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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titan Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UGK - Touched. 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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182 lbs
11 - 0 - 1 |
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185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Grundy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carver misses with an uppercut.
Carver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grundy avoids the body shot from Carver.
Carver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carver is looking to slow Grundy down with leg kicks.
Grundy misses with a straight left.
Carver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carver manages to avoid it.
Carver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grundy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grundy.
Carver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carver misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carver tries to advance to mount but Grundy denies him.
Grundy wants to control but Carver postures up.
Carver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carver throws a strike aimed at the side of Grundy's head but Grundy avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carver slows the pace down in half guard.
Carver is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to stand back up but Carver is controlling him
Grundy gets back to full guard.
Carver controlling from the top position.
Carver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Carver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Carver is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carver tries to free his leg and advance position but Grundy is retaining full guard.
Carver trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carver!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Carver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carver dives in and grabs Grundy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grundy pushes down on Carver's head and hops out.
Grundy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Grundy as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Carver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grundy tries a low kick but Carver avoids it.
Carver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grundy tries to clinch there but Carver circles away.
Titan Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver shoots in for a double leg but Grundy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carver delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Carver throws a nice head kick!
Benjamin Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carver throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grundy checks a leg kick nicely.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Carver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Grundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grundy misses with a hook
and Carver counters with a straight right hand.
Carver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grundy's half guard.
Carver is pressing down on Grundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grundy is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Carver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grundy won't allow Carver to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grundy to regain full guard.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Grundy is trying to keep Carver in close.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Carver from controlling successfully.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carver.
Carver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grundy pulls Carver in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Carver controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Carver dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carver misses with a body kick.
Titan Carver is winning the standup battle so far.
Carver digs a good body shot into Grundy's ribs.
Grundy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carver clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Carver.
A short uppercut from Grundy.
Grundy tries a body shot but Carver blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grundy.
Carver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grundy's elbow.
Carver misses with a punch on the inside.
Grundy trying to control the position but instead, Carver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grundy into the cage.
Carver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grundy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carver gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Carver is pressing down on Grundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grundy is holding on for now.
Grundy is refusing to be controlled, as Carver sits in half guard.
Titan Carver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control here.
Grundy is holding on to half guard well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Carver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grundy misses with a looping left.
Grundy misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carver.
Carver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grundy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carver throws a body kick that misses
letting Grundy counter with a right hand.
Grundy throws a body punch but Carver moves out of range.
Carver misses with a jab to the body
and Grundy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carver tries to land a front kick but Grundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carver throws a big shot that misses.
Carver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Benjamin Grundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carver tries to bum rush Grundy with a series of wild strikes but Grundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grundy trying to control but Carver postures up.
Carver looks to land a strike but Grundy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carver trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Carver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carver stops Grundy from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Carver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Carver!
Titan Carver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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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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