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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 3200 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Cartwright (ranked 13839 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Total Domination as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
29 - 22 - 0 |
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141 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Steel Penn circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel Penn, as that shot connected.
Steel Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Steel Penn avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Steel Penn keeps it at a distance.
Steel Penn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cartwright gets underhooks to prevent Steel Penn's takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Cartwright back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Cartwright back against the cage.
Cartwright stalling against the cage.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Penn.
Cartwright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright lands a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Penn has picked Cartwright up - he's going for a ride! Steel Penn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand.
Steel Penn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cartwright defending well though.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright pushes Steel Penn off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Cartwright tries to clinch but Steel Penn is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Steel Penn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steel Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Steel Penn is controlling him.
Steel Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel Penn won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Penn lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Steel Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Cartwright is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright pushes Steel Penn off looking to stand but Steel Penn dives back in and keeps control.
Steel Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel Penn.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clint Cartwright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright is working Steel Penn over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking for a takedown.
Cartwright stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Cartwright.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright has Steel Penn pressed against the cage.
Steel Penn is trying to push Cartwright away but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
Clint Cartwright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel Penn backwards.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cartwright tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cartwright can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright tries to work over Steel Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clint Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn connects with a single shot there.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel Penn throws out the jab.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel Penn wants to break free but Cartwright has control.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cartwright works on Steel Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Cartwright 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steel Penn shoots in for a double leg but Cartwright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Steel Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cartwright clinches.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn's elbow.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Cartwright landing knees to the body.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Penn tries to break free but Cartwright pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel Penn as Cartwright tries to tie him up.
Steel Penn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steel Penn manages to end up in side control.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn drags him back down.
The Steel Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright is letting Steel Penn control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Steel Penn is controlling him well.
Cartwright prevents Steel Penn from moving into mount.
Steel Penn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cartwright is avoiding damage well.
Steel Penn lands some shots froms side control.
Cartwright pushes Steel Penn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Steel Penn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Steel Penn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steel Penn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn working the ground and pound.
Cartwright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Cartwright pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright works on Steel Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Steel Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Clint Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Steel Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cartwright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Cartwright!
A very excited looking Clint Cartwright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The Steel Penn spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back. '.
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energy
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RATING
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