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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Habil Bictashev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maro Kartel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Habil Bictashev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maro Kartel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bictashev instigates a clinch.
Bictashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bictashev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kartel can't fight it off and eventually Bictashev manages to take the fight to the floor. Kartel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kartel has Bictashev pulled in close to control his posture.
Kartel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bictashev postures up in Kartel's guard and throws a big left but Kartel blocks it.
Bictashev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bictashev wants to control from the top but Kartel keeps moving.
Bictashev won't allow Kartel to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Habil Bictashev.
Bictashev instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bictashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kartel goes for a takedown attempt but Bictashev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bictashev has Kartel up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kartel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bictashev controls his hands.
Bictashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kartels head.
Good body shot from Bictashev.
Bictashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bictashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kartel wants to take the fight to the mat but Bictashev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bictashev has Kartel pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kartel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Habil Bictashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maro Kartel.
Bictashev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bictashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bictashev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bictashev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kartel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kartel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bictashev misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartel is trying to drag Bictashev to the mat but Bictashev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kartel.
Bictashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kartel looking for a takedown.
Bictashev stops a takedown attempt from Kartel.
Kartel being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartel tries to score a body lock takedown but Bictashev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bictashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kartel controls his hands.
Bictashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bictashev misses with a punch to the body.
Bictashev controlling the action here for a moment.
Kartel tries to score a body lock takedown but Bictashev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bictashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bictashev digs a right hand into Kartel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kartel's gas tank.
Bictashev lands a nice uppercut.
Bictashev taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Bictashev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Habil Bictashev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bictashev clinches up against the cage.
Kartel is trying to drag Bictashev to the mat but Bictashev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Bictashev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bictashev.
Habil Bictashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bictashev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kartel can't find room to land a body shot as Bictashev controls the action.
Kartel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bictashev lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bictashev.
Kartel is looking for a takedown.
Habil Bictashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maro Kartel.
Bictashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bictashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kartel backwards.
Bictashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bictashev.
Kartel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bictashev.
A short left from Bictashev.
Bictashev misses with a body punch.
Bictashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kartel backwards.
Kartel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bictashev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kartel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bictashev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kartel is trying to break free.
Bictashev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kartel up against the cage.
Bictashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev is working Kartel over against the cage.
Kartel wants to break free but Bictashev has control.
Bictashev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bictashev has a couple of punches blocked by Kartel.
Kartel is looking to break free of the clinch but Bictashev has double underhooks.
Bictashev digs a right hand underneath Kartel's ribcage. Kartel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bictashev keeps control of Kartel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Bictashev.
Bictashev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bictashev.
Kartel looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Bictashev.
Kartel tries to work over Bictashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kartel trying to control the position but instead, Bictashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kartel into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bictashev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bictashev is pressed up against the cage. Kartel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bictashev down to the mat. Bictashev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bictashev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kartel is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bictashev has him pressed against the cage.
Bictashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kartel goes for a takedown attempt but Bictashev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kartel is breathing heavily.
Bictashev forces Kartel back against the cage and clinches.
Bictashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Bictashev lands with a right to the head.
Bictashev is leaning against Kartel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kartel wants to take the fight to the mat but Bictashev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bictashev misses with a punch to the body.
Bictashev lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bictashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Habil Bictashev dominated that second round.
That's time! Bictashev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bictashev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kartel stalling the fight.
Kartel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kartel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kartel.
Come on Bictashev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bictashev.
Bictashev scores with a hook to the body.
Bictashev misses with some punches.
Kartel pulls Bictashev into guard.
Bictashev wants to pass the guard but Kartel is keeping the position.
Bictashev trying to control but Kartel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bictashev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kartel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kartel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bictashev trying to control but Kartel is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Habil Bictashev.
Kartel throws a sloppy head kick and Bictashev moves out of range easily.
Bictashev clinches.
Bictashev lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bictashev on the inside.
Bictashev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Bictashev.
Kartel throws an elbow but it misses.
Bictashev avoiding damage.
Bictashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kartel tries to break the clinch but Bictashev is controlling the position.
Kartel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bictashev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bictashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kartel backwards.
Kartel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bictashev prevents it.
Kartel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kartel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kartel is working for takedown but Bictashev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Habil Bictashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maro Kartel.
Bictashev taking a breather.
Kartel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bictashev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bictashev lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bictashev is leaning against Kartel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bictashev lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Bictashev.
A short right from Bictashev.
Bictashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kartel backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bictashev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev has Kartel pushed against the cage.
Bictashev lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Bictashev.
Kartel is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bictashev.
Kartel is still on wobbly legs! Can Bictashev finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bictashev pushes Kartel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bictashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bictashev lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Bictashev.
Kartel can't get the takedown.
Bictashev lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bictashev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kartel tries to circle away but Bictashev has him pinned against the cage.
Maro Kartel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bictashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bictashev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Habil Bictashev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bictashev 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Habil Bictashev!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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