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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Justesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caidan Cartwright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonas Justesen's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caidan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Justesen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright is looking to chop away at Justesen's legs.
Caidan Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control.
Justesen prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.
Justesen is putting a hurting on Cartwright here, landing some big shots from side control.
Justesen misses with the ground and pound.
Cartwright regains half guard, as Justesen was trying to land strikes.
Justesen thows a huge punch but Cartwright dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Justesen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justesen is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen 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.
Justesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Justesen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Justesen throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Justesen is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Justesen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Justesen.
Cartwright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Justesen.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Justesen is controlling him
Cartwright is not content to let Justesen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justesen tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Justesen is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justesen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justesen trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Justesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Justesen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Justesen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justesen.
Justesen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Justesen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Justesen checks a leg kick.
Justesen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Justesen moves out of range.
Justesen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cartwright tries to land a body kick
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Cartwright throws Justesen to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justesen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses.
Justesen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a big counter.
Justesen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick by Cartwright misses
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control.
Justesen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Justesen lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Justesen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Justesen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartwright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Justesen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Justesen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Justesen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Justesen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Justesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justesen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Justesen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justesen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Justesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Justesen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Justesen wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Justesen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Justesen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justesen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Justesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justesen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justesen is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Caidan Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justesen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright scores with a three punch combo!
Justesen tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright throws a big counter combination but Justesen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Justesen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Justesen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Justesen forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.
Justesen breaks from the clinch.
Justesen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Justesen takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright throws a poor cross that misses
and Justesen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Justesen moves out of range.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caidan Cartwright is winning the standup battle so far.
Justesen scores with the left hand. Cartwright knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Caidan Cartwright has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justesen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Justesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Justesen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Ground and pound from Justesen.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justesen controlling the action here.
Justesen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cartwright to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Justesen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caidan Cartwright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Justesen throws a right hand that Cartwright ducks under and follows up with a left that Cartwright also avoids with ease.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justesen.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Justesen wants to counter with a clinch but Cartwright pushes him away.
Cartwright cracks Justesen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Justesen. Justesen gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cartwright.
Justesen misses with a looping left.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Justesen.
Justesen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartwright as he avoids it easily.
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justesen on the side of the head.
Cartwright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Justesen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Justesen wants to counter the offense by Cartwright and move into the clinch position.
Cartwright moves out of range as Justesen throws a body kick.
Justesen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright sets himself, and Justesen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cartwright avoids it this time.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Justesen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Justesen with a series of wild strikes but Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartwright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Justesen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cartwright counters with a three punch combo that has Justesen backing up. Justesen nods at Cartwright to acknowledge the strikes.
Justesen lands an overhand right.
Cartwright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justesen wants to counter the offense by Cartwright and move into the clinch position.
Cartwright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justesen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caidan Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Justesen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justesen.
A little jabbing left from Justesen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justesen.
Justesen misses with a body shot.
Cartwright lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justesen.
Justesen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cartwright moves out of range as Justesen throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartwright.
Caidan Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Justesen misses with a wild body shot.
Justesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cartwright misses with a kick to the body.
Justesen feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Justesen moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Justesen lands a shot to the body.
Justesen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cartwright's efforts to push away.
Justesen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Justesen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justesen lands a body punch.
A short right from Justesen.
Cartwright is fighting off a takedown attempt but Justesen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cartwright to the mat. Cartwright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Justesen passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justesen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caidan Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Justesen seems content to control.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Justesen.
Cartwright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Justesen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Justesen trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Jonas Justesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justesen is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caidan Cartwright.
I think Justesen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Justesen!
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energy
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