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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cian Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shaolin Chamber of Death. Lao Shin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Shin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartwright grinds an elbow into Shin's temple.
Shin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Shin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright throwing shots but Shin is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Shin's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Shin dodges it nicely.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin is trying to control but can't.
Shin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Shin is a slippery customer.
Shin trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright throwing shots but Shin is blocking nicely.
Shin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shin is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright misses with a head shot. Shin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Shin's brow.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shin wants to sweep but no luck.
Shin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform us that Shin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright cracks Shin with a solid left hand.
Shin controlling Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright is working Shin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright works over Shin with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Shin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Shin!
Cartwright wants to hit a switch here but Shin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cartwright there!
Shin controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Shin looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cian Cartwright dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Cartwright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shin to see if he's OK.
Cartwright cracks Shin with a big elbow.
Cartwright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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!
Shin struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright grinds an elbow into Shin's temple.
Shin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shin is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright working over Shin with some ground and pound. Shin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shin trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cian Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up in Shin's guard and throws a big left but Shin blocks it.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Shin in his guard.
Cartwright thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cartwright has his foot on Shin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shin works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shin has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Shin trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cartwright throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cian Cartwright dominated that second round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses
and Shin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cartwright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Shin tenderised Cartwright's leg. Cartwright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shin's half guard.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartwright with the ground and pound but Shin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin trying to control the position.
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is fighting to break Shin's control of his arms but Shin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a sloppy strike and Shin has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cartwright is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lao Shin!
During a confident post fight interview, Lao Shin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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