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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serge Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: lil wayne: rasta musik. Serge Carpenter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter tries for a takedown but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.
Johnston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnston gets caught flat footed, as Carpenter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnston is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
Carpenter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carpenter is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnston has wrist control.
Carpenter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carpenter won't allow Johnston to get back to his feet.
Carpenter with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnston has eaten all the pies!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carpenter pinned against the cage. Carpenter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnston clinches up against the cage.
Johnston unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carpenter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Johnston.
Johnston connects with a knee to the head.
Johnston keeps control of Carpenter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carpenter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnston scores with a knee to the head.
Johnston lands a nice knee to the body.
Carpenter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serge Carpenter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpenter is breathing heavily.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Carpenter avoids it well.
Johnston has managed to clinch.
Carpenter is trying to break the clinch but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Johnston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnston connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carpenter's face.
Carpenter being controlled against the cage.
Johnston with a knee to the head.
Johnston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carpenter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Johnston.
Carpenter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carpenter, pushing him back against the cage.
Carpenter trying to stall but Johnston improves his position.
Johnston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnston lands a knee to the body.
Johnston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnston landing knees to the body.
Johnston is struggling to control the position.
Carpenter tries for a takedown but Johnston manages to get underhooks.
Carpenter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston looking to throw knees to the head but Carpenter is blocking nicely.
Johnston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carpenter is trying to drag Johnston to the mat but Johnston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnston landing knees to the head.
Carpenter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnston lands a nice knee to the body.
Carpenter takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnston stalling the fight.
Johnston jumps guard but Carpenter stands there with Johnston around his waist. Johnston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Johnston dominated that round.
That's time! Carpenter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carpenter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Carpenter. No joy for Johnston on that attempt.
Carpenter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnston closes the distance and clinches.
Carpenter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carpenter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston looking to throw knees to the head but Carpenter is blocking nicely.
Johnston manages to pull guard.
Carpenter wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
Johnston pushes Carpenter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Johnston.
Johnston lands a nice elbow.
Carpenter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnston lands a knee to the head.
Johnston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carpenter is working for takedown but Johnston is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serge Carpenter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Carpenter won't allow Johnston to sweep him here.
Johnston wants to stand up but Carpenter is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carpenter throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter controlling from the top position.
Carpenter is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnston has wrist control.
Carpenter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carpenter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carpenter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnston is looking to stand up but Carpenter isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carpenter.
Johnston keeping full guard, as Carpenter tries to pass.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Johnston 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! 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.
Johnston throws a head kick but Carpenter moves out of range.
Carpenter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carpenter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carpenter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carpenter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnston keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Johnston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter controls the position from side control.
Johnston can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston tries to escape but Carpenter is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpenter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carpenter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Carpenter with that takedown attempt.
Kobe Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carpenter.
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnston clinches up against the cage.
Carpenter goes for a takedown attempt but Johnston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serge Carpenter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpenter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carpenter blocks a head kick by Johnston.
Carpenter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnston's waist but Johnston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carpenter off to one side.
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnston shoots in and drives through. Carpenter sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Johnston. No joy for Carpenter on that attempt.
Johnston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carpenter wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnston stalling the fight.
Johnston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carpenter is working for takedown but Johnston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carpenter goes for a takedown attempt but Johnston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carpenter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to avoid it but Carpenter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnston to the ground. Johnston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston rushes Carpenter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnston is trying to maintain a safe position but Carpenter gets an underhook and turns Johnston into the cage.
Carpenter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carpenter is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnston has double underhooks.
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
Kobe Johnston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnston scores with a knee to the head.
Johnston just leaning against Carpenter, taking a breather.
Johnston gets underhooks to prevent Carpenter's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Johnston.
Johnston goes for a takedown attempt but Carpenter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Serge Carpenter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpenter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Johnston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Johnston!
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