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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev comes to the cage accompanied by Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit). Cornelius Carr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cornelius Carr! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carr.
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut. A chopping leg kick lands by Vasilev. Vasilev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carr throws out the jab. We've been informed that Carr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Vasilev misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Carr only half commits to the counter leg kick. Carr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Vasilev misses with a low kick. Vasilev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carr at a distance.
Vasilev throws an overhand right that lands on Carr's shoulder, as Carr tries to avoid the shot. Carr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vasilev takes a step back to recover. Vasilev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vasilev tries to clinch but fails miserably and Carr counters with a straight right hand. Carr tests Vasilev's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carr scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vasilev. Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilev. Carr does a little dance to reset his feet. Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Carr. Vasilev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasilev throws a head kick but Carr moves out of range.
Carr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vasilev blocks it well. Carr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Vasilev catches Carr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Vasilev slips a jab from Carr. Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
That kick from Vasilev tenderised Carr's leg. Carr is trying to keep his angry face on. Vasilev throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carr misses with a straight left. Vasilev slips under a jab. Carr throws a half hearted mid kick. Carr lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab lands there for Vasilev. Carr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carr blocks a low kick nicely. Carr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilev throws out the jab. Carr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Carr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vasilev is looking to counter punch. A good leg kick by Vasilev. Carr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Vasilev throws a poor cross that misses
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carr blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
Vasilev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carr's head backwards. Carr connects with a body shot that sends Vasilev's belly button to the back. Vasilev motions for Carr to come forward. Vasilev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carr 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 Vasilev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasilev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Vasilev throws a lazy uppercut
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vasilev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Carr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vasilev counter with a right hand. Vasilev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vasilev tries a body shot but Carr blocks it.
Vasilev struggles to land a body shot inside as Carr controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Carr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Carr - that landed with a thud.
Vasilev has had enough of the clinch but Carr keeps him there for the moment. Carr tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilev throws a nice outside leg kick. Vasilev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little jabbing left from Carr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vasilev thows a left - swing and a miss! Vasilev misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Carr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Carr lands with a good body shot. Vasilev thows a left - swing and a miss! Carr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilev. Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasilev misses the target. Vasilev checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carr checks a leg kick. Vasilev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carr. Carr throws a sloppy body shot
and Vasilev counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Vasilev blocks a head kick by Carr.
Vasilev tests Carr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Carr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carr throws the left hand but Vasilev avoids the punch easily. Vasilev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carr just manages to avoid it. Vasilev lands with a slapping head kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Carr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilev at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body kick from Carr.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vasilev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vasilev throws a leg kick and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Carr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vasilev wants to clinch up but Carr keeps it at a distance. Carr throws a low kick but Vasilev moves out of range easily. Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilev half committed to a counter leg kick. Vasilev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Vasilev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carr's calf. Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
Vasilev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vasilev scores with a sloppy right hand. Carr should have avoided that one. Carr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carr looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely. And Vasilev counters with a quick kick to the body but Carr blocks it. Carr lands a jab. Carr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasilev under the eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vasilev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Vasilev lands a head kick!
A big left from Carr misses. Vasilev misses with a shot to the body and Carr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vasilev really felt that one! Carr takes a swing at Vasilev's ribcage but misses. Carr scores with a jab. Vasilev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Decent striking displayed by Carr there. Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carr moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasilev. Carr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Carr blocks a leg kick. Carr throws out a counter right but Vasilev avoids it with no problem. Vasilev throws a looping overhand right but Carr ducks down to avoid it. Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vasilev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Carr blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range. Carr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A swing and a miss from Vasilev. A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Vasilev does a little dance to reset his feet. Vasilev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vasilev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carr's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Carr. A low kick from Vasilev misses enabling Carr to counter with a crisp jab. Carr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carr 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 Vasilev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasilev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Left hook, right uppercut from Vasilev. Vasilev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Carr tries a head kick but it misses.
Carr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vasilev scores with a head kick.
Carr throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it. Carr throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut. That's time! Vasilev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Carr. A big right from Vasilev misses. Carr ducks under a wild hook from Vasilev. Vasilev throws a good cross that connects.
Vasilev blocks a head kick by Carr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasilev, right into the meat.
Vasilev gets off balance looking for a body kick and Carr counters with a nice uppercut. Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it. Carr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasilev feints and then cracks Carr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carr down. A head kick misses from Vasilev. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy. Vasilev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Vasilev does no damage. A jab from Carr finds it's way through Vasilev's defenses. Vasilev dodges the punch combination from Carr.
Carr tries to work over Vasilev's front leg with a kick but Vasilev checks it. Carr looks for the body kick but Vasilev saw that one coming. As Carr backs away, Vasilev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Carr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Carr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasilev throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Carr checks the leg kick. Vasilev thows a leg kick but Carr checks it and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vasilev scores with a jab. Carr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carr thows a body kick. Vasilev tries to catch it but that hurt him. Carr takes a swing at Vasilev's ribcage but misses. Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
Carr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Carr misses with a hook
and Vasilev counters with a thumping low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vasilev throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range. Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasilev. Vasilev obviously looking to wear him down.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss! Vasilev takes a shot right to the bread basket. Carr throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range. Vasilev appears to be looking for a big counter. Carr blocks the body kick.
Carr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vasilev has closed the distance and engaged Carr in a clinch.
Carr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards. Carr tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vasilev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carr.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carr tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vasilev takes a shot to the head. Carr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Carr lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Carr.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carr. Vasilev struggles to land a body shot inside as Carr controls his hands.
Carr is trying to break free. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Carr digs a right hand into Vasilev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasilev's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vasilev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Carr. Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vasilev fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vasilev throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range. Carr misses with a left hand enabling Vasilev to counter with a crisp jab. Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away. Carr tests Vasilev's chin there with a solid looking shot. Carr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A jab lands there for Vasilev. Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cornelius Carr just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Vasilev misses and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vasilev lands with a right hand. Vasilev tries to clinch but Carr moves away enabling Carr to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasilev is rocked! Vasilev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Carr looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range. Vasilev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vasilev moves into range and connects with a jab. Carr throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily. Vasilev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice jab there from Vasilev. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasilev slips a jab from Carr. Carr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasilev can pounce on him.
Carr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Vasilev moves out of range as Carr strikes. Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Vasilev.
Vasilev lands a nice shot that snaps Carr's head back.
Carr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A low kick from Vasilev is predictable there and Carr counters with a good low kick that Vasilev was not able to check. Carr is looking to score with low kicks. Vasilev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Carr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vasilev to counter with a crisp jab. Carr loads up on a big right hand but Vasilev slips the punch. Carr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Carr checks a low kick from Vasilev. Vasilev tries to move into range but Carr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Carr thumps Vasilev with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vasilev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Carr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilev circles away quickly and effectively. Vasilev tried to counter with a leg kick but Carr avoided it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vasilev misses with a hook. Carr ducked under it nicely. Vasilev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far. Carr throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range. Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Carr. Carr throws a wild body kick that Vasilev sees coming a mile off. Vasilev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carr is out of range. Carr swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilev. Carr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carr throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev. Carr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Vasilev slips a jab from Carr. Carr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Carr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vasilev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vasilev duly obliges. Carr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Carr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasilev. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy. Vasilev doesn't manage to clinch there - Carr circles away.
Carr feints a counter leg kick. Vasilev slips a straight right by Carr. A head kick misses from Vasilev. A little jabbing left from Carr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carr misses with a straight left. Vasilev dodges the punch combination from Carr.
Vasilev misses with a jab to the body
and Carr counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Carr slips under a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vasilev checks a leg kick. Vasilev throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Carr now looks to counter with a shot at the body. 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! Vasilev wants to clinch up but Carr keeps it at a distance. Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Carr. Vasilev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Vasilev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from Carr. Carr throws a nice outside leg kick. Vasilev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carr momentarily.
Vasilev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vasilev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Carr checks a leg kick nicely. Vasilev thuds his right hand into Carr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vasilev throws a looping overhand right but Carr ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasilev throws a good cross that connects.
Carr misses with a hook
and Vasilev counters with a lovely shot to the body. Carr takes a swing at Vasilev's ribcage but misses. Carr misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carr misses with a shot to the body and Vasilev counters with a nice uppercut. Vasilev moves out of range of the strikes. A lazy left from Carr finds it's target. Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Carr moves out of range easily. Carr lands a right hook to the body.
Carr looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely. Vasilev misses with a left hand and Vasilev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vasilev sizes up Carr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Carr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasilev. Adrik Vasilev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carr throws out a loose jab but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it. Vasilev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Carr throws the left hand but Vasilev avoids the punch easily. Vasilev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Vasilev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Vasilev avoids the head kick by Carr.
Vasilev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vasilev checks a leg kick. Vasilev wants to slow Carr down by chopping away at his legs. Carr ducks under a wild hook from Vasilev. A nice side step and Carr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Vasilev throws a nice outside leg kick. Carr misses with a low kick.
Carr misses with a right hand and Vasilev counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carr cracks the inside of Vasilev's front leg. Carr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasilev finds it's way round the side to connect with Carr's head. Vasilev lands an overhand right. Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Carr. A little feinted left hand from Vasilev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vasilev throws a low kick but Carr moves out of range easily. Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Carr tries a quick counter leg kick but Vasilev is wise to it. Vasilev jabs Carr right on the nose. Carr blinks but takes it well. Vasilev throws a big shot that misses. Vasilev catches Carr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Vasilev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Vasilev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carr is out of range and Vasilev settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vasilev is looking to chop away at Carr's legs. Vasilev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carr. That did some damage! Carr swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Carr dodges the punch combination from Vasilev.
Vasilev moves out of range of the body kick. Carr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasilev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Carr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Vasilev doesn't manage to clinch there - Carr circles away.
The fighters circling - Carr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Carr throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasilev counters with a series of strikes. Carr will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight! Adrik Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round. I think Carr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cornelius Carr! Cornelius Carr retains his welterweight title! An out of breath Cornelius Carr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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