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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Israel Vazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vazquez moves into the clinch.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vazquez looking for a takedown.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a combination. Vazquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Israel Vazquez has been cut.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vazquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter is trying to drag Vazquez to the mat but Vazquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vazquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vazquez counters by moving into the clinch.
Vazquez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vazquez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Vazquez pulls Carter in close to prevent any damage.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vazquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kevin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter looks to land a combination but Vazquez avoids it well.
Carter throws a series of punches but Vazquez moves out of range.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vazquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter tries to bum rush Vazquez with a series of wild strikes but Vazquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter looks winded!
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Vazquez counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter looking to stall.
Carter tries to pull guard but Vazquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vazquez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vazquez jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Israel Vazquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Israel Vazquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carter scores with a three punch combo!
Carter throws a series of punches but Vazquez moves out of range.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Vazquez counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vazquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter lands a jab-cross combination.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Vazquez moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter is trying to pull guard but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Vazquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Vazquez scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Vazquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Vazquez pulls Carter into guard.
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vazquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vazquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vazquez trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vazquez counters with a straight right hand.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vazquez closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Vazquez pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Vazquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vazquez goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a series of punches but Vazquez avoids them all with ease.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Vazquez. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vazquez counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Vazquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vazquez is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vazquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vazquez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Vazquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazquez slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vazquez instigates a clinch.
Vazquez looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Israel Vazquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Israel Vazquez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vazquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vazquez dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Vazquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vazquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vazquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Vazquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and Vazquez settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez moves into the clinch.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Israel Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a series of punches but Vazquez avoids them all with ease.
Carter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vazquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Vazquez stands up and waves to Carter to follow him.
Vazquez has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vazquez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carter uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vazquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Vazquez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vazquez breaks from the clinch.
Carter throws a series of strikes that have Vazquez backpedaling.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vazquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vazquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Carter being controlled here momentarily.
Vazquez has his feet on Carter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazquez clinches with his opponent.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israel Vazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Carter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vazquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Vazquez.
Vazquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Carter wants to stand but Vazquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vazquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Kevin Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel Vazquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vazquez looking for a triangle here. Carter is fighting it but it looks tight! Vazquez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Carter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Israel Vazquez!
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energy
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