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Event:
GAMMA MT 39 - Curry V Bon
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyfe lands a head kick. Carter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lyfe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lyfe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lyfe scores with a punch to the head.
Lyfe connects with the punch.
Carter looks to land a combination but Lyfe avoids it well. #CL#
Lyfe tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lyfe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter blocking some punches.
Lyfe avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the ropes.
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Lyfe blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyfe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Lyfe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyfe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyfe lands with a left to the head.
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lyfe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter avoiding damage as Lyfe throws knees to the body.
Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Lyfe.
Carter tries to work over Lyfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lyfe lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter prevents a body shot from Lyfe.
Lyfe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter avoiding damage as Lyfe throws knees to the body.
Lyfe struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
#BC2#
Lyfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyfe punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Lyfe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lyfe.
Lyfe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lyfe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyfe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyfe can pounce on him.
Lyfe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lyfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Lyfe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lyfe scores with a kick to the body.
Lyfe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Lyfe.
Good leg kick by Lyfe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyfe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lyfe connects with a nice looking jab.
Carter misses with the combination.
#CL#
Carter rushes Lyfe and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyfe.
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Lyfe scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyfe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lyfe as the two fighters clinch.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lyfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lyfe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lyfe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lyfe misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Lyfe in a clinch.
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!
Carter lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Lyfe misses with some punches.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Lyfe improves position.
Lyfe lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lyfe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Lyfe struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Lyfe.
Lyfe blocks an elbow strike.
Lyfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter tries a body shot but Lyfe blocks it.
Lyfe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyfe swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lyfe misses with the head strike.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lyfe lands a body shot. #T2#
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Lyfe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
Lyfe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lyfe can turn it around.
Lyfe dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter blocks a body shot from Lyfe.
Lyfe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lyfe's brow.
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Lyfe in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lyfe.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lyfe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyfe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyfe lands a body punch.
Lyfe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyfe lands a left hand.
Lyfe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Lyfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A left and a right from Lyfe both land. Nice combination.
Lyfe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lyfe is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Carter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carter wants to clinch up but Lyfe keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lyfe.
Mick Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyfe cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
Lyfe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Carter moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyfe working Carter over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Lyfe.
Lyfe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Lyfe.
Lyfe lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Lyfe tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Carter working aggressively here.
#T1#
Lyfe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Lyfe presses Carter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
A short right from Lyfe on the inside.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
Lyfe is working Carter over against the ropes.
Lyfe lands with a right to the head.
Lyfe gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lyfe breaks from the clinch.
Lyfe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carter wants to clinch.
Lyfe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts. #T2#
Lyfe throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lyfe coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Lyfe - just one landing.
Lyfe feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Lyfe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lyfe lands an overhand right.
Lyfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lyfe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyfe connects with an inside leg kick.
Lyfe with a nice cross.
Lyfe connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Good leg kick by Lyfe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Lyfe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyfe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carter tries to clinch there but Lyfe circles away.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lyfe.
Crunch! Lyfe slams his shin into Carter's torso.
Lyfe is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyfe backwards.
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter avoiding damage as Lyfe throws knees to the body.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Lyfe.
#T1#
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
#BC2#
Lyfe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lyfe with a jab.
Lyfe lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Manu Lyfe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lyfe, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lyfe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyfe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Lyfe tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyfe cracks Carter with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Lyfe - that landed with a thud.
Lyfe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lyfe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Lyfe lands a right hand.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lyfe - that landed with a thud.
Lyfe avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the ropes.
Carter throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Lyfe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lyfe, right into the meat.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Lyfe.
Lyfe scoring well with a low kick there.
Lyfe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyfe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
Lyfe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lyfe connects with a nice looking jab.
Lyfe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lyfe connects with an inside leg kick.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manu Lyfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter 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.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lyfe.
Lyfe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lyfe counters with a thumping low kick.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyfe lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyfe misses with a few strikes there.
Lyfe scores with a hook.
Lyfe keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyfe throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Lyfe lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyfe throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Lyfe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mick Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Lyfe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lyfe.
Lyfe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lyfe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lyfe scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Lyfe connects with a high kick.
Carter works over Lyfe's head and body with a nice combination.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Lyfe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyfe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carter if he has to take too many more of those.
Carter wants to clinch up but Lyfe keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Carter throws a series of punches but Lyfe avoids them all with ease.
Lyfe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lyfe lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Lyfe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lyfe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lyfe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyfe flicks out a counter leg kick but Carter steps away.
A solid body kick from Lyfe.
Lyfe scores with a jab to the body.
Lyfe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lyfe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyfe stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.
Lyfe lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
Lyfe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyfe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Lyfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lyfe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Lyfe!
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Event:
GAMMA MT 35 - Bug V Halo
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Stinkhammer closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Carter crashing to the mat! Carter uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#
It looks like Mick Carter has been cut.
Stinkhammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stinkhammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Stinkhammer. Those never looked like landing.
As Stinkhammer backs off Carter throws a huge counter combo but Stinkhammer manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Stinkhammer. Those never looked like landing.
Stinkhammer plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Carter swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Carter face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cornelius Stinkhammer!
Cornelius Stinkhammer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA MT 31 - Kane V Dekkers 2
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Ramasotti tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramasotti dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Ramasotti.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Ramasotti pushes him off.
Ramasotti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramasotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Strike Zone KT in the buildup to the fight.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Ramasotti keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti lands with an overhand left.
Carter looks to clinch
and Ramasotti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramasotti lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Carter closes the distance but Ramasotti moves to the side
and Ramasotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter wants to clinch up but Ramasotti keeps it at a distance.
Ramasotti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Ramasotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramasotti.#CL#
Ramasotti has Carter up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ramasotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter tries to stall but Ramasotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramasotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramasotti scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Ramasotti pushes Carter back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ramasotti digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter looks winded!
A short uppercut from Ramasotti.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramasotti. #ROC#
Carter is rocked!
Ramasotti drops Carter with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Carter is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eros Ramasotti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Perkovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carter backs up against the cage.
Donk. Perkovic catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Perkovic's head coaches at Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Perkovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Carter breaks away and moves out of range.
Perkovic with a hook.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Perkovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carter darts in looking for a takedown but Perkovic gets double underhooks and turns Carter into the cage.
Marko Perkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Carter.
Perkovic scores with a hook.
Perkovic misses with the combination.
Perkovic connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkovic scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Perkovic digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Perkovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
Perkovic drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Perkovic is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Carter is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mick Carter has been cut.
Perkovic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Carter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Perkovic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Carter's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Perkovic!
After winning the bout, Marko Perkovic 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:
Bravado 16
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Beddo scores with a four punch combination!
Beddo lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Beddo.
A good leg kick by Beddo.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beddo but Beddo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddo keeps the fight on the outside.
Beddo scores with a decent looking hook.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beddo as he jumps to the side.
Beddo lands with a cross.
Beddo scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beddo punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beddo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Beddo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Beddo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beddo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter darts in looking for a takedown but Beddo gets double underhooks and turns Carter into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddo scores with a push kick.
Beddo lands a slapping body shot.
Beddo cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
Carter with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beddo circles away.
Beddo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Beddo catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beddo scores with a jab to the head.
Beddo lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Beddo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Beddo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beddo lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Beddo scores with a body shot.
Carter tries to move into range but Beddo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carter walks into a jab.
Beddo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beddo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beddo throws a shot to the body.
Beddo's corner calls for a 1-2. Beddo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beddo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beddo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beddo counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Carter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beddo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carter is in Beddo's guard.
Beddo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Beddo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carter 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.#T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beddo is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beddo can pounce on him.
Beddo lands an overhand right.
Beddo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.
Carter tries to clinch
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carter back to the cage. Beddo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beddo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddo scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Beddo dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Beddo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Beddo.
Carter tries to counter with a takedown but Beddo is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Beddo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carter back to the cage. Beddo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A lazy left from Beddo finds it's target.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Beddo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beddo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carter's hands.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Beddo.
Beddo scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Beddo sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo connects with a nice looking jab.
Mick Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Carter dives in and grabs Beddo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beddo pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beddo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter moves forwards but Beddo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beddo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Philo Beddo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beddo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beddo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beddo, as that shot connected.
Beddo scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Carter is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beddo is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Beddo circles away and we're back to standing.
Philo Beddo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddo throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
Nice shot by Beddo.
Beddo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Beddo - just one landing.
Beddo lands with a nice body punch.
Carter tries to clinch but Beddo is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Beddo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.
Beddo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.
Beddo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
Beddo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beddo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beddo scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beddo connects with a body shot.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt
and Beddo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Beddo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Carter stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Beddo follows into mount! #T3##SU2#
Beddo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jab, jab by Beddo - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Beddo. Beautiful body shot.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beddo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Beddo gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Beddo avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Beddo in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Carter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Beddo is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beddo's brow. #T4#
Carter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beddo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Beddo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Carter. #BC2#
Beddo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beddo scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beddo lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
Beddo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Beddo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beddo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beddo.
Carter shoots and misses
and Beddo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Beddo tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beddo lands a right hook to the body.
Beddo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head.
Beddo scores with a hook.
Beddo connects with a crisp jab.
Beddo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddo as he connects with a hook.
Beddo with a jab.
Beddo drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Carter's head, knocking him out cold! Beddo is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philo Beddo!
After the fight, Philo Beddo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Bravado 8: Pandaa vs Kincaid
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gaia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaia can't get the takedown.
Gaia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carter is defending well.
Gaia misses with a knee strike.
Gaia wants a takedown but no success here.
Gaia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carter wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaia dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Gaia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gaia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle. #T1##TD#
Gaia has hold of one of Carter's legs. Carter is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gaia is posturing up here but Carter has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gaia tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gaia has to tap! Slick submission there by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mick Carter!
After the fight, Mick Carter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Karlsson gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Carter into the cage.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carter 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.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Carter into the cage.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karlsson blocks the elbow strike.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Carter tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Karlsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Karlsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karlsson works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks the elbow strike.
Carter is trying to stall.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Carter tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Carter looks winded!
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Karlsson. #T2#
A short left from Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Karlsson effectively controlling the action here.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Karlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karlsson avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Carter is rocked!
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson throws a big uppercut that drops Carter! More strikes from Karlsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Carter lies dazed against the cage as Karlsson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Karlsson!
In his post fight interview, Frank Karlsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Dio lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Dio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nick Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dio feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dio to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot.
Dio throws a good cross that connects.
Dio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dio lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Dio counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Dio to acknowledge the strikes.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dio counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter moves forwards but Dio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot.
Dio scores with a decent looking hook.
Dio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dio throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Dio coming out on top.#T2#
Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Dio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carter wants to clinch.
Dio throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dio.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Dio lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dio throws a one two combo.
Dio with a hook.
Dio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nick Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dio takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter shoots in but Dio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Dio counters with a stiff right hand.
Dio misses with the combination.
#T4#
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter moves forwards but Dio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dio, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Dio is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Dio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dio wants to break free but Carter has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dio circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carter looks to clinch
and Dio counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter tries to clinch there but Dio circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dio scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Dio.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dio takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dio's brow.
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dio working hard to break the clinch.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Dio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dio counters with a nice uppercut.
Dio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nick Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dio misses with the combination.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dio throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Dio fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Dio wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. #T3#
Carter passes Dio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carter trying to control the action but Dio is working from the bottom.
Carter passes to side control.
Dio is trying to escape the position but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter landing strikes.
Carter prevents Dio from escaping the position.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Dio wants to get back to his feet but Carter drags him back down.#T4##SUB#
Carter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Carter tries to clinch
and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Dio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dio throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Dio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dio cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
A cross from Dio lands.
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dio circles away.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off.
Dio lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Carter tries to clinch there but Dio circles away.
Dio looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Dio.
Carter darts in trying to clinch
and Dio counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dio.
Dio throws a combination. Carter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio cracks Carter with an open hand slap.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2##CL#
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.
Dio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dio misses with a few strikes there.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dio manages to circle out of the way.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
Dio throws out a powerful jab.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##TD#
Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carter prevents Dio from escaping the position.
Mick Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dio can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Carter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dio is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Carter!
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Event:
HI 70 - Rumbux
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Garner circles away.
Garner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Garner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Garner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garner wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Garner in his half guard. #SUB#
Garner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garner lands a nice short elbow.
Carter has hold of Garner's hands but Garner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garner is fighting to break Carter's control of his arms but Carter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Carter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garner preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Carter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garner defends it easily.
Garner lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Garner is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Carter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garner is aware though and is defending well.
Garner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Garner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garner has managed to get both his arms back between Carter's legs - danger averted.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garner working some strikes from top position.
Carter trying to control the position.
Garner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter is looking to get back to full guard here but Garner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Garner looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carter some visible discomfort.
Garner controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayder Garner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Carter wants to clinch up but Garner keeps it at a distance.
Garner goes for a double leg but Carter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carter continues to drive forward.
Carter tries to clinch up.#TD#
Garner feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Garner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garner landing some decent shots from guard.
Garner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter has hold of Garner's hands but Garner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garner is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Carter actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Garner is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Garner is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Garner seems to be looking for submissions.
Carter trying to control here.
Garner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carter wants to control but Garner is keeping busy.
Garner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garner scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter is trying to control but Garner passes into side control!
Garner controlling from side mount.
Garner working away.
Garner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Garner scores with punches from side control.
Carter is looking to reverse the position.
Garner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Carter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Garner scores with punches from side control.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Garner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Carter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Garner winds up and cracks Carter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Carter wants to control the action here but instead Garner manages to pass to full mount!
Garner tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
Carter is bucking up trying to escape but Garner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carter wants to hold on but Garner pushes him away.
Carter is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner prevents Carter from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Garner controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayder Garner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garner throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Carter clinches.
Carter looking to stall.
Carter is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner wants a takedown.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Garner's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Garner tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayder Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
Garner avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Carter lands an elbow inside that Garner shrugs off.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter lands an elbow just above Garner 's eye.
Garner tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
Garner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garner's brow.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garner.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
Garner is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carter has Garner pushed against the cage.#T3#
Garner takes an elbow to the temple.
Carter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carter can turn it around.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mick Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter lands an elbow just above Garner 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
Mick Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Garner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter lands an elbow inside that Garner shrugs off.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter lands an elbow just above Garner 's eye.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garner's defenses.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Garner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Garner in his tracks for a moment.
Carter stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garner 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
HI 66 - Efficient Business
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Carter's guard.
Jones distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carter lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Carter 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.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carter defends it easily.#T1#
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Carter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones tries to improve his position but instead Carter has taken his back!
Jones tries to roll but Carter sticks to his back.
Jones turns into Carter and is now in his guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Carter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Carter is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Carter keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Carter is trying to keep Jones in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Carter is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brano Jones!
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Event:
Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jianyu lands a head kick. Carter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jianyu is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Jianyu throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Jianyu pushes Carter off and gets back to his feet.
Jianyu throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jianyu tries to kick Carter off in order to stand up. Carter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jianyu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!#SUB#
Carter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jianyu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Carter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jianyu, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jianyu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jianyu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carter.
Carter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jianyu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jianyu sneaks back into half guard.
Carter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB#
Jianyu is defending against the submission attempts here by Carter.
#SUB#
Carter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carter controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carter connects with a nice short shot to Jianyu's temple. #T3#
Ground and pound from Carter.
Carter uses his free foot to push down on Jianyu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jianyu. #SUB#
Carter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Carter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carter prevents Jianyu from getting the reversal.#T4#
Jianyu stops Carter from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Carter working Jianyu over with strikes here. #SUB#
Carter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been informed that Jianyu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Carter has hold of Jianyu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jianyu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Carter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jianyu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Carter is working for a guillotine from mount but Jianyu frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Carter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jianyu, as that shot connected.
Jianyu scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jianyu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carter controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carter is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jianyu is trying to escape and Carter transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jianyu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Carter! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mick Carter!
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Event:
HI41: Fight and Furious III
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Carter leaves Andonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Andonov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Andonov is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
#SUB2#
Carter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andonov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andonov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andonov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Andonov stalling. #SUB2#
Carter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andonov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Andonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Andonov eventually gives up the hold.
Carter gets back to full guard.
Andonov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andonov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andonov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Andonov 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.
Andonov controlling from the top position.
Andonov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carter for as long as he can get away with.
Andonov landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB2#
Andonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andonov controls the pace.
Carter 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.
Andonov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carter wants to sweep here but Andonov controlling him for the moment.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andonov scoring with some ground and pound.
Carter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andonov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.#T4#
Andonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andonov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Andonov landing with the ground and pound.
Andonov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andonov 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.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andonov.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Carter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Andonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Andonov scores with a takedown into Carter's guard.
Andonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Carter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andonov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Andonov drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Andonov off! Andonov jumps back into Carter's guard. #SUB2#
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Andonov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Carter can't keep his opponent in guard - Andonov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andonov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Andonov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Andonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Andonov controlling the action here.
Andonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carter wants to control but Andonov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andonov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andonov tries to pass to full mount but Carter defends it.
Carter is pressing down on Andonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andonov is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Andonov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Carter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andonov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Carter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andonov defends it easily.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Andonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Carter is looking for a triangle but Andonov pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Andonov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carter is trying to control the position but Andonov postures up.
Andonov sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.
Carter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter is looking to clinch but Andonov is avoiding it.
Andonov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Andonov feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Andonov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andonov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Andonov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andonov is defended easily by Carter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andonov.
Carter wants to counter with a clinch but Andonov pushes him away.
Carter dives in for a single leg takedown but Andonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andonov darts in looking for a takedown but Carter gets double underhooks and turns Andonov into the cage.
Carter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Carter stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Andonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Andonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andonov is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Andonov holds on to Carter around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T2#
You get the feeling that Andonov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Carter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Carter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andonov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andonov tries to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Andonov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Andonov actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andonov's head. #T3#
Andonov wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Carter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andonov sees it coming and defends easily.
Andonov tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.#SUB#
Andonov actively working from the bottom here.
Mick Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter works his way into side control.
Carter trying to control the action but Andonov is working from the bottom.
Carter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Andonov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Carter is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Andonov is trying to escape and Carter transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Andonov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Carter! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mick Carter!
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Event:
WedFight V
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Carter has Pokka up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pokka working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Pokka pulls guard.
Pokka keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Pokka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Pokka blocks nicely.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter landing with the ground and pound.
Carter is pushing down on Pokka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pokka is fighting to maintain full guard but Carter has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Pokka tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Pokka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Carter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pokka!
Carter avoids the attempt from Pokka to control.
Pokka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Pokka defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter content to control rather than advance.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Pokka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pokka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carter trying to pass the guard but Pokka defending well.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Pokka is working away.
Carter is thwarting Pokka's attempts to control the position.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pokka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter.
Pokka manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Carter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pokka keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. #ES#
Pokka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Carter tries to clinch but Pokka is having none of it. #TD2#
Carter gets a takedown into half guard.
Pokka scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Carter manages to mount him!
#T4#
Carter trying to control but Pokka is having none of it.
Pokka has given up his back. Will we see Carter going for some submissions?
Carter punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter tries to keep control of the position but Pokka is staying busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokka covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Carter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pokka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pokka for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Carter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pokka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Pokka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Carter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pokka wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokka won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter wants to hit a switch here but Pokka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carter there!
Pokka unloads with some shots from mount but Carter bucks and avoids them well.
#T1#
Pokka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pokka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carter wants to control but Pokka is having none of it.
Mick Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter avoids a strike by Pokka and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Pokka's guard! Fantastic escape!
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Pokka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pokka advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Pokka slows the pace down.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pokka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carter trying to control but Pokka postures up.
Carter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pokka has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Carter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carter punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Carter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pokka pulls his head out easily.
Carter trying to hold on to Pokka's head to control him but Pokka postures up.
#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.
Pokka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
Pokka controlling the action here. #SUB#
Pokka is looking for a kimura here.
Carter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Pokka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Pokka clinches.
Pokka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pokka takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Pokka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pokka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carter's guard.#SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pokka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Carter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pokka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pokka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Pokka is proving a slippery customer.
Pokka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pokka's guard. #REVB#
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carter lands some shots froms side control.
Carter tries to advance to mount but Pokka denies him. #T2##SUB2#
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carter wants to control but Pokka is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Carter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pokka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pokka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carter.
Pokka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pokka defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Carter in side control, throwing shots but Pokka defends.
Pokka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pokka is working hard here to advance position.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pokka keeps working.
Carter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pokka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pokka! #SUB2#
Carter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carter looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4##SUB2#
Pokka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carter.
Carter tries to control but Pokka wriggling away. #SUB2#
Carter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pokka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pokka because Carter loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter tries to control but Pokka wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Carter!
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Event:
WedFight III
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dux throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it. #CL#
Dux has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter throwing shots but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
Dux keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Well, if Carter 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.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Carter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is not content to let Carter control the position.#SUB2#
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Carter slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux trying to hold on to Carter's head to control him but Carter postures up.
Carter throwing shots but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux trying to control here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Dux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.#T3#
Dux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carter is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Carter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dux defends it well. #SUB2#
Carter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dux is just riding it out for now. Carter eventually gives up the hold.
Dux is not content to let Carter control the position.#T4#
Dux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Carter is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux is trying to stand up here but Carter is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Carter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Dux has managed to clinch.
Dux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dux scores with a knee to the head.
Carter wants to get back to striking at distance but Dux won't allow it.
Dux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dux lunges at Carter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carter's hand. #CL#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dux as Carter tries to tie him up.
Dux lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Dux.
#BC#
Dux manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dux moves into the clinch.#T1#
Carter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Carter drives through with a takedown into Dux's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carter is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter prevents Dux from getting back to his feet.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.
Dux trying to control the position.
Dux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Dux trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carter forces his way into half guard.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
Mick Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carter moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Carter has hold of Dux's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dux seems comfortable defending it but Carter has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dux is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dux is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Carter couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Carter!
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