartov.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunter moves out of range as Kartov strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Kartov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kartov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kartov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kartov.
Kartov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kartov missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kartov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Kartov ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Kartov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kartov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kartov dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Kartov throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kartov. That's going to slow Hunter down.
Hunter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kartov.
Hunter dives in and scores a takedown into Kartov's guard.
Kartov is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter being controlled here momentarily.
Kartov keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kartov has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter postures up in Kartov's guard and throws a big left but Kartov blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kartov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kartov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter won't allow Kartov to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sorgi Kartov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kartov misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Kartov misses its intended target.
Kartov pushes Hunter away with a front kick.
Travis Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kartov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kartov.
Kartov throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Kartov dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Kartov connects with a high kick.
Sorgi Kartov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter feints a jab promting Kartov to slip. Hunter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kartov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kartov misses the target.
Kartov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Kartov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Kartov sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter is looking to wear down Kartov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Kartov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kartov swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kartov takes one on the button.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Kartov slips the punch.
Hunter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kartov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kartov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunter looks to land a strike but Kartov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Kartov is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kartov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kartov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kartov is keeping the position for now.
Kartov trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Travis Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kartov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kartov is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Kartov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Kartov has momentary wrist control but Hunter slips an elbow through the middle.
Kartov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kartov has wrist control.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kartov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kartov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kartov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Kartov tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kartov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter walks into a straight right hand from Kartov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kartov.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Kartov circles away.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunter throws a right hand that Kartov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kartov also avoids with ease.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Kartov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kartov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Kartov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kartov thuds his right hand into Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kartov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kartov throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov throws a head kick that Hunter semi-blocks.
Hunter is rocked!
Kartov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kartov lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Kartov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kartov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Kartov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kartov is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Kartov lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Hunter throws a one two combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter 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.
Kartov throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov pushes Hunter away with a front kick.
Hunter punishes Kartov's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Kartov misses.
Nice shot by Hunter.
Kartov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick from Kartov.
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kartov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Kartov ducks down to avoid it.
Kartov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kartov throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kartov throws out the jab.
Hunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kartov to the mat! Kartov manages to get full guard.
Kartov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kartov's head.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kartov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kartov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kartov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kartov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Kartov blocks nicely.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kartov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov working a defensive guard here.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kartov has wrist control.
Hunter distracts Kartov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunter stands up over Kartov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kartov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter postures up in Kartov's guard and throws a big left but Kartov blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sorgi Kartov.
I think Kartov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorgi Kartov!
Sorgi Kartov made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview.
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hype
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pop
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