Post by The Rocketmen on Feb 7, 2013 12:38:00 GMT -5
Tina Carter looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Morrigan Minerva looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Raven is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tina Carter and Morrigan Minerva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Some counter punches against Morrigan Minerva
land while he's on his bicycle.
Morrigan Minerva circles around Ferocious
The Raven launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Ferocious!
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Ferocious receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Morrigan Minerva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Morrigan Minerva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Tina Carter tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Raven is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tina Carter is in open guard over The Raven
Tina Carter tries to pass to half guard...
Morrigan Minerva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Ferocious looks to work from half guard.
Tina Carter is in half guard over The Raven
Nice beating Tina Carter has received.
Tina Carter tries to free his leg
Morrigan Minerva moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ferocious pushes Morrigan Minerva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Raven and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Tina Carter jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Ferocious seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The Raven is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The Raven goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Morrigan Minerva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Ferocious!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Morrigan Minerva and Ferocious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A bad move from Tina Carter
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
A bad move from Tina Carter
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Raven fires low kicks
punishing Ferocious's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Good front kick from The Raven!
Ferocious stumbles backwards after that one!
The Raven moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The Raven moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tina Carter is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from The Raven!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The Raven looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tina Carter's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
High kick from Morrigan Minerva!
Ferocious seems to be done!
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ferocious attempts a shoot
Morrigan Minerva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Raven pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tina Carter moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Raven pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tina Carter and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Tina Carter jumps back and jabs
The Raven only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Morrigan Minerva was tooling Tina Carter for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tina Carter lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ferocious looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Morrigan Minerva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Morrigan Minerva has punished Ferocious very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tina Carter and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ferocious launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Raven's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
A bad move from Tina Carter
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
A bad move from Tina Carter
almost puts his head in the path of The Raven's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter attempts a sweep single...
Morrigan Minerva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ferocious attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Raven's kick.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Ferocious should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Raven launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Ferocious.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Ferocious should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Ferocious is holding Morrigan Minerva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva shows great balance while pushing away Tina Carter
High kick from Morrigan Minerva!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Incredible high kick!
Ferocious deflects and sidesteps.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Ferocious is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Raven is smart enough to block that one.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Incredible high kick!
Ferocious deflects and sidesteps.
Tina Carter and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Raven throws a low kick
Tina Carter blocks.
The Raven misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Low kick by Tina Carter to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Raven fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Raven blocks that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Ferocious moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Raven moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tina Carter has punished The Raven very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Ferocious blocks.
The Raven misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
A punch from Tina Carter
whizzes past The Raven.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The Raven and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tina Carter is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Morrigan Minerva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Tina Carter
The Raven is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ferocious launches a hook to the body
Morrigan Minerva moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A bad move from Tina Carter
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
Tina Carter is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Tina Carter goes with a looping right hand while Morrigan Minerva jumps back and jabs
Ferocious only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brutal-looking high kick from Morrigan Minerva!
Ferocious dodges!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Middle kick from The Raven.
The kick just misses.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Good leg kicks from Tina Carter.
Morrigan Minerva defends with ease.
Morrigan Minerva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Morrigan Minerva tries a middle kick
Tina Carter blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Raven won't budge, forcing Ferocious to pull guard.
Morrigan Minerva is in closed guard over Ferocious
The Raven is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Morrigan Minerva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Morrigan Minerva is in closed guard over Ferocious
The Raven tries to escape from closed guard...
Ferocious waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Morrigan Minerva! He is reversed and nor Tina Carter is on half guard!
Tina Carter is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva looks rather shattered.
Ferocious doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Pitty-pat punches from Ferocious
Morrigan Minerva doesn't flinch.
Tina Carter is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Tina Carter keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tina Carter is in half guard over The Raven
Tina Carter tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Tina Carter passes momentarily but Morrigan Minerva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Tina Carter is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Raven moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Tina Carter checks the kick.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Good leg kicks from Tina Carter.
Morrigan Minerva defends with ease.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Morrigan Minerva tries a high kick!
Ferocious blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Morrigan Minerva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Ferocious blocks.
Ferocious is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tina Carter!
The Raven ducks under...
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Raven goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Morrigan Minerva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Ferocious moves to shoot
but Morrigan Minerva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
I think Tina Carter needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
The Raven steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Raven steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Raven moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ferocious is holding Morrigan Minerva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva shows great balance while pushing away Tina Carter
Tina Carter gets sloppy and Morrigan Minerva tries to take advantage...
The Raven moves forward looking for some action
Tina Carter struggles a bit before breaking The Raven's attemp of grappling
Tina Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Every time Morrigan Minerva attempts to get inside
Ferocious misses with a low kick.
Tina Carter burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Ferocious steps backwards away from Morrigan Minerva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Morrigan Minerva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Raven decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Raven moves back and takes a deep breath.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Raven pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Morrigan Minerva by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Tina Carter
Punches 28/60 (47%)
Kicks 0/11 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 62,58
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 77 s
Statistics: Morrigan Minerva
Punches 29/48 (60%)
Kicks 21/38 (55%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 255
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 77 s
Minerva has leg-breaking punishing kicks. Her punches are weak but her kicks are ridiculously dangerous. If Carter could have secured more takedowns, this fight may have been different.
Morrigan Minerva looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Raven is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tina Carter and Morrigan Minerva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Some counter punches against Morrigan Minerva
land while he's on his bicycle.
Morrigan Minerva circles around Ferocious
The Raven launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Ferocious!
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Ferocious receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Morrigan Minerva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Morrigan Minerva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Tina Carter tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Raven is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tina Carter is in open guard over The Raven
Tina Carter tries to pass to half guard...
Morrigan Minerva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Ferocious looks to work from half guard.
Tina Carter is in half guard over The Raven
Nice beating Tina Carter has received.
Tina Carter tries to free his leg
Morrigan Minerva moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ferocious pushes Morrigan Minerva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Raven and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Tina Carter jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Ferocious seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The Raven is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The Raven goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Morrigan Minerva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Ferocious!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Morrigan Minerva and Ferocious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A bad move from Tina Carter
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
A bad move from Tina Carter
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Raven fires low kicks
punishing Ferocious's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Good front kick from The Raven!
Ferocious stumbles backwards after that one!
The Raven moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The Raven moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tina Carter is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from The Raven!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The Raven looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tina Carter's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
High kick from Morrigan Minerva!
Ferocious seems to be done!
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ferocious attempts a shoot
Morrigan Minerva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Raven pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tina Carter moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Raven pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tina Carter and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Tina Carter jumps back and jabs
The Raven only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Morrigan Minerva was tooling Tina Carter for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tina Carter lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ferocious looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Morrigan Minerva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Morrigan Minerva has punished Ferocious very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tina Carter and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ferocious launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Raven's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
A bad move from Tina Carter
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
A bad move from Tina Carter
almost puts his head in the path of The Raven's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter attempts a sweep single...
Morrigan Minerva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ferocious attempts a shoot
but stops before running into The Raven's kick.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Ferocious should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Raven launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Ferocious.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Ferocious should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Ferocious is holding Morrigan Minerva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva shows great balance while pushing away Tina Carter
High kick from Morrigan Minerva!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Incredible high kick!
Ferocious deflects and sidesteps.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Ferocious is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Raven is smart enough to block that one.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Incredible high kick!
Ferocious deflects and sidesteps.
Tina Carter and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Raven throws a low kick
Tina Carter blocks.
The Raven misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Low kick by Tina Carter to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Raven fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Raven blocks that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Ferocious moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Raven moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tina Carter has punished The Raven very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Ferocious blocks.
The Raven misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
A punch from Tina Carter
whizzes past The Raven.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The Raven and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tina Carter is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Morrigan Minerva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Tina Carter
The Raven is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ferocious launches a hook to the body
Morrigan Minerva moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A bad move from Tina Carter
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
Tina Carter is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Tina Carter goes with a looping right hand while Morrigan Minerva jumps back and jabs
Ferocious only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brutal-looking high kick from Morrigan Minerva!
Ferocious dodges!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Middle kick from The Raven.
The kick just misses.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Good leg kicks from Tina Carter.
Morrigan Minerva defends with ease.
Morrigan Minerva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Morrigan Minerva tries a middle kick
Tina Carter blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Raven won't budge, forcing Ferocious to pull guard.
Morrigan Minerva is in closed guard over Ferocious
The Raven is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Morrigan Minerva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Morrigan Minerva is in closed guard over Ferocious
The Raven tries to escape from closed guard...
Ferocious waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Morrigan Minerva! He is reversed and nor Tina Carter is on half guard!
Tina Carter is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva looks rather shattered.
Ferocious doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Pitty-pat punches from Ferocious
Morrigan Minerva doesn't flinch.
Tina Carter is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Tina Carter keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tina Carter is in half guard over The Raven
Tina Carter tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Tina Carter passes momentarily but Morrigan Minerva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Tina Carter is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Raven moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Tina Carter checks the kick.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Good leg kicks from Tina Carter.
Morrigan Minerva defends with ease.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Morrigan Minerva tries a high kick!
Ferocious blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Morrigan Minerva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Ferocious blocks.
Ferocious is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tina Carter!
The Raven ducks under...
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Raven goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Morrigan Minerva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Ferocious moves to shoot
but Morrigan Minerva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
I think Tina Carter needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ferocious and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
The Raven steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Raven steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Raven moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ferocious is holding Morrigan Minerva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva shows great balance while pushing away Tina Carter
Tina Carter gets sloppy and Morrigan Minerva tries to take advantage...
The Raven moves forward looking for some action
Tina Carter struggles a bit before breaking The Raven's attemp of grappling
Tina Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Every time Morrigan Minerva attempts to get inside
Ferocious misses with a low kick.
Tina Carter burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Ferocious steps backwards away from Morrigan Minerva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Morrigan Minerva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Raven decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Raven moves back and takes a deep breath.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Raven pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Ferocious moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Morrigan Minerva by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Tina Carter
Punches 28/60 (47%)
Kicks 0/11 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 62,58
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 77 s
Statistics: Morrigan Minerva
Punches 29/48 (60%)
Kicks 21/38 (55%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 255
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 77 s
Minerva has leg-breaking punishing kicks. Her punches are weak but her kicks are ridiculously dangerous. If Carter could have secured more takedowns, this fight may have been different.