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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Azaryan (ranked 4729 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian Cartwright (ranked 5019 p4p, 0 weight class). Azaryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Notorious BIG - Mo Money Mo Problems. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Azaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azaryan blocks a jab.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Azaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Azaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Azaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Azaryan does no damage.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Azaryan moved out of range.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azaryan throws a quick counter head kick but Cartwright was just out of range.
Azaryan slips a jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azaryan.
A little feinted left hand from Azaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azaryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cartwright just manages to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots in but Azaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azaryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Cartwright misses with a double jab
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azaryan swivels and escapes.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Azaryan connects with a single shot there.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
We've been told by Azaryan's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
Azaryan throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Azaryan lands with a cross.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Azaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Azaryan takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Azaryan as he avoids it easily.
Cartwright misses with a body shot
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azaryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.
Azaryan stands and steps away. Cartwright gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azaryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Azaryan moves out of range.
Azaryan stuffs the takedown.
Azaryan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cartwright avoids it.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
Azaryan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Azaryan sprawls well.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azaryan is looking to slow Cartwright down with leg kicks.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Azaryan finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan stuffs the takedown.
Azaryan is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
And Azaryan counters with a quick kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartwright scores with a four punch combination!
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Azaryan.
Artur Azaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azaryan scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Azaryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab, jab by Azaryan - just one landing.
Artur Azaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azaryan as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azaryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
A solid body kick from Azaryan.
Cartwright shoots in but Azaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Cartwright avoided it.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Azaryan.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azaryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azaryan, right into the meat.
Azaryan looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Azaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown into Azaryan's guard.
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet.
Azaryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright throws a sloppy strike and Azaryan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cartwright is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Azaryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Azaryan!
Post fight, an emotional Artur Azaryan said 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
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hype
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