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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Carrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Carrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carrington throws a combination. Wallace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carrington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace.
Wallace jumps guard.
Carrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wallace managing to control the position.
Carrington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace pulls Carrington in close to prevent any damage.
Wallace is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace pulls Carrington in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Wallace.
Carrington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carrington wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace dives in and grabs Carrington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carrington pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Carrington as Wallace shoots in.
Paul Carrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wallace.
Carrington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Carrington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace checks a low kick from Carrington.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Carrington saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Carrington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carrington.
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carrington swivels and escapes.
Wallace looks winded!
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Carrington there.
A combination from Carrington does no damage.
Paul Carrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Donk. Carrington catches Wallace right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Carrington does no damage.
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carrington swivels and escapes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carrington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carrington swivels and escapes.
Carrington throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrington moves out of range of the body kick.
Carrington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carrington blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Carrington stuffs the takedown.
Carrington with a hook.
Carrington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Carrington misses with the combination.
Carrington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carrington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Carrington lands a head shot.
Carrington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carrington connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrington misses with a few strikes there.
Carrington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carrington throws a combination. Wallace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carrington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Carrington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace shoots in but Carrington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carrington throws a chopping leg kick but Wallace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carrington misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Carrington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carrington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Paul Carrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
Carrington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carrington defends it nicely.
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Carrington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Carrington won't allow it.
Carrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Carrington taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Carrington.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Carrington has him pressed against the cage.
Paul Carrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wallace.
Wallace avoiding damage as Carrington throws knees to the body.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Carrington controls the action.
Carrington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carrington tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Carrington back against the cage.
Carrington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallace up against the cage.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Carrington misses with a body punch.
Carrington cracks Wallace with a nice body shot.
Carrington stalling the fight.
Carrington presses Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wallace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Carrington.
Wallace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carrington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carrington scores with a hook to the body.
Carrington is trying to stall.
Carrington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carrington pinned against the cage. Carrington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carrington tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrington connects with a crisp jab.
Carrington fails to land with a series of punches.
Carrington throws out a leg kick but Wallace moves out of range and Carrington only half commits.
Wallace tries to clinch but Carrington moves out of range.
Nice cross by Carrington.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carrington.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Carrington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carrington lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carrington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace tries to bum rush Carrington with a series of wild strikes but Carrington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace tries to clinch
and Carrington counters with a series of strikes. Wallace will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carrington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Carrington lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul Carrington is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carrington misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Carrington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carrington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carrington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Carrington looks to land a combination. Wallace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carrington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Carrington scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Carrington throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Carrington cracks Wallace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Carrington pushes him off.
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carrington, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrington working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Wallace to work.
Wallace wants a takedown.
Paul Carrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wallace.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carrington manages to break the clinch.
Carrington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Carrington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carrington with a jab.
Carrington lands with a nice combination. Wallace backs away looking to recover.
Carrington moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Carrington scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Carrington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carrington lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Carrington. That snapped Wallace's head back.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Carrington.
Carrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carrington tries a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
A combination from Carrington does no damage.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carrington circles away.
Carrington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carrington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallace.
A punch combination from Carrington misses.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carrington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carrington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carrington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carrington throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carrington avoids it really well and circles away.
Carrington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carrington throws a chopping leg kick but Wallace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch combination from Carrington misses.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carrington avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab from Carrington.
Robert Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Carrington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrington blocks a head kick by Wallace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Carrington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carrington, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Carrington!
Paul Carrington spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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