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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy RoboTessin (ranked 969 p4p, 122 weight class) and Charles Carmichael (ranked 1516 p4p, 189 weight class). Charles Carmichael will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy RoboTessin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Carmichael !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carmichael lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
RoboTessin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmichael has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carmichael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carmichael throws a jab when RoboTessin was well out of range.
RoboTessin misses with a straight right.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body. RoboTessin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Charles Carmichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmichael slips a straight right by RoboTessin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael misses with a double jab.
RoboTessin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carmichael throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carmichael finds it's way round the side to connect with RoboTessin's head.
RoboTessin misses with a wild body shot.
RoboTessin staying out of range there.
RoboTessin feinted with a counter takedown.
RoboTessin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carmichael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RoboTessin throws a shot from downtown. Carmichael moves away and avoids it.
Carmichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and RoboTessin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carmichael is staying active underneath RoboTessin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carmichael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carmichael can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael blocking the ground and pound attempt from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carmichael 's head.
RoboTessin is looking for a kimura but Carmichael is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for RoboTessin to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RoboTessin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
RoboTessin throws a strike but Carmichael avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
RoboTessin postures up in Carmichael 's guard and throws a big left but Carmichael blocks it.
RoboTessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
RoboTessin throws a big right hand that misses.
RoboTessin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carmichael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
RoboTessin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RoboTessin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
RoboTessin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RoboTessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
RoboTessin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
RoboTessin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carmichael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carmichael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin throws a strike but Carmichael rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
RoboTessin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
RoboTessin is looking for a triangle but Carmichael pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RoboTessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
RoboTessin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carmichael gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy RoboTessin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carmichael lands with an overhand left.
A jab from RoboTessin misses.
And Carmichael tries to counter it with a takedown but RoboTessin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carmichael misses the jab.
Carmichael throws a looping overhand right but RoboTessin ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by RoboTessin.
Carmichael scores with a punch to the head.
RoboTessin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charles Carmichael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael lands an overhand right.
Carmichael cracks RoboTessin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carmichael scores with a nice right hand.
RoboTessin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carmichael .
RoboTessin tries to counter with a takedown but Carmichael is quick to defend against it.
Carmichael cracks RoboTessin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carmichael lands a jab to RoboTessin's midsection.
Carmichael misses with an uppercut. RoboTessin saw that one coming.
RoboTessin blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
RoboTessin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
RoboTessin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carmichael swinging wildly here.
Carmichael looks to land a left hand but RoboTessin moved out of range nicely.
Carmichael slips a straight right by RoboTessin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carmichael .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmichael scores with a decent looking hook.
RoboTessin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmichael .
RoboTessin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carmichael swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin darts in looking for a takedown but Carmichael gets double underhooks and turns RoboTessin into the cage.
RoboTessin with a hook.
Carmichael dodges the punch combination from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin looks to land a left hand but Carmichael moved out of range nicely.
Carmichael throws a right and a left that both miss.
RoboTessin feinted with a counter takedown.
Carmichael lands a jab to the head.
Carmichael tries to bum rush RoboTessin with a series of wild strikes but RoboTessin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael misses with a wild combination.
RoboTessin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy RoboTessin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmichael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RoboTessin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
RoboTessin lands with a straight right. Carmichael didn't see that one coming.
Carmichael throws a shot from downtown. RoboTessin moves away and avoids it.
RoboTessin tries to counter with a takedown but Carmichael is quick to defend against it.
Carmichael cracks RoboTessin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carmichael 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!
Jab by Carmichael .
RoboTessin defending well as Carmichael loads up on a big left hand.
Carmichael might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
RoboTessin lands a jab to the head.
Carmichael catches RoboTessin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charles Carmichael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carmichael misses with a double jab.
Carmichael throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin ducks under a wild hook from Carmichael .
That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin throws a shot from downtown. Carmichael moves away and avoids it.
RoboTessin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carmichael defends it nicely.
Carmichael jabs RoboTessin right on the nose. RoboTessin blinks but takes it well.
Carmichael throws a body shot but no joy.
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.
No joy there for Carmichael , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RoboTessin slips a jab and a cross from Carmichael .
RoboTessin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carmichael sprawls and moves away.
RoboTessin slips a jab from Carmichael .
The crowd cheers as Carmichael lands an impressive looking overhand right. RoboTessin doesn't seem phased though.
Carmichael has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carmichael scores with a crisp jab that stopped RoboTessin in his tracks.
RoboTessin slips a jab from Carmichael .
RoboTessin walks into a jab.
RoboTessin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin defending well as Carmichael loads up on a big left hand.
RoboTessin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
RoboTessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carmichael looks to land a combination but RoboTessin avoids it well.
Charles Carmichael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carmichael throws a body punch but RoboTessin moves out of range.
Donk. RoboTessin catches Carmichael right on the button with a cross.
Carmichael is rocked!
A big left from RoboTessin misses.
Carmichael is still on wobbly legs! Can RoboTessin finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by RoboTessin. Beautiful body shot.
Carmichael seems to have recovered his senses.
Carmichael bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of RoboTessin's head.
Carmichael scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by RoboTessin.
RoboTessin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
RoboTessin ducks under a wild hook from Carmichael .
RoboTessin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carmichael misses with a hook. RoboTessin ducked under it nicely.
RoboTessin attempts a counter takedown but Carmichael avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RoboTessin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of RoboTessin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carmichael really dominated that round.
That's time! RoboTessin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
RoboTessin fails to land the takedown.
RoboTessin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
RoboTessin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carmichael .
RoboTessin feinted with a counter takedown.
RoboTessin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carmichael to the mat! Carmichael manages to get full guard.
RoboTessin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carmichael works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
RoboTessin 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.
RoboTessin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
RoboTessin with a flurry of punches that miss.
RoboTessin postures up in Carmichael 's guard and throws a big left but Carmichael blocks it.
RoboTessin throws a big elbow that misses.
Randy RoboTessin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RoboTessin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
RoboTessin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
RoboTessin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carmichael 's head.
RoboTessin throws a big elbow that misses.
RoboTessin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
RoboTessin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
RoboTessin throws a big right hand that misses.
Carmichael is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
RoboTessin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
RoboTessin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carmichael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
RoboTessin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and RoboTessin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carmichael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RoboTessin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
RoboTessin throws a strike but Carmichael rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carmichael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carmichael postures up.
Carmichael is fighting to break RoboTessin's control of his arms but RoboTessin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
RoboTessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Carmichael throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to RoboTessin's body to avoid the submission. RoboTessin has instead reached around Carmichael 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! RoboTessin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy RoboTessin!
Randy RoboTessin retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Randy RoboTessin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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