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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Carson Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
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249 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scotty Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carson Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Daniels throws a chopping leg kick but Carlson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carlson tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Carlson tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carlson checks a leg kick.
Carlson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daniels enables Carlson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daniels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carlson wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Carlson isn't so interested in that idea.
Carlson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Daniels looks winded!
Carlson wants to stand and escape but instead Daniels has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to stand but Carlson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carlson has Daniels pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Scotty Carlson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Carlson darts in and clinches Daniels up against the cage.
Carlson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carlson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Carlson slows down the pace here.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Carlson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carlson keeps control of Daniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carlson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels is trying to push Carlson away but Carlson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Carlson is controlling him.
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlson darts in and clinches Daniels up against the cage.
Carlson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels tries to break free but Carlson pushes him back against the cage.
Carlson breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daniels 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 Carlson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carlson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daniels stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlson. Carlson gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson wants to clinch.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson moved away.
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carlson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daniels is looking to chop away at Carlson's legs.
Carlson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carlson somewhat.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carlson.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson moved away.
Carlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels motions for Carlson to come forward. Daniels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carlson darts in looking for a takedown but Daniels gets double underhooks and turns Carlson into the cage.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daniels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels is looking to chop away at Carlson's legs.
Carlson blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniels tries to work over Carlson's front leg with a kick but Carlson checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carson Daniels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Carlson checks it.
Carlson shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carlson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daniels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carlson throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Carlson checks a low kick from Daniels.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daniels as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Carlson instigates a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daniels in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carlson is out of range.
Carlson checks a leg kick.
Daniels throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to score with low kicks.
Carlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daniels 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 Carlson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carlson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlson.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Carlson blocks the leg kick.
Carlson checks the leg kick.
Carlson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carson Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlson shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scotty Carlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels misses with a low kick as Carlson jumps back.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carlson is looking to land body kicks.
Carlson blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
Carlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson checks it.
Daniels throws a chopping leg kick but Carlson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daniels tries a low kick but Carlson avoids it.
Daniels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Carlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels which made him look bad.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carlson shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Carlson checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carlson misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carlson is out of range.
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson checks a leg kick.
Carson Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carlson checks a low kick from Daniels.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlson is able to avoid easily.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some bone on bone action there as Carlson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carson Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daniels tries a low kick but Carlson avoids it.
Carlson checks a leg kick.
Carlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Carlson persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carlson checks a leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Daniels. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Some wild striking there from Carlson.
Carlson checks a low kick from Daniels.
Carlson shoots in and drives through. Daniels sprawls well.
Daniels is looking to score with low kicks.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlson is able to avoid easily.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Carlson.
Daniels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carlson checks it well.
Carlson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlson checks a leg kick.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Daniels 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carlson!
Daniels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carlson is out of range.
Carlson closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Carlson.
Carlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniels smiles and moves away.
Daniels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daniels 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 Carlson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carlson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carlson moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
Carlson misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Carlson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carlson is out of range and Daniels settles back down.
Carlson just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlson checks a leg kick.
Daniels misses with a low kick as Carlson jumps back.
Carlson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniels tries to land a leg kick but Carlson saw it coming and moves away.
Carlson throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Daniels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carlson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carlson.
Carlson looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Carlson is controlling him.
Carlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson checks the leg kick.
Carlson fails to land the takedown.
Daniels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carlson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daniels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Carlson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daniels wants to slow Carlson down by chopping away at his legs.
Daniels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Carlson does no damage.
Carlson tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlson is able to avoid easily.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Carlson moved away.
Carlson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carlson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carlson has a takedown stuffed.
Carlson moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a low kick but Carlson avoids it.
Carlson jabs at Daniels's body.
Carlson moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Carlson checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Carlson. Carlson maintains the clinch.
Carlson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carlson can't break the clinch.
Carlson prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Carlson has double underhooks.
Daniels tries to break the clinch but Carlson is controlling the position.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Carlson's takedown attempt.
Carlson keeps control of Daniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carlson breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlson moves into the clinch.
Daniels working hard to break the clinch.
Carlson decides to pull guard.
Scotty Carlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daniels passes into side control.
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 Scotty Carlson.
I think Daniels 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carson Daniels!
In his post fight interview, Carson Daniels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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