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Event:
GC 300
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartwright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnsson lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnsson counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnsson is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Johnsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunnar Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Cartwright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnsson.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnsson sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnsson's waist but Johnsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Johnsson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Johnsson.#T1#
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnsson is positioning himself well to prevent Cartwright advancing to mount.
Johnsson trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Johnsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Johnsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Johnsson trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Johnsson is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Johnsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
and Johnsson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cartwright! He's just covering up as Johnsson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Johnsson!
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Event:
GC 293
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skog swivels and escapes.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skog defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Skog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Skog does it's job there.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skog feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Skog punishes Cartwright's body with a nice straight punch.
Skog cracks the inside of Cartwright's front leg.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright moves forwards but Skog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Skog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skog continues to drive forward.
Skog with the counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Skog.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Skog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skog cracks Cartwright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skog throws a big shot that misses.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Skog throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skog lands a slapping body shot.
Skog jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
Skog throws a solid leg kick but Cartwright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skog.
Skog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Skog shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cartwright is trying to defend but Skog finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skog wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it. #T2#
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skog trying to control the pace.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cartwright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Skog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skog throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cartwright to regain full guard.
Skog slips nicely into half guard.
Skog wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Cartwright is rocked!
Skog is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cartwright is hurt! He's hurt bad - Skog fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cartwright from any more punishment! Congratulations to Skog! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Skog!
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Event:
GC 289
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Borealis with that takedown attempt.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Borealis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cartwright's half guard.
Borealis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borealis drops an elbow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Borealis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cartwright defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borealis lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borealis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Borealis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Borealis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borealis throws an elbow that misses. Cartwright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borealis's guard. Nice move by Cartwright!#REVR#
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Borealis keeps moving. #SUB2#
Borealis is looking for a triangle here but Cartwright uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Borealis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Borealis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Cartwright! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Borealis has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cian Cartwright!
Cian Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GC 277
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Rienfeldt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rienfeldt lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.#TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rienfeldt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rienfeldt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cartwright presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rienfeldt is trying to escape the mount.
Cartwright trying to control but Rienfeldt is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Rienfeldt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
Cartwright has control of Rienfeldt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rienfeldt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rienfeldt is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Rienfeldt is still trying to improve position.
Rienfeldt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cartwright prevents Rienfeldt from improving his position.#ES2#
Rienfeldt pushes Cartwright off and gets back to his feet.
Rienfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rienfeldt throws a solid leg kick but Cartwright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Cartwright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rienfeldt tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rienfeldt is positioning himself well to prevent Cartwright advancing to mount.
Rienfeldt won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Rienfeldt is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Rienfeldt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cartwright keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rienfeldt. #T3#
Cartwright is trying to drag Rienfeldt to the mat but Rienfeldt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Rienfeldt won't allow it.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rienfeldt is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Rienfeldt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rienfeldt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rienfeldt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Rienfeldt finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rienfeldt sprawls well. Rienfeldt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Rienfeldt.#T4#
Rienfeldt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cartwright's calf.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cartwright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rienfeldt can pounce on him.
#TD#
Cartwright drives through with a takedown into Rienfeldt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rienfeldt wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rienfeldt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rienfeldt trying to control the position.
Rienfeldt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Rienfeldt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Rienfeldt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rienfeldt connects with a solid leg kick.
Cartwright blocks the body kick.
Rienfeldt misses with a few strikes there.
Rienfeldt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartwright under the eye.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rienfeldt as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cartwright rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Rienfeldt.#T1#
Rienfeldt scoring well with a low kick there.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rienfeldt can pounce on him.
#TD#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rienfeldt is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rienfeldt trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Rienfeldt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Rienfeldt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Rienfeldt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartwright is working away from the top position though.
Rienfeldt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright prevents Rienfeldt from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Rienfeldt wants to control the action here but instead Cartwright manages to pass to full mount!
Rienfeldt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rienfeldt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Cartwright connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT#
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.#T3#
BOOM! Cartwright connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rienfeldt is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cartwright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rienfeldt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rienfeldt keeps working.
Rienfeldt gets back to half guard.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Rienfeldt is a slippery customer.#T4#
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Rienfeldt is working away.
Rienfeldt is controlling Cartwright's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cian Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Rienfeldt defends the submission attempt.
Rienfeldt is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rienfeldt tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Rienfeldt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Rienfeldt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
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!
Rienfeldt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Rienfeldt is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Rienfeldt is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rienfeldt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Rienfeldt is controlling Cartwright's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rienfeldt wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rienfeldt is trying to escape back to his feet but Cartwright uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rienfeldt keeps working.
Rienfeldt wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
Rienfeldt is pushing Cartwright's head away, looking to escape. Cartwright manages to hold on to the position though.
Fredrik Rienfeldt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright advances to full mount.
Cartwright raining down shots from the mount!
Cartwright dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Cartwright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rienfeldt turns into him and now he's in Cartwright's guard.
Rienfeldt wants to get up but he can't break Cartwright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rienfeldt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Rienfeldt wants to stand but Cartwright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rienfeldt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rienfeldt is stalling in the full guard.
Rienfeldt passes into half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rienfeldt tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cartwright controls his leg. #SU2#
Rienfeldt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rienfeldt connects with a solid leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in but Rienfeldt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rienfeldt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cartwright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rienfeldt on his heels. He'll look to pass Rienfeldt's guard now, I'm sure.
Cartwright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cian Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rienfeldt is keeping the position for now.
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 Cian Cartwright.
I think Rienfeldt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Rienfeldt!
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Event:
GC 270
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Skog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skog scores with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cartwright has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Skog. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Skog. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Dan Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Skog shows good takedown defense.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Skog tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skog defends it nicely.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Skog sprawls well.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skog counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.
Skog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog scores with a jab to the body.
Skog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skog.
Skog scores with a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in but Skog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Skog.#CUT#
It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.#TD#
Skog shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Cartwright is on queer street and Skog is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dan Skog!
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Event:
GC 261
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Snitch drives through with a takedown into Cartwright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snitch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Snitch trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but Snitch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snitch is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright moves forwards but Snitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
A little feinted left hand from Snitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Snitch's head coaches at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snitch misses the shot to the body.
Snitch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Cartwright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartwright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Cartwright tries to sprawl but Snitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Snitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Snitch has control of the leg. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartwright missing with punches from the bottom.
Snitch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snitch stays in close to Cartwright's body and controls the position.
Snitch won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cartwright working for submissions but it's allowed Snitch to get to half guard.
Cartwright is refusing to be controlled, as Snitch sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cartwright lands a body shot.
Snitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Cartwright feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Snitch manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Snitch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Cartwright wants the takedown. Snitch is fighting it off but Cartwright persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snitch's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Snitch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Snitch!#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snitch has passed into half guard!
Well, if Snitch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jon Snitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snitch pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Snitch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Cartwright has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Snitch escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Snitch!
Snitch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright tries to buck Snitch off but Snitch is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Cartwright is not content to let Snitch control the position.
Cartwright tries to bench press Snitch off him but Snitch keeps the position.
Snitch is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright tries to bench press Snitch off him but Snitch keeps the position. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control but Snitch flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cartwright is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright tries to roll but Snitch sticks to his back.
Snitch doesn't have the hooks in and Cartwright manages to turn into his guard.
Snitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snitch is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snitch working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Snitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright won't allow Snitch to sweep him here.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright throws a strike but Snitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Snitch wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Snitch looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Snitch, not yet.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cian Cartwright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snitch throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright wants to counter with a clinch but Snitch pushes him away.
A jab from Snitch misses.
Cian Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snitch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Snitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Snitch stalling.
Snitch trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Snitch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cartwright.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for subs off his back but Snitch has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Cartwright punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Snitch seems content to control.
Snitch is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snitch pulls his head out easily.
Snitch blocks the strikes from Cartwright.
Snitch trying to control the pace.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Snitch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cartwright gets full guard.#SUB2#
Snitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snitch has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Snitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Snitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snitch has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Snitch defends easily.
Snitch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Cartwright working for submissions but it's allowed Snitch to get to half guard.
Snitch trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cartwright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snitch uses it to pass to side control.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright trying to remain calm as Snitch controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright tries to buck Snitch off but Snitch is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snitch 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
Jon Snitch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 257
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Cartwright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alvarez has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.#T1#
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cartwright has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Cartwright turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Alvarez tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
Alvarez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Cartwright landing strikes. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cartwright working the ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright drags him back down.
Cartwright scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!#SUB#
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?#T3#
A big shot lands for Cartwright! That's hurt Alvarez! Will he recover? Cartwright fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!
A relieved looking Cian Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Avila Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.
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Event:
GC 244
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cup tries to sprawl but Cartwright drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cup manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cartwright keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Cup turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright tries to buck Cup off but Cup is having none of it.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Cup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright punching from the bottom.
Cup lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cup thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head. #SUB#
Cup wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Cup prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
Cup definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cup trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Cup wants to advance to full mount but Cartwright doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cartwright trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Cup pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright is looking to sweep but instead, Cup has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Cup is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cartwright is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blue Cup!
A very excited looking Blue Cup 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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Event:
GC 236
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cartwright rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cartwright counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Cartwright instigates a clinch. #T1#
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Cartwright's ribs.#CL#
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Cartwright closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Cartwright's brow. #T3#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is trying to keep Diaz in close.
#SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Diaz throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Cartwright is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kamerun Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Kamerun Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GC 227
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marques sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Marques misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Cartwright counters by clinching up. #TD#
Cartwright turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cartwright landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marques defending against the ground and pound.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marques dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Marques wants to control but Cartwright postures up.#T1#
Cartwright landing a few strikes.
Cartwright in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cartwright scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marques to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Marques is rocked!
Cartwright cracks Marques with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marques is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright lands a strong strike to the head of Marques. That's dazed him! Cartwright looking to finish here. Marques is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cartwright lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Cian Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Billy Marques stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Event:
GC 218
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cartwright is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartwright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cartwright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kane gets to his feet - Cartwright follows without any prompting. #T1#
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kane sprawls well. Kane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Cartwright rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane has Cartwright pushed against the cage.
Cartwright avoids a wild elbow strike from Kane.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kane just stands there and leans against the cage.
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 Kane walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kane misses with a low kick.#TD#
Kane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cartwright to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Kane wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane controlling Cartwright's posture.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright. #ES2#
Kane wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Kane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kane swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Kane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Cartwright jumps guard but Kane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kane to keep the fight standing.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kane is defending well.#TD#
Cartwright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kane uses from the top position.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Cartwright working for submissions but it's allowed Kane to get to half guard.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Kane escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Cartwright clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Cartwright has Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kane to keep the fight standing.
Kane pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kane smiles and moves away.
Cartwright dives in and grabs Kane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
Kane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Cartwright seems unphased.
Kane lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cartwright falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kane dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Kane!
Harry Kane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GC 211
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Skog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Skog gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Skog is looking to slow Cartwright down with leg kicks.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skog but Skog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skog is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Skog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skog tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skog to the ground. Skog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skog.#TD2#
Cartwright gets a double leg takedown into Skog's guard.
Skog controlling Cartwright's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skog is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Cartwright wants to improve his position but instead Skog has moved into half guard.
Skog wants to free his trapped foot but Cartwright is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Skog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Skog eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skog with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Skog's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skog is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Skog defends it easily.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking to cinch up a triangle. Skog throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cartwright's body to avoid the submission. Cartwright has instead reached around Skog's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cartwright arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cian Cartwright!
A victorious Cian Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cian Cartwright (ranked 2340 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 1848 p4p, 262 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Engulfed by Darkness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cian Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Hearts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hearts sprawls well. Hearts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Hearts takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hearts escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (3) Hearts
Hearts passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cartwright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (0) vs (5) Hearts
Cartwright sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is stalling here. Cartwright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hearts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cartwright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (5) Hearts
Hearts is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Hearts is defending well.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving position.
Cartwright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hearts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartwright but great work by Hearts. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (9) Hearts
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Hearts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (6) vs (9) Hearts
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hearts holds on and takes a little breather.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to sweep him here.
Cartwright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hearts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hearts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hearts! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (6) vs (13) Hearts
Hearts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright gets full guard.
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hearts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (16) Hearts
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Hearts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright looks to move to half guard but instead Hearts has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (18) Hearts
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
Cartwright moves into full guard.
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Cartwright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (21) Hearts
Hearts wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Hearts trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (23) Hearts
Cartwright is squirming around, avoiding Hearts's attempts to control the action.
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright prevents Hearts from taking his back.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Hearts looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hearts manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cartwright to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (6) vs (26) Hearts
Cartwright tries to roll but Hearts sticks to his back.
Cartwright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stalling.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to pass to mount.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to pass to mount.
Hearts is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for subs off his back but Hearts has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Hearts content to control rather than advance.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Hearts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cartwright. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (29) Hearts
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Hearts wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to work for a sweep but Hearts has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (31) Hearts
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Cartwright is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
Hearts controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 31 to 6.
After winning the bout, TJ Hearts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian Cartwright (ranked 2311 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Galanos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Cartwright has chosen Engulfed by Darkness as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cian Cartwright enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cian Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos takes the fight into the clinch.
Galanos jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (0) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galanos gets back to half guard.
Galanos trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos moves into full guard.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Galanos controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Galanos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galanos manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Galanos's guard.
Galanos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Galanos looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (7) Cartwright
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galanos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galanos, who protects the arm well.
Galanos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galanos avoid being mounted?
Cartwright prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galanos is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
Galanos tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Galanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galanos.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking to control.
Cartwright is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Galanos defends the submission attempt.
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galanos defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (10) Cartwright
Cartwright swings around for an armbar but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (10) Cartwright
Galanos wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Galanos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (10) Cartwright
Galanos wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galanos off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (5) vs (14) Cartwright
Galanos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cartwright controlling well, preventing Galanos from escaping the position.
Cartwright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cartwright is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Galanos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Galanos tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galanos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is hanging on to Galanos's back as he tries to escape.
Galanos showing good submission defense here.
Cartwright working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cartwright looking for the RNC.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Cartwright keeps control of the position.
Cartwright has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Galanos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Galanos can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Galanos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cian Cartwright!
An out of breath Cian Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
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!
Martinez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Cartwright cracks Martinez with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cartwright immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Martinez is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Cian Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright checks a leg kick nicely.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jogan.
Jogan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
Jogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright is pushing Jogan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cartwright gets through Jogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Jogan.
Cartwright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
Cartwright pushes Jogan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jogan looks winded!
Cartwright lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
A short left from Cartwright. #BC#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cartwright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartwright stalling the fight.
Cartwright throws a big uppercut that drops Jogan! More strikes from Cartwright and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jogan lies dazed against the cage as Cartwright celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!
Cian Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartwright 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.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Cartwright's torso.#CL#
Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartwright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartwright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##CL#
Cartwright has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cian Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz looks winded!#BC#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cartwright pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cartwright clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cartwright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cartwright taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cartwright seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2##BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Diaz won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Cartwright lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diaz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cartwright jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!
A relieved looking Cian Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Cartwright catches Smith right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cian Cartwright!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Azaryan blocks a jab.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Azaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Azaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Azaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Azaryan does no damage.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Azaryan moved out of range.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azaryan throws a quick counter head kick but Cartwright was just out of range.
Azaryan slips a jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azaryan.
A little feinted left hand from Azaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azaryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cartwright just manages to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots in but Azaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.#T1#
Cartwright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azaryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Cartwright misses with a double jab
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azaryan swivels and escapes.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Azaryan connects with a single shot there.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
We've been told by Azaryan's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
Azaryan throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Azaryan lands with a cross.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Azaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Azaryan takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Azaryan as he avoids it easily.
Cartwright misses with a body shot
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Azaryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVR##SU#
Azaryan stands and steps away. Cartwright gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azaryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Azaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Azaryan moves out of range.
Azaryan stuffs the takedown.
Azaryan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cartwright avoids it.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
Azaryan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Azaryan sprawls well.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azaryan is looking to slow Cartwright down with leg kicks.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Azaryan finds it's target.#T4#
Azaryan stuffs the takedown.
Azaryan is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
And Azaryan counters with a quick kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartwright scores with a four punch combination!
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Azaryan.
Artur Azaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azaryan scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Azaryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab, jab by Azaryan - just one landing.
Artur Azaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azaryan as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azaryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
A solid body kick from Azaryan.
Cartwright shoots in but Azaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Cartwright avoided it.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Azaryan.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Azaryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azaryan, right into the meat.
Azaryan looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Azaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown into Azaryan's guard.
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet. #SUB#
Azaryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cartwright throws a sloppy strike and Azaryan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cartwright is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Azaryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Azaryan!
Post fight, an emotional Artur Azaryan said 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bessmertin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bessmertin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Bessmertin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bessmertin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cartwright to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bessmertin connects with a decent elbow.
Bessmertin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bessmertin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bessmertin working the ground and pound from side control.
Cartwright stops Bessmertin from passing to mount.
Bessmertin is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bessmertin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cartwright is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bessmertin is controlling him well.#T1#
Bessmertin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Bessmertin drags him back down.
Check out the look on Bessmertin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bessmertin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bessmertin's best efforts.
Bessmertin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cartwright defending well though.
Bessmertin wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright tries to kick Bessmertin off but Bessmertin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bessmertin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bessmertin prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Cartwright is not content to let Bessmertin control the position.
Bessmertin 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.
Cartwright trying to control but Bessmertin postures up.
Cartwright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bessmertin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bessmertin misses with a head shot. Cartwright uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bessmertin stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright controls Bessmertin momentarily but Bessmertin frees himself. #T3#
Bessmertin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bessmertin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright tries to strike from the bottom.
Bessmertin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bessmertin working away.
Bessmertin wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Bessmertin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright prevents Bessmertin from improving position. #T4#
Bessmertin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cartwright is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bessmertin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Bessmertin!
Artem Bessmertin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFT-492: Bondi Beach Brawl 9
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cardoso.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Cardoso pushes him off.#CL#
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardoso stalling against the cage.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Cardoso.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Renato Cardoso has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
A hook to the body from Cardoso.
Cardoso blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cartwright.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardoso's elbow.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartwright tries to work over Cardoso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardoso tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardoso digs a right hand into Cartwright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cartwright's gas tank.
Cardoso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Cardoso drags the fight down to the ground.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardoso looking to control.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Cardoso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardoso manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Cardoso's guard.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cardoso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Cardoso won't let him.
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cardoso looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardoso, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cartwright works over Cardoso with some ground and pound from guard.
Cardoso is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?#SUB2#
Cardoso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardoso looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardoso, not yet. #T2#
Cartwright stands up over Cardoso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cardoso seems to have recovered his senses.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardoso's head.#SUB2#
Cardoso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cardoso's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!
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Event:
BFT-488: Khan vs El Toro
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown. Martin fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Martin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cartwright taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martin to keep the fight standing.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Martin holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cartwright jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cartwright has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Carter Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martin after a bit of a struggle. #T1##TD#
Martin tightens his grip and picks Cartwright up, before dumping him to the ground. Cartwright manages to land in guard.
Martin stands up over Cartwright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle here but Martin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cartwright throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cartwright tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Martin lands a nice forearm strike.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright landing rabbit punches to the side of Martin's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Martin working over Cartwright with some ground and pound. Cartwright looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cartwright is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martin distracts Cartwright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Martin works over Cartwright with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Martin stands up over Cartwright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Cartwright is rocked!
Martin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cartwright's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carter Martin!
Carter Martin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFT-484: Fredrickson vs Khan
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cartwright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barry.
Barry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barry throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Cartwright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Barry is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Barry's brow.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barry's head.#T1#
Barry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barry has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Barry wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cartwright works over Barry with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright postures up in Barry's guard and throws a big left but Barry blocks it.
Cartwright is working Barry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Barry has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barry's head.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Barry has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Barry is rocked!#SUB2#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Barry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barry stacks Cartwright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barry!
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Barry decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cartwright to his feet.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barry counters with a three punch combo that has Cartwright backing up. Cartwright nods at Barry to acknowledge the strikes.
Cartwright has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Barry counters with a head kick that drops Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Cartwright is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barry cracks Cartwright with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Barry!
An out of breath Pat Barry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BFT-480
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cartwright on his heels. He'll look to pass Cartwright's guard now, I'm sure.
Cartwright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Lim defends easily.
Lim stays in close to Cartwright's body and controls the position.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Lim tries to pass.
Lim with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Lim defends it easily.
Lim stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Lim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cian Cartwright!
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Event:
BFT-473
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bubby lands with a right hand.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Bubby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bubby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
#TD2#
Cartwright decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bubby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bubby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bubby wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bubby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bubby has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Bubby slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Bubby is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bubby tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bubby has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cian Cartwright!
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Event:
BFT-467: Raekwon vs Kampmann 2
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Hjelmslev, which made it look bad.
Cartwright has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hjelmslev.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Hjelmslev sprawls well.
Cartwright tries to move into range but Hjelmslev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.#TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cartwright throwing shots but Hjelmslev is blocking nicely.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Hjelmslev dodges it nicely.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hjelmslev's head.
Cartwright throwing shots but Hjelmslev is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjelmslev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Hjelmslev defends the submission attempt.
Hjelmslev is looking to escape.#T1#
Cartwright throwing shots but Hjelmslev is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hjelmslev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright working Hjelmslev over with strikes.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hjelmslev's head.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Hjelmslev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hjelmslev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing shots but Hjelmslev is blocking nicely. #T2#
Cartwright throws a strike but Hjelmslev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hjelmslev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Hjelmslev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hjelmslev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hjelmslev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hjelmslev tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Hjelmslev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Hjelmslev stands up and beckons Cartwright to his feet.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hjelmslev lands a nice shot that snaps Cartwright's head back.
Ragnar Hjelmslev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hjelmslev scores with a punch to the head.
Hjelmslev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Hjelmslev gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjelmslev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hjelmslev's waist but Hjelmslev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Hjelmslev misses.#CL#
Cartwright takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hjelmslev misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright blocks an elbow strike from Hjelmslev.
A right hand to the body from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hjelmslev has had enough of the clinch but Cartwright keeps him there for the moment.
Hjelmslev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Hjelmslev misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Cartwright jumps guard but Hjelmslev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hjelmslev to keep the fight standing.
Hjelmslev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Cartwright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hjelmslev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hjelmslev tries to pass. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hjelmslev wants to get up but he can't break Cartwright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hjelmslev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright tries to strike from the bottom.
Cartwright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hjelmslev wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Hjelmslev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hjelmslev throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Cartwright crashing down! Cartwright tries to stagger back to his feet but Hjelmslev just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Cartwright asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Hjelmslev!
Ragnar Hjelmslev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ROV 71
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Millennium.
Millennium throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Cartwright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Millennium holds him up against the ropes and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright jumps guard but Millennium stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Millennium won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Millennium forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright. #BC2#
Millennium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Millennium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Millennium napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Millennium is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Millennium manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartwright's best efforts.
Cartwright working Millennium over with strikes. #SUB#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Millennium tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Millennium gets back to full guard.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Millennium has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright stands up over Millennium, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Millennium is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
We've been hearing that Cartwright has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Millennium is rocked!
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Millennium is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Millennium's brow.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Millennium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright cracks Millennium with a solid left hand.#T3#
Cartwright distracts Millennium with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright distracts Millennium with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Millennium has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Millennium looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright cracks Millennium with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Millennium is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Millennium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Millennium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Millennium is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Millennium seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB#
Cartwright has his foot on Millennium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Millennium works his way back into a safe position though.
Millennium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Millennium.
Millennium throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Millennium stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#SUB#
Cartwright has his foot on Millennium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Millennium works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millennium is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Millennium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Millennium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Millennium can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Millennium can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cian Cartwright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Cartwright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Millennium tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cartwright is in Millennium's guard.
Millennium working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Millennium's brow.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright works over Millennium with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Millennium is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright works over Millennium with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Millennium has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Millennium's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright 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.#T1##SUB2#
Millennium is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Millennium has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Millennium's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Millennium working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
Millennium is breathing heavily.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright stands up over Millennium, holding on to his feet. Cartwright throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Millennium is out cold! Cartwright lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!
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Event:
ROV 68
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxer defends it well.
Boxer swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Boxer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boxer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Boxer counters with a nice body shot.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kick Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.#T1#
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer lands with a hook. Cartwright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxer throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Boxer. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches up with Boxer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
Cartwright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boxer misses with an elbow over the top.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Boxer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Cartwright pulls guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Cartwright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.#SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Boxer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxer is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright distracts Boxer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boxer trying to control the position.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Boxer is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer cracks Cartwright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer lands a head shot.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cartwright fails with the takedown.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Boxer as he connects with a hook.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Boxer.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Boxer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boxer connects with an inside leg kick.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Cartwright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Cian Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer wants to slow Cartwright down by chopping away at his legs.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Cartwright is looking for the big counter here.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Boxer, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Boxer against the ropes but Boxer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Boxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Boxer lands the left hand.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Boxer moves away
and Boxer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Boxer does it's job there.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boxer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer fakes the leg kick and cracks Cartwright in the body.
Boxer lands a leg kick that knocks Cartwright off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Boxer, which made it look bad.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boxer circles away.
Boxer tried to counter with a leg kick but Cartwright avoided it.#TD2#
Cartwright feints and as Boxer raises his hands in defense, Cartwright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Boxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boxer manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Boxer's guard.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright works over Boxer with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Boxer tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Boxer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Kick Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Cartwright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer as he avoids it easily.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer scores with a kick to the body.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Boxer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Boxer. #TD2#
Boxer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boxer pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Cian Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boxer is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxer has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boxer pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Boxer has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright is working Boxer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boxer trying to control the position.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Cartwright postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cian Cartwright just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer's waist but Boxer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Boxer.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boxer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boxer leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Boxer scores with a punch to the head.
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Boxer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Boxer continues to drive forward.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxer lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer swivels and escapes.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Boxer finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses.
Cartwright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boxer can pounce on him.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Boxer counters with a nice body shot.
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Boxer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Boxer fakes the leg kick and cracks Cartwright in the body.
Boxer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Cartwright is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer moves in close and cracks Cartwright with a massive right hand! Cartwright, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Boxer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kick Boxer!
An out of breath Kick Boxer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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