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Stepping Stone 65 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Vovchanchyn as Cartwright shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carr Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright shoots in but Vovchanchyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Cartwright shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cartwright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cartwright stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Cartwright jumps guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Cartwright manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartwright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vovchanchyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Cartwright gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn looks winded!
Vovchanchyn has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Cartwright is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartwright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartwright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Cartwright to the mat but Cartwright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartwright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vovchanchyn to the ground. Vovchanchyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter the offense by Cartwright and move into the clinch position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Vovchanchyn
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the top position.
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vovchanchyn postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is controlling Vovchanchyn's posture.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vovchanchyn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vovchanchyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
Cartwright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vovchanchyn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vovchanchyn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vovchanchyn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (2) vs (6) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vovchanchyn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vovchanchyn working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position from side mount.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright trying his best to control but Vovchanchyn has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (2) vs (8) Vovchanchyn
Cartwright wants to hold on but Vovchanchyn pushes him away.
Vovchanchyn controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is trying to reverse the position but instead Vovchanchyn has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (2) vs (11) Vovchanchyn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn not allowing Cartwright to control his hands.
Will Vovchanchyn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cartwright trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn manages to sink in the hooks.
Cartwright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Vovchanchyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Vovchanchyn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Vovchanchyn keeps him under control.
Cartwright is looking to control Vovchanchyn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Cartwright is holding on to half guard well.
Vovchanchyn tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Vovchanchyn has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Vovchanchyn is controlling well.
Cartwright is holding on to half guard well.
Cartwright wants to sweep but Vovchanchyn has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (2) vs (14) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright trying to get back to full guard but Vovchanchyn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (2) vs (17) Vovchanchyn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Fedor Vovchanchyn 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. |
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