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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Akins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Irish Fighting Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Akins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akins fails with the takedown.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Akins in a clinch.
Akins stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Akins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Michael Akins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cavan Cartwright.
Akins is looking for a takedown.
Akins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akins's defenses.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Akins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
Akins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akins trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Akins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akins trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Akins.
Akins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
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!
Akins prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akins is defending well.
Akins tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cartwright.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Cartwright has clasped his hands together around Akins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Akins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartwright connects with a decent elbow.
Cartwright working away.
Cartwright decides to stand back up. Cartwright steps back and let's Akins get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akins misses with a takedown
and Cartwright counters with a one-two to the body.
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akins.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Akins.
Cartwright connects with a body shot.
Akins is breathing heavily.
Cartwright has managed to clinch.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akins's efforts to push away.
Akins gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akins.
Akins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright jumps guard.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Akins from controlling successfully.
Akins has gone for a leg lock! Cartwright slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akins's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akins is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Akins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartwright gets to his feet - Akins follows without any prompting.
Akins fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavan Cartwright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akins drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.
Akins tries for a takedown but Cartwright manages to get underhooks.
Cartwright missing with knees to the body.
Akins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akins looking to slow down the pace here.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright has Akins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Akins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cavan Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
Akins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cartwright is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Akins to the mat. Akins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright wants to get up but he can't break Akins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Akins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Akins controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Akins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Akins's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cartwright stands up and waves to Akins to follow him.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Akins shows good takedown defense.
Akins gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
Akins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cartwright walks away with a smile on his face. Akins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Akins shrugs off.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Akins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Akins back into the cage.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cartwright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cartwright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akins avoids it.
Akins tries to break free but Cartwright pushes him back against the cage.
Akins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Akins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Akins stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Akins shoots in and gets a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
Akins postures up.
Cartwright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Akins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akins gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Akins.
Akins closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Akins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akins wants to escape the position.
Akins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cartwright gets his way!
Akins tries to break free.
Akins breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Akins from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavan Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akins as he avoids it easily.
Akins shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright shows good takedown defense.
Akins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Akins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akins is in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright pushes Akins off and gets back to his feet.
Akins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Cavan Cartwright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Akins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins jumps guard.
Akins is working an open guard so Cartwright takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Akins takes the fight into the clinch.
Akins wants a takedown.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akins has a takedown stuffed.
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into Akins's guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Akins is working from the bottom.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cartwright darts in and clinches Akins up against the cage.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Akins is trying to pull guard but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Akins managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Akins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright has Akins up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cartwright.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akins rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Akins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akins trying to control but not successfully.
Cavan Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright biding his time, controlling Akins.
Let's hope that Cartwright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Akins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cartwright's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akins trying to control the position but Cartwright manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cavan Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartwright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cavan Cartwright!
Cavan Cartwright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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