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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Run this Town as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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213 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree misses with a head kick.
Tree stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Shawn Carter has been cut.
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tree.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Tree leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tree tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Tree back against the cage.
Carter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tree is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tree tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree blocks an elbow strike.
Tree takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter prevents a body shot from Tree.
Tree is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tree working hard to break the clinch.
Tree misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tree.
Tree misses with a punch on the inside.
Tree avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tree is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carter.
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!
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Tree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Tree leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tree misses with a punch to the body.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tree has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tree slowing the pace effectively.
Tree breaks from the clinch.
Carter tries to land a front kick but Tree steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tree throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Carter misses.
A head kick misses from Tree.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Tree throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter is looking to slow Tree down with leg kicks.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a jab.
Tree checks the leg kick.
Carter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tree pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tree tries to land a front kick but Carter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carter avoids the head kick by Tree.
Carter wants to slow Tree down by chopping away at his legs.
Tree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree scores with a kick to the body.
Carter throws a head kick that half lands.
Tree drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tree - the referee stops the clock and Carter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tree. Carter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Tree throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tree misses with a leg kick.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Tree breaks from the clinch.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but Tree saw it coming and moves away.
Carter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Carter stuns Tree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tree checks a leg kick nicely.
Tree misses with a head kick.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Tree counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tree's head.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Tree throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carter throws a head kick but Tree moves out of range.
Carter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tree circles away.
Tree swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Tree misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shawn Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter throws a jab when Tree was well out of range.
Tree blocks a low kick nicely.
Tree throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick from Tree.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Tree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree throws out the jab.
Carter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carter misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree blocks the leg kick.
Tree is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tree throws a front kick that sends Carter stumbling back into the cage.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree is just out of range.
Carter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carter wants to land a leg kick but Tree is out of range.
Bruce Tree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree is looking to land body kicks.
Carter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carter throws a front kick aimed at Tree's knee but Tree avoids it well.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tree throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Tree tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tree struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Tree misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tree circles away.
Carter scoring well with a low kick there.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Tree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Carter swings for the body but Tree moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Tree avoids the body shot from Carter.
Tree checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Carter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tree looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Tree swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Tree throws an off balance right hand
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tree!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter tries to clinch there but Tree circles away.
Tree takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Carter tenderised Tree's leg. Tree is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carter throws a lazy head kick
and Tree counters with an inside leg kick.
Carter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tree. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Carter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tree keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tree blocks a low kick nicely.
Carter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tree.
Tree misses with a kick to the body.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
Carter clinches.
Tree wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Shawn Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Carter keeps control of Tree as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Tree tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.
Tree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tree blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tree blocks it with crossed arms.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tree tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Tree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter looks for the body kick but Tree saw that one coming.
Shawn Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a leg kick that knocks Tree off balance momentarily.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Carter.
Tree pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carter avoids the head kick by Tree.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
Tree fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree scores with a head kick.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tree moves out of range of the body kick from Carter.
Carter wants to clinch up but Tree keeps it at a distance.
Carter throws a leg kick but Tree sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tree.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a kick to the body.
Tree connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Tree is looking to land body kicks.
Tree throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tree tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carter is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Tree misses.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter throws a body punch but Tree moves out of range.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tree.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Carter misses with a leg kick
and Tree counters with a body kick.
Carter moves out of range as Tree throws a body kick.
A jab from Tree misses.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree.
Bruce Tree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree misses with a leg kick
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Tree.
Tree misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Tree misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Tree.
I think Carter 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Carter!
A very excited looking Shawn Carter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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