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Event:
TBD#13 CARTER vs. SCHWARZENEGG
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Soriano misses with a double jab.
Puto misses with an uppercut
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puto lands with a cross.
Soriano misses with a double jab.
Soriano avoids the body shot from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Puto.
Soriano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Puto blocks a head kick by Soriano.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vladimir Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Puto misses.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Soriano as he connects with a hook.
Soriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Puto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Soriano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puto pulls Soriano in to control the position. #T2#
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
Puto has control of Soriano's left arm, preventing Soriano from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Puto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Alpha Midget. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Puto has control of Soriano's left arm, preventing Soriano from doing any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Puto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard.
Puto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Puto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Puto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Soriano defends it.
Puto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Soriano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vladimir Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Soriano.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Puto looks to move away, Soriano throws a big counter combo but Puto just gets out of the way.
Soriano throws a lazy body kick
and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soriano. #CL#
Soriano closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Puto tries a body shot but Soriano blocks it.
Puto misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Soriano breaks the clinch.
Puto lands a jab to the head.
Puto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soriano can pounce on him.
Puto wants to clinch up but Soriano keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Soriano.
Soriano defending well as Puto loads up on a big left hand.
Puto missing with a left hand there. Soriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soriano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puto throws a leg kick but Soriano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Puto throws the left hand but Soriano avoids the punch easily.
Soriano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Puto swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Soriano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Puto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soriano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soriano moves out of range of the strikes.
Soriano throws a big counter combination but Puto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Puto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soriano's hands.
Soriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto.
Soriano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soriano throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Soriano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puto's waist but Puto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soriano off to one side. #TD#
Soriano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puto's half guard.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puto wants to sweep here but Soriano controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soriano is fighting to break Puto's control of his arms but Puto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Puto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
Soriano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puto takes a step back to recover.
Soriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puto throws out the jab.
Soriano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puto sprawls and moves away.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soriano scores with a jab.#T1#
Soriano lands a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Puto misses.
Puto checks the leg kick.
Soriano is looking to clinch but Puto is avoiding it.
Vladimir Puto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puto throws an off balance right hand
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Soriano tries to land a front kick but Puto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soriano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puto throws out a counter right but Soriano avoids it with no problem.
Soriano fails with a takedown attempt.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.#CL#
Soriano rushes Puto and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Puto swings wildly with an uppercut but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Puto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soriano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto dodges the punch combination from Soriano.
Puto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Puto swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
It looked like Soriano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good shot there by Puto.
Puto tries to clinch but Soriano moves out of range.
Edward Soriano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Puto misses the target.
Soriano lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edward Soriano.
I think Soriano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Soriano!
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