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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Carnitine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnitine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Doro Pesch and Udo Dirkschneider covering Breaking the Law. 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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168 cm
26
146 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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160 cm
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140 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Carnitine! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carnitine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes. Carnitine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Larry Carnitine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carnitine gets a clinch. Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carnitine as Lee tries to tie him up. Carnitine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ricky Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Carnitine. Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Carnitine avoids the damage to the body. Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage. Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Carnitine avoids the damage to the body. Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carnitine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carnitine is defending well for now. Carnitine has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carnitine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Carnitine shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. Lee throws a lazy head kick and Carnitine counters by moving into the clinch. Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carnitine rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage. Carnitine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carnitine forces Lee back against the cage and clinches. Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carnitine.
Carnitine avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carnitine is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position. Carnitine misses with an elbow strike.
Carnitine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carnitine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lee lands an elbow just above Carnitine 's eye. Lee lands a nice elbow. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lee taking a breather. Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Carnitine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage. Carnitine drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Carnitine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carnitine is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carnitine has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though. Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carnitine is on top in guard.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carnitine on the ground. Carnitine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carnitine drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Carnitine off! Carnitine jumps back into Lee's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Carnitine passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Carnitine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Carnitine eventually gives up the hold. Carnitine throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Carnitine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lee defend it? Carnitine steps over the head and cranks it - Lee is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carnitine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Larry Carnitine!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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