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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pranav Kumaran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carlin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Architects of Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Carlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pranav Kumaran!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumaran's waist but Kumaran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carlin off to one side.
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
Carlin tries to counter by clinching up but Kumaran breaks away and moves out of range.
Kumaran slaps away a takedown attempt from Carlin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlin blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran leaves Carlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kumaran to the mat! Kumaran manages to get full guard.
Kumaran kicks Carlin off and gets to his feet.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown but Kumaran shows good takedown defense.
Kumaran is looking for the big counter here.
Kumaran has Carlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Carlin is trying to trip Kumaran. He has hold of a leg but Kumaran is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carlin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumaran pushes Carlin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kumaran has managed to clinch.
Carlin goes for a takedown attempt but Kumaran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kumaran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin is looking for a takedown.
Carlin has Kumaran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumaran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carlin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kumaran after a bit of a struggle.
Kumaran is pressed up against the cage. Carlin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumaran down to the mat. Kumaran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kumaran as Carlin shoots in.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumaran tries to avoid it but Carlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumaran to the ground. Kumaran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Carlin backs off Kumaran throws a huge counter combo but Carlin manages to avoid it all.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kumaran gets underhooks to prevent Carlin's takedown attempt.
Carlin tries for a takedown but Kumaran manages to get underhooks.
Carlin wants the takedown. Kumaran is fighting it off but Carlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kumaran's guard against the cage.
Carlin is breathing heavily.
Kumaran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlin is controlling him.
Carlin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kumaran on the ground.
Carlin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kumaran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kumaran is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kumaran is looking to stand up but Carlin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kumaran has momentary wrist control but Carlin slips an elbow through the middle.
Carlin works over Kumaran with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlin won't allow Kumaran to get back to his feet.
Carlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Carlin distracts Kumaran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carlin lands a couple of elbows.
Carlin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kumaran has momentary wrist control but Carlin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kumaran is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Carlin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Carlin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kumaran can't fight it off and eventually Carlin manages to take the fight to the floor. Kumaran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlin landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranav Kumaran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carlin with a poor takedown
and Kumaran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kumaran as he jumps to the side.
As Carlin backs off Kumaran throws a huge counter combo but Carlin manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kumaran sprawls well. He's pushed Carlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlin shoots in but Kumaran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kumaran is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumaran counters with a two punch combo.
Kumaran lands a head kick!
Kumaran throws a head kick but Carlin moves out of range.
George Carlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumaran as he avoids it easily.
Carlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlin lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlin postures up in Kumaran's guard and throws a big left but Kumaran blocks it.
Carlin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carlin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kumaran kicks Carlin off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumaran throws a lazy head kick
and Carlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Carlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumaran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumaran stops a takedown attempt from Carlin.
Kumaran gets underhooks to prevent Carlin's takedown attempt.
Carlin can't get the takedown.
Carlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumaran.
Kumaran gets underhooks to prevent Carlin's takedown attempt.
Carlin tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumaran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carlin is looking for a takedown.
Kumaran is trying to push Carlin away but Carlin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carlin wants the takedown. Kumaran is fighting it off but Carlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kumaran's guard against the cage.
Carlin won't allow Kumaran to get back to his feet.
George Carlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin prevents Kumaran from getting back to his feet.
Carlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumaran has wrist control.
Kumaran wants to get back to his feet but Carlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carlin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlin works over Kumaran with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlin cracks Kumaran with a solid left hand.
Carlin passes Kumaran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kumaran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlin working over Kumaran with some ground and pound. Kumaran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Carlin there.
Carlin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carlin slips a nice elbow through Kumaran's hands, connecting with Kumaran's forehead.
Kumaran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumaran wants to get back to his feet.
Carlin working over Kumaran with some ground and pound. Kumaran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlin winds up and cracks Kumaran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Carlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Carlin connects with a nice short shot to Kumaran's temple.
Kumaran tries to kick Carlin off but Carlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carlin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kumaran taking some punishment here, with Carlin in his half guard.
Kumaran pushes Carlin off looking to stand but Carlin dives back in and keeps control.
Kumaran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kumaran is trying to stand up here but Carlin is controlling him well.
Kumaran has hold of Carlin's hands but Carlin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kumaran is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Carlin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Carlin with that takedown attempt.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kumaran manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlin gets tackled into the cage by Kumaran. Kumaran maintains the clinch.
Carlin is trying to drag Kumaran to the mat but Kumaran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlin has Kumaran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carlin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kumaran tumbling to the mat - Carlin dives into Kumaran's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumaran wants to get back to his feet but Carlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carlin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carlin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kumaran wants to stand and escape but Carlin is having none of it.
Carlin lands a couple of digs.
Carlin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlin cracks Kumaran with a solid left hand.
Carlin lands a couple of elbows.
Carlin scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kumaran is still in real trouble! Can Carlin finish him?
Carlin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carlin chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlin loads up on a big left hand. Kumaran felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Carlin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kumaran can't hide his disappointment, as Carlin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Carlin!
A relieved looking George Carlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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