Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WKBC: Grandis Eventus
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masada The Zealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartagena.
Cartagena dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartagena on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cartagena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartagena throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cartagena stuns The Zealot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cartagena swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
Cartagena just misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartagena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartagena scores with a hook to the body. The Zealot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cartagena swings widly with a right hand
and The Zealot counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartagena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartagena misses with a few strikes there.
The Zealot misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Cartagena swinging wildly here.
Cartagena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot thumps Cartagena with a low kick.
The Zealot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Zealot swings for the body but Cartagena moves out of range.
The Zealot throws a head kick that misses.
Cartagena is looking for the big counter here.
The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cartagena misses with a few strikes there.
The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but Cartagena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartagena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cartagena throws a hook but The Zealot avoids it easily.
Cartagena thuds his right hand into The Zealot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cartagena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartagena misses the shot to the body.
Cartagena throws a nice looking combination but The Zealot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Cartagena.
The Zealot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartagena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Zealot with a hook.
Cartagena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by The Zealot.
Cartagena looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
The Zealot connects with a body shot.
The Zealot misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Cartagena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartagena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Zealot connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from The Zealot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Cartagena will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The Zealot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartagena moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cartagena! But no joy.
Cartagena connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice combination there by Cartagena.
The Zealot throws an off balance right hand
and as The Zealot looks to reset his feet, Cartagena counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending The Zealot crashing to the canvas! The Zealot is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but The Zealot is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Cartagena is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Don Cartagena started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Johnson
Date: Jun 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartagena jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cartagena bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
Cartagena swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Rua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks Cartagena off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Cartagena moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Cartagena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartagena scores with a big combo that sends Rua crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Rua flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Cartagena jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Cook
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartagena throws a shot to the body.
Cartagena scores with a jab.
Cartagena misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Cartagena. Beautiful body shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination #KD#
and Cartagena counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Nurmagomedov on his ass! Nurmagomedov wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Cartagena closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Nurmagomedov back against the ropes! Cartagena follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Nurmagomedov out cold! What a finish! Cartagena looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WKBC The Zealot VS Bouya 2
Date: May 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cartagena is able to avoid easily.
Ishii tries to clinch there but Cartagena circles away.
Ishii throws a shot to the body.
Ishii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Cartagena misses its intended target.
Ishii loads up on a big right hand but Cartagena slips the punch.
Ishii misses with a hook. Cartagena ducked under it nicely.
Ishii wants to clinch.
Cartagena lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii misses with a combination
and Cartagena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishii ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
The crowd cheers as Cartagena lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ishii doesn't seem phased though.
Cartagena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Cartagena blocks a jab.
Cartagena checks a leg kick nicely.
Cartagena throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishii.
Ishii wants to counter the offense by Cartagena and move into the clinch position.
Ishii walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Giovinazzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cartagena tries to avoid it but Giovinazzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cartagena to the ground. Cartagena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Giovinazzi looks to move away, Cartagena throws a big counter combo but Giovinazzi just gets out of the way.
Giovinazzi tries for a takedown but Cartagena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Giovinazzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giovinazzi with a poor takedown
and Cartagena counters with a three punch combo that has Giovinazzi backing up. Giovinazzi nods at Cartagena to acknowledge the strikes.
Don Cartagena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marchiano Giovinazzi.
Giovinazzi looks winded!
BOOM! Cartagena lands a beautiful left hook that drops Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi tries to recover but Cartagena is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Giovinazzi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
After the fight, Don Cartagena 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.

Event: OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Riku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cartagena throws a looping overhand right but Riku ducks down to avoid it.
Cartagena fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riku on the side of the head.
Riku scoring well with a low kick there.
Riku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cartagena misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Riku misses
and Cartagena counters with a stiff right hand.
Riku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartagena.
Riku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartagena.
Riku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Cartagena on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Riku lands with an overhand left.
Riku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Riku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lazuran Riku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riku scores with a sloppy right hand. Cartagena should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Cartagena is rocked!
Cartagena throws a poor cross that misses
and Riku counters with a crisp right that sends Cartagena to the canvas! Riku follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
In his post fight interview, Lazuran Riku started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFC 399: Outlast
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cartagena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mirzaev drops his hands momentarily and Cartagena takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Mirzaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Mirzaev is predictable there
and Cartagena counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartagena misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Mirzaev counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Cartagena down! Mirzaev is looking to finish but Cartagena is intelligently defending himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cartagena wants to stand and escape but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Cartagena wants to get back to his feet but Mirzaev passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev prevents Cartagena from standing back up. #T1##ES#
Cartagena has one foot on Mirzaev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartagena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Cartagena's ribcage but misses.
Cartagena misses with a wild body shot.
Cartagena defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Cartagena scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Cartagena moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartagena scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Cartagena scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirzaev in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.#CL2#
Mirzaev darts in and clinches Cartagena up against the cage.
Cartagena working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Cartagena is having none of it.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Cartagena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartagena throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev lands a jab.
Mirzaev misses with a hook. Cartagena ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Cartagena tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartagena seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that Mirzaev avoids nicely. #T3#
Cartagena scores with a nice right hand.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartagena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Cartagena does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cartagena was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mirzaev throws a head kick but Cartagena moves out of range.
Cartagena defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev throws a one two combo.
Cartagena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirzaev.
Cartagena scores with the left hand. Mirzaev knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Cartagena lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the body.
Cartagena lands a really nice looking cross but Mirzaev seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartagena. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartagena takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cartagena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirzaev. #CL2#
Mirzaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartagena blocking some punches. #BC#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Cartagena misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cartagena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev misses the body punch
and Cartagena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mirzaev throws a lazy right hand but Cartagena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartagena.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartagena.
A combination from Cartagena does no damage. #CL2#
Mirzaev rushes Cartagena and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartagena controls his hands. #BC#
Cartagena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Cartagena moves out of range.
Don Cartagena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartagena moves out of range of the body kick from Mirzaev. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cartagena misses the target.
A shot to the body from Mirzaev misses
and Cartagena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cartagena slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Cartagena was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mirzaev scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Cartagena misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartagena. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartagena sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cartagena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartagena.
Cartagena throwing a counter right hand but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartagena lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Mirzaev connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartagena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirzaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartagena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Don Cartagena is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev sizes up Cartagena with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartagena cracks Mirzaev with a good jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Rasul Mirzaev's cut even more.
Cartagena misses with a combination
and Mirzaev counters with a good, hard body kick but Cartagena shrugs it off.
Mirzaev defending well as Cartagena loads up on a big left hand.
Cartagena defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mirzaev connects with a body shot that sends Cartagena's belly button to the back.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Cartagena. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev tests Cartagena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirzaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Mirzaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Cartagena is rocked!
Cartagena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Cartagena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from hell that sends Cartagena clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mirzaev stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to intrude someone's bed. '.

Event: OFC 375: Gray vs Garbutt
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Cartagena digs a good body shot into Mirzaev's ribs.
Mirzaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartagena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cartagena seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cartagena throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Cartagena blocks it.
Cartagena misses with a double jab
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartagena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Mirzaev misses
and Cartagena counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Cartagena lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartagena cracks a nice hook into Mirzaev's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev throws a lazy body kick
and Cartagena counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev slips a jab from Cartagena.
Cartagena just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev is looking to slow Cartagena down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Mirzaev instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cartagena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Mirzaev clinches.
Mirzaev working aggressively here. #BC#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirzaev tries to work over Cartagena's front leg with a kick but Cartagena checks it.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartagena.
Cartagena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Cartagena appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mirzaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cartagena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirzaev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cartagena.
Cartagena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartagena throws a head kick but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cartagena gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Mirzaev pushes Cartagena up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Cartagena manages to break the clinch.
Mirzaev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cartagena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev slips a jab and a cross from Cartagena.
Cartagena throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartagena throws out the jab.
Mirzaev misses with a few strikes there.
Cartagena throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev scores with a nice strike.
Cartagena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Cartagena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartagena to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Cartagena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartagena.
Cartagena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirzaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cartagena scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Cartagena. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cartagena.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
Cartagena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mirzaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartagena.
Mirzaev throws a body kick that misses
and Mirzaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Cartagena checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice combination there by Cartagena.
Cartagena throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Cartagena gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mirzaev.#T4#
A jab lands there for Cartagena.#ROC#
Mirzaev is rocked!
Mirzaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Cartagena lands a left and a right that send Mirzaev crashing to the mat, dazed. Cartagena thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mirzaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartagena finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Rasul Mirzaev's cut even more.
Cartagena misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Mirzaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cartagena misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirzaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cartagena's calf.
Mirzaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirzaev seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Cartagena tries to keep at a distance but Mirzaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cartagena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mirzaev has him pressed against the cage.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirzaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirzaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cartagena walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Cartagena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cartagena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cartagena checks a leg kick.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that Mirzaev avoids nicely.
Mirzaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Cartagena steps away.
Cartagena misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev misses the jab.
Cartagena is looking for a counter combo.
Cartagena connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev lands a head shot.
Don Cartagena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirzaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cartagena is able to avoid easily.
Cartagena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartagena manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Cartagena.#T1#
Cartagena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Cartagena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirzaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartagena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cartagena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cartagena misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev cracks Cartagena with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Mirzaev
and Cartagena counters with a two punch combo.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartagena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartagena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cartagena throws a hook but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Don Cartagena is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartagena throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cartagena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mirzaev tries to score with a low kick but Cartagena moves his leg out of the way.
Cartagena swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A cross from Cartagena lands.
Decent striking displayed by Mirzaev there.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev slips under a jab from Cartagena.
Mirzaev walks into a stiff left hand from Cartagena.
Cartagena misses with a wild combination.
Cartagena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cartagena. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Cartagena.
Cartagena misses with a lunging right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cartagena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartagena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartagena misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a chopping leg kick but Cartagena manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mirzaev scores with a one two! Cartagena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cartagena moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a lazy body kick
and Cartagena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev stuns Cartagena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cartagena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mirzaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartagena thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Cartagena tries to move into range but Mirzaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Cartagena misses with a straight left.
Cartagena misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cartagena crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mirzaev - the referee stops the clock and Cartagena gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mirzaev. Cartagena manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mirzaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Cartagena listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Rasul Mirzaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Cartagena sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cartagena is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cartagena looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mirzaev looks to land a combination but Cartagena avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Cartagena.
Cartagena misses with a hook.
Mirzaev is looking to land body kicks.
Cartagena is looking for a counter combo.
Cartagena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Cartagena is having none of it.
Cartagena appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cartagena misses with a left hand
letting Mirzaev counter with a right hand.
A combination from Cartagena does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cartagena tries to bum rush Mirzaev with a series of wild strikes but Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Cartagena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cartagena misses with a right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a three punch combo that has Cartagena backing up. Cartagena nods at Mirzaev to acknowledge the strikes.
Mirzaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mirzaev scores with a jab. Cartagena acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cartagena slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
Cartagena has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Cartagena uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Cartagena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirzaev cracks a nice hook into Cartagena's ribs.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev thuds a left hand into Cartagena's body.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Cartagena misses with a hook to the body
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Cartagena is rocked!
Cartagena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartagena's sensitive parts.
Cartagena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mirzaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartagena's head.
Oh Cartagena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Cartagena tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev works Cartagena's body with a nice hook.
Mirzaev cracks Cartagena with a hook to the temple - Cartagena is on wobbly legs here! Mirzaev swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cartagena falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mirzaev wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rasul Mirzaev!
In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev gave a big smile as he said 'Lazuran Riku has gone into hibernation. He needs to stop hiding because when we clash, I'm in that ass!!!'.

Event: OFC 366: Gray vs. Skovgaard
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Cartagena misses with a jab to the body
and Paterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paterson lands a jab to the head.
Paterson misses with an uppercut. Cartagena saw that one coming.
Paterson with a nice cross.#CL2#
Paterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartagena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Paterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartagena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cartagena's efforts to push away.
Paterson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cartagena manages to break the clinch.
Paterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cartagena.#T1#
Paterson misses with a hook
and Cartagena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Louis Paterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartagena staying out of range there.
Cartagena throwing a counter right hand but Paterson manages to avoid it.
Cartagena throws a jab when Paterson was well out of range.
Paterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paterson misses with a looping right.
Cartagena blocks a jab.
Cartagena lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Paterson dives in and scores a takedown into Cartagena's guard.
Cartagena wants to get back to his feet but Paterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paterson with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Cartagena pushes Paterson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that Paterson avoids nicely. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartagena cracks Paterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cartagena moves out of range of the strikes.
Paterson throws a looping overhand right but Cartagena ducks down to avoid it.
Cartagena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Paterson misses.
A head kick by Paterson misses
and Cartagena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson throws a body punch but Cartagena moves out of range.
Cartagena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cartagena looks to score with a jab to the body but Paterson is just out of range.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartagena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartagena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cartagena scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Cartagena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paterson.
Paterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartagena throws a big counter combination but Paterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cartagena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
A jab from Cartagena misses.
Cartagena lands a two punch combo.
Cartagena takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paterson misses with an uppercut. Cartagena saw that one coming.
Paterson lands with a cross.
Paterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartagena.
A punch combination from Paterson misses.
Paterson misses with a hook.
Paterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Cartagena has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cartagena throws a shot from downtown. Paterson moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Cartagena, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Paterson lands.
Paterson misses with a hook. Cartagena ducked under it nicely.
Cartagena is looking for a counter combo.
Cartagena swinging wildly here.
Paterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Paterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paterson stalling against the cage.
Paterson working aggressively here.
Paterson keeps control of Cartagena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cartagena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Paterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Paterson swings widly with a right hand
and Cartagena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson feints and then cracks Cartagena's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartagena down.
Paterson looks to land a left hand but Cartagena moved out of range nicely.
Louis Paterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cartagena scores with a body shot.
Cartagena misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Paterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paterson throws the left hand but Cartagena avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Cartagena was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Cartagena drops Paterson with a beautiful combination! Paterson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cartagena is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Paterson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartagena slips a straight right by Paterson.
Paterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartagena finish him?
Paterson misses with a body kick.
Cartagena was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cartagena takes a swing at Paterson's ribcage but misses.
Paterson throws an overhand right that lands on Cartagena's shoulder, as Cartagena tries to avoid the shot.
Cartagena appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cartagena with a nice cross.#T1#
Cartagena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Paterson counter with a right hand.
Cartagena lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Paterson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Cartagena!
A very excited looking Don Cartagena made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 364: Intruder vs Teemu
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Cartagena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Cartagena was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riku.
Riku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cartagena will feel that in the morning.
Cartagena ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
Riku lands a nice looking body kick.
Cartagena throws the left hand but Riku avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Cartagena's head coaches at Jitsu Jim that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Cartagena misses.
Cartagena lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartagena looks to land a right hand but Riku moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartagena checks a low kick from Riku.
Cartagena scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riku in his tracks.
Cartagena fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Riku drops his hands momentarily and Cartagena takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riku takes one to the chin there.
Riku throws out a loose jab but Cartagena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartagena misses with a hook. Riku ducked under it nicely.
Cartagena swings widly with a right hand
and Riku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riku misses with an uppercut.
Cartagena swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Cartagena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Riku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartagena misses with a double jab
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cartagena shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Riku throws a shot from downtown. Cartagena moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Riku avoids a kick to the body.
Cartagena lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartagena misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Riku. Beautiful body shot.
Cartagena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riku missing with a left hand there. Cartagena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartagena was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Cartagena thinks about countering with a body kick.
Riku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cartagena takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
Cartagena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Cartagena swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Cartagena.
No joy there for Cartagena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartagena throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riku counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick by Riku misses
and Cartagena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartagena ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
Cartagena connects with a solid leg kick.
Riku throws an overhand right that lands on Cartagena's shoulder, as Cartagena tries to avoid the shot.
Cartagena scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riku throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Cartagena misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartagena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riku misses with a kick to the body.
Riku tries to bum rush Cartagena with a series of wild strikes but Cartagena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartagena thows a leg kick but Riku checks it
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Riku throws a body shot but no joy.
Riku slips a straight right by Cartagena.
Riku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cartagena. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cartagena dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Riku.
Riku clobbers Cartagena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cartagena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartagena walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riku looks to land a left hand but Cartagena moved out of range nicely.
Cartagena throws a series of punches but Riku moves out of range.
Riku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cartagena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartagena misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartagena connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Cartagena.
Cartagena blocks a head kick by Riku.
As Riku backs away, Cartagena returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Riku slips under a jab.
Cartagena throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartagena manages to avoid it.
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartagena was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Cartagena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartagena misses with a left hand
and Riku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riku cracks the inside of Cartagena's front leg.
Riku looks to throw the jab but Cartagena is out of range. #T2#
Cartagena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartagena backing away here, and Riku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Riku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riku.
Cartagena connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riku momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Cartagena does no damage.
Cartagena misses with a few strikes there.
Cartagena falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riku makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cartagena really felt that one!
A jab from Riku misses.
Riku ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
Riku stuns Cartagena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Cartagena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartagena.
Riku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Cartagena is rocked!
Cartagena on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riku. Riku obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Cartagena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riku cracks the inside of Cartagena's front leg.
Cartagena gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Riku gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DARE 53
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Cartagena connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Cartagena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartagena displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz scores with a jab. Cartagena acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cartagena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartagena counters with a huge left! Diaz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cartagena isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Diaz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cartagena!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DARE 45
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Cartagena both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Bottura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura takes a swing at Cartagena's ribcage but misses.
Cartagena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cartagena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartagena.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bottura misses with a body punch
and Cartagena counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Cartagena misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura thows a body kick. Cartagena tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartagena scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cartagena swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartagena now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cartagena throws a nice looking combination but Bottura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cartagena misses with a right hand
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cartagena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bottura counters with a nice leg kick.
Bottura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartagena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cartagena looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Cartagena just gets out of the way.
Cartagena jabs at Bottura's body.
Cartagena throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bottura cracks Cartagena with an open hand slap.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bottura scores with a three punch combo!
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Cartagena misses with a straight right.
Cartagena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartagena to score with a decent uppercut.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Cartagena moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
The fighters circling - Cartagena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartagena under the eye.
Bottura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cartagena's head.#ROC#
Cartagena is rocked!
Bottura is looking to slow Cartagena down with leg kicks.
Cartagena is still on wobbly legs! Can Bottura finish him?#T4#
Cartagena gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bottura gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cartagena is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Bottura!
An out of breath Caio Bottura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 339: Wyatt vs Salgado
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Cartagena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Zealot throws out the jab.
Cartagena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartagena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Zealot.
Cartagena misses the jab.
Cartagena cracks The Zealot with an open hand slap.
The Zealot thuds a left hand into Cartagena's body.
The Zealot throws out a loose jab but Cartagena uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot misses with a hook
and Cartagena counters with a right hand to the body.
The Zealot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Zealot scores with a nice right hand.
The Zealot looks to throw the jab but Cartagena is out of range.
Cartagena unleashes a big counter combination but The Zealot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cartagena has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The Zealot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cartagena!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot tests Cartagena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartagena throws the left hand but The Zealot avoids the punch easily.
Cartagena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Zealot.
Cartagena throws out a counter right but The Zealot avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Cartagena.
The Zealot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cartagena counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts The Zealot off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cartagena follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but The Zealot was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 302: Viral
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Cartagena fails to land with a series of punches.
Goat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartagena as he avoids it easily.
Goat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cartagena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartagena throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Goat moves into the clinch.#TD#
Goat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goat manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat scoring with punches from side control.
Goat advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartagena wants to try and get back to his feet.
Goat lands a big shot there that rocks Cartagena but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Goat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cartagena is now in Goat's guard. A big mistake from Goat there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goat wants to sweep but no luck.
Goat has a closed guard, preventing Cartagena from standing up. #SUB#
Goat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartagena defends it easily.#SUB#
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cartagena avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Goat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartagena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Goat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartagena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Goat controls Cartagena momentarily but Cartagena frees himself.
Cartagena wants to stand but Goat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Goat throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartagena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goat is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartagena is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Goat postures up and lands a big shot to Cartagena's brow. #T3##ES2#
Cartagena pushes Goat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cartagena connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goat momentarily.
Goat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartagena as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Goat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartagena leaves Goat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Don Cartagena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartagena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartagena bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goat's head backwards.
Cartagena tries to bum rush Goat with a series of wild strikes but Goat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartagena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartagena takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Goat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartagena jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Cartagena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartagena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat. #TD#
Goat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Cartagena pushes Goat off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartagena. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat feinted with a counter takedown.
Cartagena looks to land a right hand but Goat moved out of range.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Billy Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartagena misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Goat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartagena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goat grinds an elbow into Cartagena's temple.
Goat wants to control but Cartagena is keeping him busy.
Goat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartagena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Goat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Cartagena will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cartagena scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goat shoots for a double leg takedown but Cartagena sprawls well. He's pushed Goat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartagena.
Cartagena swinging wildly here. #CL#
Goat moves into range and clinches up with Cartagena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartagena wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartagena throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Goat counters with a single leg into guard. Cartagena didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cartagena can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartagena wants to get back to his feet but Goat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goat is working Cartagena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Cartagena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goat is controlling him.
Goat is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartagena has wrist control.
Billy Goat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goat stands up over Cartagena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goat is working Cartagena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goat won't allow Cartagena to get back to his feet.
Goat advances position into side control!
Goat takes a little break here. Cartagena wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Goat working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cartagena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goat asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Goat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cartagena some visible discomfort.
Goat working the ground and pound from side control.
Goat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Goat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goat 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.
Goat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartagena keeps working.
Goat is really struggling to control Cartagena but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Cartagena taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goat prevents Cartagena from escaping the position.
Goat throws an elbow but Cartagena slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Goat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartagena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartagena is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Goat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cartagena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goat asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Goat is looking to take a break and control but Cartagena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartagena is trying to buck Goat off.
We've been informed that Cartagena has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Goat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Goat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartagena has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cartagena tries to escape but Goat is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Cartagena explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cartagena lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Goat moves into range and clinches up with Cartagena.#BC2#
Cartagena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goat tries to clinch up but Cartagena circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cartagena! But no joy.
Goat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cartagena counters with a straight right hand.
Goat tries to clinch but Cartagena moves away
and Cartagena makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cartagena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat wants to clinch up but Cartagena keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Goat gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cartagena breaks from the clinch.
Cartagena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartagena keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Goat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartagena swivels and escapes.
Goat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartagena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goat goes for a double leg but Cartagena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartagena continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Goat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartagena defends it nicely.
Cartagena now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartagena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Cartagena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Cartagena lands.
Goat darts in looking for a takedown but Cartagena gets double underhooks and turns Goat into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Goat is rocked!
Cartagena connects with the punch.
Oh Goat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Cartagena punishes Goat's body with a nice straight punch.
Goat wants to clinch but Cartagena slips to the side
and Cartagena counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Cartagena lands a big right hand that sends Goat crashing to the mat! Cartagena stays standing though and waves Goat back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Goat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Cartagena throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Goat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cartagena makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cartagena jabs at Goat's body.
Goat seems to have got his legs back now.
Goat fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Cartagena finds it's way through Goat's defenses.
Cartagena throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Goat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartagena sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Cartagena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goat tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Cartagena counters with a crisp one two that drops Goat! Cartagena thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goat to his feet! Goat is in big trouble!
Goat shoots for a takedown but Cartagena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Cartagena finds it's way through Goat's defenses.
Cartagena scores with a jab to the head.
Goat tries to clinch up
and Cartagena counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Goat off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cartagena follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Goat was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFC 295: City of Angels
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Ryback misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartagena looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryback takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cartagena misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartagena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartagena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryback counters with a right hand to the body.
Cartagena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartagena misses with a hook. Ryback ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryback connects with a looping right hand.
Ryback throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartagena is looking to counter punch.
Ryback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cartagena doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Ryback clinches up with Cartagena and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cartagena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Ryback works over Cartagena's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Ryback has Cartagena up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartagena is trying to break free.
Cartagena is trying to force a seperation but Ryback has the dominant position.
Ryback is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartagena is defending well.
Ryback tries for a takedown but Cartagena manages to get underhooks.
Cartagena prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Ryback has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Don Cartagena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Ryback.
Ryback is trying to pull guard but Cartagena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryback is trying to drag Cartagena to the mat but Cartagena just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cartagena can't break the clinch. #BC#
Cartagena breaks the clinch.
Ryback ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
Cartagena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Ryback tries to clinch but Cartagena moves out of range. #CL2#
Ryback clinches.
Cartagena is trying to push Ryback away but Ryback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cartagena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryback has him pressed against the cage.
Ryback is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cartagena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryback is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cartagena to keep the fight standing.
Cartagena working hard to break the clinch.
Ryback wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartagena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartagena is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryback has double underhooks. #BC2#
Ryback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Cartagena. Those never looked like landing.
Cartagena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryback.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Ryback clinches. #TD2#
Ryback turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cartagena is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ryback trying to control the position but Cartagena is working away.
Cartagena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cartagena tries to get out of the position.
Cartagena tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryback wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cartagena is not content to let Ryback control the position.
Cartagena is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Cartagena throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Don Cartagena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartagena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryback. That snapped Cartagena's head back. #T4#
Ryback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartagena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryback finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartagena's head.
Cartagena throws a shot from downtown. Ryback moves away and avoids it.
Ryback misses with an uppercut.
Cartagena loads up on a big right hand but Ryback slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Ryback.
Cartagena is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ryback staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Ryback misses.
As Ryback looks to move away, Cartagena throws a big counter combo but Ryback just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryback misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartagena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Cartagena 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cartagena shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Ryback dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Ryback misses.
Ryback staying out of range there.
Ryback wants to clinch but Cartagena slips to the side
and Cartagena counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryback misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryback fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryback has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cartagena keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartagena throws a big counter combination but Ryback scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cartagena moves out of range as Ryback strikes.
Cartagena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Casey Ryback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartagena throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryback tries to bum rush Cartagena with a series of wild strikes but Cartagena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartagena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryback tries to clinch up.
Cartagena throws a body punch but Ryback moves out of range.
Cartagena throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ryback crashing down! Ryback tries to stagger back to his feet but Cartagena just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ryback asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Casey Ryback had this to say: 'Another cold day in Hell. '.

Event: OFC 286: Luzhin vs Al Qarni II
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Huia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartagena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Huia.
Cartagena throws a right hand that Huia ducks under and follows up with a left that Huia also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Huia moves into the clinch.
Huia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Huia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huia throws a head punch that misses.
Huia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Huia.
Cartagena tries to break the clinch but Huia is controlling the position.
Cartagena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartagena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartagena is trying to force a seperation but Huia has the dominant position.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Cartagena controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Cartagena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huia lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Cartagena breaks from the clinch.
Huia moves out of range as Cartagena strikes.
Huia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartagena counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Huia misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Huia closes the distance and clinches.
Cartagena blocks an uppercut.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Cartagena controls the action.
Cartagena prevents a body shot from Huia.
Huia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartagena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cartagena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huia tries to bum rush Cartagena with a series of wild strikes but Cartagena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Huia catches Cartagena right on the button with a cross.
Cartagena lands a right hook to the body.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
A shot to the liver by Cartagena. Beautiful body shot.
Cartagena slips under a jab.
Cartagena lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartagena lands a slapping body shot.
Cartagena connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Tane Huia has been cut.#T2#
Huia slips under a jab from Cartagena.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartagena.
Tane Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Cartagena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
Huia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Cartagena misses its intended target.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartagena throwing a counter right hand but Huia manages to avoid it.#KD#
Cartagena drops Huia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Huia looks back up at him and smiles so Cartagena waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Cartagena lands an uppercut, right on the button! Huia tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Cartagena!
Our winner, Don Cartagena, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tane Huia was interviewed post fight and said 'Steroids'.

Event: OFC 262: Down Under
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Melcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cartagena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartagena wants it to stay on the feet.
Cartagena digs a good hook to Melcher's body.
Melcher shoots in for a takedown but Cartagena shows good takedown defense.
Cartagena connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Melcher tumbling to the canvas! Cartagena pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Melcher was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Don Cartagena!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Cartagena thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jon Melcher had this to say: 'We tried. We failed. I guess it's back to the ol' drawing board!'.

Event: OFC 260: Lokren vs Universe
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1##KD#
Cartagena lands a left and a right that send Wallace crashing to the mat, dazed. Cartagena thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Wallace is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sigurd Wallace has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cartagena engages and cracks Wallace with a massive lead left hook - Wallace tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cartagena is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Cartagena!
A victorious Don Cartagena thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIII
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Badger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartagena as he avoids it easily.
Cartagena is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Cartagena gets caught flat footed, as Badger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cartagena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES#
Cartagena scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Badger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Badger darts in looking for a takedown but Cartagena gets double underhooks and turns Badger into the cage.
Cartagena throws a shot to the body.
Cartagena connects with a crisp jab.
Badger walks into a stiff left hand from Cartagena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that Badger avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Badger.
Don Cartagena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Badger.
Cartagena fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Badger on the side of the head.
Badger shoots in for a double leg but Cartagena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Cartagena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badger.
A little jabbing left from Badger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badger walks into a stiff left hand from Cartagena.#ROC#
Badger is rocked!
Cartagena circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Badger tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Cartagena wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1#
Vardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartagena counters with a series of strikes. Vardy will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Vardy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cartagena is trying to stand back up but Vardy is controlling him
Vardy working the head and body with strikes.
Cartagena is looking for a sweep. Vardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartagena is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vardy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vardy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartagena blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vardy.
Vardy working Cartagena over with strikes. #ES#
Cartagena pushes Vardy off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartagena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don Cartagena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Vardy.#T1#
Vardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vardy looks winded!
Cartagena scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cartagena throws a right hand that Vardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vardy also avoids with ease.
Cartagena connects with a nice cross there... Vardy is looking wobbly and Cartagena recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Vardy to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Cartagena jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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