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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 3375 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidan Cartwright (ranked 5923 p4p, 0 weight class). Amaury's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vultures Fly. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 cm
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205 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm
29
221 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mozes Amaury! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caidan Cartwright! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Amaury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Amaury throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range. Amaury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mozes Amaury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amaury.
Amaury scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Caidan Cartwright has been cut. Amaury dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Amaury. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cartwright blocks a head kick by Amaury.
Cartwright takes one to the side of the head.
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amaury is looking for a sweep. Amaury is not content to let Cartwright control the position. Cartwright creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Amaury sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Amaury is looking to reverse the position. Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amaury rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Amaury! Amaury showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amaury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amaury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amaury slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Amaury is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright. Amaury controls the position from side control. Cartwright looking for a sweep but Amaury has passed into full mount! Oh no! Amaury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Amaury tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cartwright wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Cartwright defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cartwright preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Amaury. Cartwright won't enjoy being in this position. Amaury looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cartwright is tapping - it's over boys! Amaury picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mozes Amaury! Mozes Amaury was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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