PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cartwright's choice of entrance music: Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. 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!

Aragon
vs
Cartwright

180 cm
31
183 lbs
20 - 16 - 2

188 cm
28
195 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright dives in and grabs Aragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aragon pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
Aragon throws a quick counter head kick but Cartwright was just out of range.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Aragon throws a head kick that Cartwright semi-blocks.
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Cartwright has his takedown stuffed
and Aragon counters with a right hand to the body.
Aragon tries to land a front kick but Cartwright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aragon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.
Aragon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cartwright's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aragon misses with a body shot.
Aragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartwright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Aragon shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aragon slips under a jab.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aragon thuds his shin into the meat of Cartwright's side.
Aragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cartwright needs to keep his hands up - Aragon had a free shot at his head there.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Aragon's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aragon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aragon wants it to stay on the feet.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aragon connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cartwright.
Nice uppercut there from Aragon.
Aragon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aragon throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Aragon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cartwright is able to avoid easily.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aragon defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Aragon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aragon cracks Cartwright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cartwright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartwright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Aragon.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Aragon sprawls well.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aragon circles away.
Aragon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cartwright just manages to avoid it.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Aragon.
Aragon stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Aragon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Aragon circles away.
Aragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Aragon.
Aragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aragon tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Aragon tries to sprawl but Cartwright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aragon has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to control. Aragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aragon won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Aragon wants to get back to his feet.

Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Aragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aragon tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Aragon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Aragon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cartwright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aragon takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aragon.
Aragon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cartwright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Aragon counters with a thumping low kick.
Diego Aragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Aragon feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright moves out of range as Aragon throws a body kick.
Aragon connects with the punch.
Cartwright misses with the combination.
Cartwright swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright shoots in but Aragon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Aragon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aragon.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aragon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Aragon.
Aragon lands with a kick to the temple. Cartwright shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Aragon.

Cartwright gets a clinch.
Aragon is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aragon down to the mat. Aragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Aragon.
Diego Aragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright is looking for the big counter here.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aragon, right into the meat.
Aragon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cartwright's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aragon.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Aragon pushes him off.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Aragon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cartwrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aragon scores with a jab to the head.
Aragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Aragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cartwright.
Aragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Cartwright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cartwright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aragon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cartwright asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aragon throws Cartwright to one side and escapes!
Aragon connects with a leg kick. Cartwright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aragon throws a head kick that half lands.
Cartwright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aragon. Aragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Aragon lands an overhand right.
Aragon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aragon circles away quickly and effectively.
As Cartwright backs away, Aragon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Aragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aragon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Aragon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aragon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Aragon, which made it look bad.
Aragon throws a shot to the body.
Aragon leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cartwright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aragon jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Aragon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Aragon.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Aragon circles away easily
and Aragon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cartwright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Aragon.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Aragon.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aragon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cartwright if he has to take too many more of those.
Aragon throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Aragon jabs at Cartwright's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aragon.
Cartwright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aragon.
Aragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aragon scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Aragon.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Aragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.
Aragon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aragon swivels and escapes.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Aragon lands with a kick to the temple. Cartwright shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aragon scores with a hook to the body. Cartwright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Aragon.
Aragon thuds his shin into the meat of Cartwright's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon scores with a leg kick.
Aragon misses with the combination.
Aragon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aragon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aragon leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
Aragon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon cracks the inside of Cartwright's front leg.
Aragon looks for the body kick but Cartwright saw that one coming.
Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright takes one to the side of the head.
Aragon lands a high kick!
No joy there for Aragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego Aragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Aragon lands a high kick!
Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ceoghan Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragon connects with a high kick.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aragon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright throws a jab but it's blocked by Aragon.
Cartwright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aragon eats them both and turns towards Cartwright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cartwright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aragon counters with a nice body shot.
Aragon throws a lazy head kick

and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Aragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aragon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon!
Diego Aragon retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Diego Aragon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I have taken your belt... and your soul!'.