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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chester Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey McKee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson comes to the cage accompanied by souljacker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 cm
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189 lbs
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185 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chester Carlson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey McKee! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carlson misses with a body shot.
Carlson misses with an uppercut. McKee saw that one coming. Carlson wants to land a leg kick but McKee is out of range. Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson misses with a head kick.
Carlson misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlson misses with a head kick.
Carlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Carlson misses the shot to the body. Chester Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carlson misses with the combination.
Carlson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carlson lands a glancing blow to the side of McKee's head.
It looks like Joey McKee has been cut. McKee misses with a takedown attempt - Carlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Carlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKee blocks a head kick by Carlson.
Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlson misses with a head kick.
Carlson misses with a head kick.
Carlson swings for the body but McKee moves out of range.
McKee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Carlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKee was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlson. McKee avoids the head kick by Carlson.
McKee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Carlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Chester Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey McKee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Carlson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McKee closes the distance and clinches up with Carlson, looking for a takedown. McKee pushes Carlson against the cage but Carlson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Carlson lands a head kick!
McKee avoids the head kick by Carlson.
Carlson is breathing heavily. McKee lands a head kick!
Carlson misses with a head kick.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and McKee counters with a single leg into guard. Carlson didn't expect that. McKee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McKee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. McKee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McKee prevents Carlson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McKee drops back looking for a leg! Carlson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlson manages to kick McKee off! McKee jumps back into Carlson's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McKee postures up in Carlson's guard and throws a big left but Carlson blocks it. McKee looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A head kick by Carlson misses and McKee counters with a nice body shot. Carlson misses with a head kick.
McKee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlson's waist but Carlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKee off to one side. Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Carlson. Carlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McKee misses with a head kick.
That's four 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. Carlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McKee shoots in for a takedown but Carlson shows good takedown defense. McKee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKee. A head kick by Carlson misses and McKee counters with a nice double leg into guard. Carlson wants to get back to his feet but McKee is in a dominant position and won't allow it. McKee looking to pass the guard. Carlson wants to stand but McKee is controlling the position. McKee trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey McKee will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Joey McKee's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carlson misses with a head kick.
Carlson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKee's sensitive parts. Carlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice body kick there by Carlson. Carlson throws a head kick but McKee moves out of range.
Carlson throws a right and a left that both miss. Carlson throws a head kick that half lands.
Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and McKee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carlson's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. 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! Carlson keeping full guard, as McKee tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKee prevents Carlson from getting back to his feet. McKee stands up over Carlson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! McKee is in close to Carlson's body, working some short punches and elbows. McKee works a leg free and moves into half guard. Carlson wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. McKee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carlson but Carlson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Carlson scores with a jab to the jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Carlson. Carlson scoring well with a low kick there.
Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chester Carlson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Carlson. McKee shoots for a double leg takedown but Carlson sprawls well. He's pushed McKee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Carlson throws a lazy head kick and McKee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Carlson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlson tries to get out of the position. McKee with a nice head shot there. McKee prevents Carlson from getting back to his feet. McKee drops back looking for a leg! Carlson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlson manages to kick McKee off! McKee jumps back into Carlson's guard. McKee looking to pass the guard. McKee throwing strikes but missing. Carlson wants to get back to his feet but McKee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McKee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlson is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson lands a nice looking body kick. A head kick by Carlson misses and McKee counters with a takedown into side control. McKee wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy. McKee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Carlson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Carlson 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. Carlson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carlson is not content to let McKee control the position. Carlson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A punch combination from Carlson misses. Carlson throws a jab but it's blocked by McKee. McKee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Chester Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey McKee. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McKee avoids the head kick by Carlson.
McKee throws a sloppy head kick and Carlson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McKee is lucky that one didn't land flush. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey McKee will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Joey McKee's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McKee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carlson swivels and escapes. A solid leg kick lands there for Carlson.
Carlson punishes McKee's body with a nice straight punch. Carlson lands a head kick. McKee smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Chester Carlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Carlson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKee if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carlson!
A head kick by Carlson misses and McKee counters with a nice kick to the body. Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Carlson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKee moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McKee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKee throws a lazy head kick and Carlson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carlson throws a head kick but McKee moves out of range.
Chester Carlson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKee shoots in for a double leg but Carlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. McKee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Carlson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKee. That did some damage! McKee blocks a head kick by Carlson.
Carlson scores with a one two! McKee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKee tries for a takedown but Carlson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Chester Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey McKee. Carlson misses with a few strikes there.
McKee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McKee fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Carlson lands a head kick. McKee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Carlson misses and McKee counters with a shoot takedown. Carlson fights it but they end up in guard. Carlson has his feet on McKee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. McKee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for McKee with that takedown attempt. Carlson throws a head kick that half lands.
McKee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlson tries to avoid it but McKee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlson to the ground. Carlson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. McKee throws a half hearted mid kick. Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and McKee counters with a single leg into guard. Carlson didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McKee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Carlson wants to stand up but McKee is controlling him. Carlson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McKee tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlson is retaining full guard. McKee with a flurry of punches that miss. McKee tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlson is retaining full guard. McKee stops Carlson from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. McKee throws a head kick that misses. Carlson throws a head kick but McKee moves out of range.
McKee avoids the head kick by Carlson.
Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. McKee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Carlson tries a head kick but it misses.
McKee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carlson as he jumps to the side. McKee has his takedown stuffed and Carlson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McKee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carlson. McKee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlson tries to avoid it but McKee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlson to the ground. Carlson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McKee shoots in for a double leg but Carlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice takedown defense from Carlson. No joy for McKee on that attempt. Carlson throws a right and a left that both miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Carlson clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Joey McKee's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
McKee fails with a takedown attempt. A head kick by Carlson misses and McKee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Carlson pushes McKee off and gets back to his feet.
Carlson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlson. Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and McKee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carlson's guard now. McKee is standing up over Carlson. Carlson looks to escape but McKee dives into side control.
Carlson wants to get back to his feet but McKee drags him back down. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. McKee is trying to get an arm triangle but Carlson is defending well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carlson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carlson has escaped the position, nice work there. Carlson wants to get back to his feet. Carlson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Carlson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McKee is controlling him well. Carlson throws McKee to one side and escapes! McKee throws a head kick but Carlson moves out of range.
Carlson lands a head kick. McKee smiles back at him and beckons him forward. McKee shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Carlson. Carlson connects with a high kick. McKee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlson. McKee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carlson pinned against the cage. Carlson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Chester Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey McKee. Carlson lands a head kick. McKee smiles back at him and beckons him forward. McKee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Carlson misses with a body punch
and McKee counters with a single leg into guard. Carlson didn't expect that. Carlson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. McKee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carlson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carlson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKee avoids the head kick by Carlson.
McKee tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKee.
A head kick by Carlson misses and McKee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carlson's guard now. McKee drops back looking for a leg! Carlson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlson manages to kick McKee off! McKee jumps back into Carlson's guard. McKee trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carlson wants to stand up but McKee is controlling him. McKee chips away with some ground and pound. McKee trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carlson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Carlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Carlson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Carlson tries a head kick but it misses.
McKee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Carlson is trying to buck McKee off. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McKee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! McKee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey McKee dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Joey McKee's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carlson throws a leg kick which misses McKee's front leg but catches the back leg as McKee tries to avoid it. Carlson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKee counters with a takedown into side control. McKee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. McKee prevents Carlson from escaping the position. McKee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Carlson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round. McKee is looking to take a break and control but Carlson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McKee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Carlson wants to get back to his feet but McKee drags him back down. McKee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carlson has escaped the position, nice work there. Carlson wants to get back to his feet but McKee drags him back down. McKee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. McKee wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy. Carlson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McKee asserts his dominance and retains side control. McKee has hold of Carlson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Carlson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McKee cranks the arm and Carlson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Carlson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joey McKee! Joey McKee is the new middleweight champion!
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