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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Cartwright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cartwright takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Caidan Cartwright has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Penn throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Penn.
#TD#
Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Penn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright advances to half guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4##SUB#
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartwright 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caidan Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caidan Cartwright's cut.
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#
Penn scoring well with a low kick there.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Cartwright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cartwright throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.#SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Penn preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cartwright is tightening it up a little... Penn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Penn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Penn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Caidan Cartwright!
Our winner, Caidan Cartwright, 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.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 19340 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 2075 p4p, 0 weight class). Deux has chosen Post Party Depression as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Caidan Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Deux gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Deux moves into the clinch successfully.
Deux successfully pulls guard.
Deux trying to control the position here.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Deux
Deux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deux slips nicely into half guard.
Deux trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Deux is very close to passing his half guard.
Deux is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard but Deux has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (5) Deux
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Deux presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (0) vs (7) Deux
Deux wants to control the pace but Cartwright is squirming around nicely.
Deux prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Deux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright is squirming around, avoiding Deux's attempts to control the action.
Deux seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cartwright is holding on tight.
Deux moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (0) vs (10) Deux
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
Cartwright is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cartwright tries to roll but Deux sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
Cartwright tries to roll but Deux sticks to his back.
Cartwright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deux's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (10) Deux
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Deux is retaining full guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Deux keeps moving.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Deux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (12) Deux
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Deux controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright has his foot on Deux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deux works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deux is still trying to improve position.
Deux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Deux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (2) vs (15) Deux
Deux is staying tight to Cartwright's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Deux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
Deux is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright prevents Deux from moving into mount.
Deux is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright is trying to control Deux's posture but Deux avoids it.
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Deux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Deux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Deux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright is looking to control Deux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Deux is very close to passing his half guard.
Deux moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (2) vs (18) Deux
Cartwright is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux fails to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Deux maintains control.
Cartwright stops Deux from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cartwright bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (4) vs (18) Deux
Deux wants to sweep but no luck.
Deux is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Deux looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright pushes down on Deux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Deux is working away.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Deux defends the submission attempt.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Deux is working away.
Deux is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright won't allow Deux to sweep him here.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Deux is retaining full guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Deux keeps moving.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Deux is keeping the position.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cartwright trying to control but Deux is working from the bottom.
Deux looking to control.
Deux looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
Cartwright trying to control but Deux is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Deux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (4) vs (20) Deux
Deux trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Deux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deux trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deux trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Deux has control of the leg.
Deux is pressing down on Cartwright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cartwright is holding on for now.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Deux has control of the leg.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Deux is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Deux works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (4) vs (23) Deux
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cartwright to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (4) vs (26) Deux
Deux is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cartwright with him. Cartwright is trying to defend but Deux has an arm under the chin now! Cartwright grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Numero Deux!
Numero Deux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 19330 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Urip (ranked 2231 p4p, 257 weight class). Kang Urip told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Caidan Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kang Urip!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Urip is looking to clinch.
Cartwright tries to counter by clinching up but Urip breaks away and moves out of range.
Urip tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urip clinches up with Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage.
Urip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cartwright smiles and moves away.
Cartwright darts in and clinches Urip up against the cage.
Urip pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Urip holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Urip is retaining full guard.
Urip really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urip keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Urip has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urip wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (3) vs (0) Urip
Cartwright trying to control the position but Urip is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is really struggling to control Urip but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Urip is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Urip, who protects the arm well.
Urip told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urip keeps working.
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cartwright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Urip will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urip is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Urip, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright tries to move into full mount but can't pass Urip's legs.
Urip is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright working away.
Urip is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Urip
Cartwright prevents Urip from getting the reversal.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Urip is squirming around nicely.
Urip is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urip reaches up to try and control the position but Cartwright seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Urip rolls and tries to escape and now Cartwright has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (8) vs (0) Urip
Urip tries to roll but Cartwright sticks to his back.
Cartwright avoiding Urip 's attempts to control his hands.
Urip is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cartwright gets his way!
Urip trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Urip's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cartwright looking for the choke from the back.
Cartwright keeps control of the position easily here as Urip tries to buck him off.
Urip defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cartwright's arms.
Urip trying to control but not successfully.
Urip is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for the choke but no joy.
Urip showing good submission defense here.
Cartwright trying to control.
Cartwright looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Cartwright go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cartwright patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cartwright working for a choke but Urip is defending well.
Urip showing good submission defense here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Urip prevents Cartwright from getting a body triangle.
Urip defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cartwright's arms.
Urip trying to control the action but Cartwright just sinks the hooks in.
Urip is really stuck here.
Cartwright has got one arm under Urip's chin. This could be trouble... Urip trying to control the other hand but Cartwright gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Urip has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caidan Cartwright!
Caidan Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 19233 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Uzun (ranked 4145 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzun has chosen "Trogdor the Burninator" by Strong Bad as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Caidan Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bogdan Uzun!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Uzun clinches.
Uzun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Uzun can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Uzun looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Uzun
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright pushing down on Uzun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Uzun defends the submission attempt.
Uzun is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Uzun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Uzun is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzun is looking to improve his position.
Uzun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Uzun tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Uzun is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Uzun wants to get back to full guard but Cartwright has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Uzun
Uzun tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cartwright presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (7) vs (0) Uzun
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Uzun is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caidan Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Caidan Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 19272 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Karelin (ranked 5027 p4p, 0 weight class). Caidan Cartwright is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Caidan Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksi Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartwright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cartwright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Caidan Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksi Karelin.
Karelin jumps guard but Cartwright stands there with Karelin around his waist. Karelin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karelin is trying to pull guard but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright has hold of one of Karelin's legs. Karelin is fighting the takedown attempt but Cartwright gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Karelin
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Karelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karelin manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Karelin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright pushes down on Karelin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karelin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
Karelin trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Karelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Karelin won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Karelin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caidan Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Caidan Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Amaury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amaury throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Amaury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mozes Amaury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amaury.
Amaury scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Caidan Cartwright has been cut.
Amaury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amaury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Amaury.
Cartwright takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Amaury is looking for a sweep.
Amaury is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Cartwright creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Amaury sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Amaury is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amaury rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Amaury!
Amaury showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amaury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amaury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Amaury slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Amaury is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright.
Amaury controls the position from side control.
Cartwright looking for a sweep but Amaury has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Amaury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amaury tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Cartwright defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB#
Cartwright preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Amaury. #SUB#
Cartwright won't enjoy being in this position. Amaury looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cartwright is tapping - it's over boys! Amaury picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury 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.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jao Rua (ranked 1992 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidan Cartwright (ranked 3823 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarantula . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jao Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caidan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rua rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua is trying to drag Cartwright to the mat but Cartwright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Rua advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (7) vs (0) Cartwright
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Rua looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua looking for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright is having none of it.
Rua tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
Rua with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Rua trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Rua's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Rua is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (10) vs (0) Cartwright
Rua has control of Cartwright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cartwright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rua working for a submission but Cartwright is keeping him at bay.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Cartwright tries to improve his position but Rua has taken his back! Rua has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cartwright tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rua pushes Cartwright away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Cartwright shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel Penn has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Caidan Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Steel Penn.#TD2#
Steel Penn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cartwright wants to stand back up but Steel Penn manages to pass into side control.
Steel Penn prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.
Cartwright stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
Steel Penn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cartwright!#SUB2#
Steel Penn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Cartwright is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartwright manages to get back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cartwright is tightening it up a little... Penn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Penn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Penn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Caidan Cartwright!
A victorious Caidan Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Cartwright drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Cartwright trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright works over Penn with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartwright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cartwright pushes a forearm under Penn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Penn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caidan Cartwright!
Caidan Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartwright.
A low kick from Cartwright is predictable there #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Steel Penn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Steel Penn feints the counter takedown.
Steel Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
Steel Penn feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Cartwright cracks a nice hook into Steel Penn's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Cartwright fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Steel Penn gets to his feet - Cartwright follows without any prompting. #T1#
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Cartwright is predictable there
and Steel Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cartwright lands with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn tries to counter with a clinch but Cartwright shakes him off and moves away.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Caidan Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Cartwright is working an open guard so Steel Penn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn stops Cartwright from standing up.
Cartwright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU2#
Steel Penn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Cartwright throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Steel Penn stands up and waves to Cartwright to follow him.
Steel Penn walks into a left hand.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Steel Penn decides to stand and escape the position.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Cartwright feints and then cracks Steel Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel Penn down.
Cartwright lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Mr Steel Penn has been cut.
Cartwright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel Penn.
Cartwright misses the body punch #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn is dominant here and he's now got Cartwright's back!#SU2#
Steel Penn stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Cartwright misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that. #SU2#
Steel Penn stands up from Cartwright's guard - Steel Penn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cartwright misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Cartwright thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SU2#
Steel Penn stands up and waves to Cartwright to follow him.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartwright's guard.#SU2#
Steel Penn gets to his feet. Cartwright looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steel Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cartwright misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that.
Cartwright is trying to buck Steel Penn off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Steel Penn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel Penn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cartwright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Steel Penn! Cartwright is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn 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.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5046 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidan Cartwright (ranked 3372 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvonimir comes into the arena with Kletva kralja Zvonimira blaring out of the sound system. Dmitar Zvonimir has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caidan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir clinches with his opponent.
Cartwright's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zvonimir has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Zvonimir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zvonimir has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Zvonimir is keeping the position.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Zvonimir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Zvonimir is retaining full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir looking for a sweep. Not yet Zvonimir, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zvonimir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zvonimir defends it easily.
Zvonimir forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zvonimir is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Zvonimir seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zvonimir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Zvonimir eventually gives up the hold.
Zvonimir is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Zvonimir has control of the leg.
Cartwright is not content to let Zvonimir control the position.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Zvonimir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is looking to stall here but Cartwright recovers full guard.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zvonimir trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (2) vs (2) Cartwright
Zvonimir managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zvonimir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (4) vs (2) Cartwright
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cartwright reverses the position - he's now on top in Zvonimir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (4) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright won't allow Zvonimir to sweep him here.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zvonimir pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Zvonimir is retaining full guard.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zvonimir's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright is pressing down on Zvonimir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zvonimir is holding on for now.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zvonimir defends it well.
Zvonimir wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zvonimir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.
Zvonimir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zvonimir (8) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright tries to roll but Zvonimir sticks to his back.
Zvonimir looking for the RNC.
Zvonimir keeps control of the position as Cartwright tries to break free.
Zvonimir keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
Zvonimir tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
Zvonimir has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir has got his arm under Cartwright's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cartwright has spun round into Zvonimir's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zvonimir (8) vs (6) Cartwright
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zvonimir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zvonimir won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Zvonimir wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Zvonimir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Zvonimir wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Zvonimir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Zvonimir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zvonimir is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Zvonimir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Zvonimir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zvonimir wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Zvonimir is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Zvonimir is defending it quite comfortably.
Zvonimir is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zvonimir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A victorious Dmitar Zvonimir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination.
Cartwright swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Diamond feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Diamond changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diamond wants to stand but Cartwright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diamond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diamond trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diamond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Diamond wanted to stand there but Cartwright had control of the position. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diamond wanted to stand there but Cartwright had control of the position.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Diamond looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Diamond wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright postures up.
#ES2#
Diamond uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Cartwright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diamond at a distance.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diamond enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diamond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diamond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Diamond scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#KD#
Cartwright lands a big head kick that sends Diamond tumbling to the mat! Cartwright takes a step backwards and waves Diamond back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Diamond is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Diamond has been cut.#T3#
Cartwright feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Diamond collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Caidan Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Caidan Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UVC 17
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nessy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartwright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Cartwright drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nessy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nessy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nessy is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nessy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nessy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nessy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Nessy wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cartwright trying to control but Nessy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nessy has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SU2#
Cartwright stands up and waves to Nessy to follow him. #CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nessy blocks an uppercut.
Nessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nessy throws a head punch that misses.
Nessy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Nessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Nessy - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Nessy blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
A short left from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Nessy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nessy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Nessy circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Nessy cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Nessy misses.
Cartwright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nessy lands a jab to the head.
Nessy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Cartwright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
Nessy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Nessy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nessy.
Nessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartwright tries to stall but Nessy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nessy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
Nessy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nessy scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head. #T4##BC#
Nessy breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nessy pinned against the cage. Nessy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Nessy moves out of range.
Nessy cracks Cartwright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Nessy pushes him off.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Nessy misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Nessy's head.
Good body shot from Nessy.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nessy lands a nice uppercut.
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 Hen Nessy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Nessy circles away.
Nessy swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Nessy is avoiding it.
Nessy misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Nessy circles away.
Nessy connects with a body shot.
Nessy misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nessy can't find room to land a body shot as Cartwright controls the action.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Nessy.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nessy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Nessy is trying to pull guard but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nessy.
Nessy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nessy.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Nessy.
Nessy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cartwright smiles and moves away.
Nessy swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Nessy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Nessy pushes him off.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Nessy.
Nessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Nessy shoots in and bounces Cartwright off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nessy prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet. #T2#
We've been hearing that Nessy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nessy landing with the ground and pound.
Nessy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Nessy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Nessy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nessy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cartwright dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright tries to stand but Nessy is controlling from the bottom.
Cartwright is working Nessy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nessy has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Nessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Nessy is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nessy's head.
Nessy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nessy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Nessy blocks nicely.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Nessy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Nessy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Nessy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Nessy's brow.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nessy's guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Nessy keeps moving.
Cartwright 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.
A close second round but Caidan Cartwright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Nessy is avoiding it.
Nessy keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nessy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nessy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nessy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nessy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caidan Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartwright is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nessy, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nessy.
Nessy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Nessy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Nessy lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Nessy misses with a punch to the body.
Nessy blocking some punches.
Cartwright lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Nessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nessy digs a right hand underneath Cartwright's ribcage. Cartwright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nessy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nessy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Nessy scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Nessy scores with a shoulder strike.
Nessy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nessy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nessy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Nessy finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nessy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nessy throws a big uppercut that drops Cartwright! More strikes from Nessy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cartwright lies dazed against the cage as Nessy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hen Nessy!
Our winner, Hen Nessy, 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.
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Event:
UVC 12 Mcfly VS Reagent
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Noisewater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noisewater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Noisewater gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Noisewater is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cartwright presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Noisewater softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Noisewater to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noisewater throws an elbow but misses.
Noisewater misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Noisewater scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noisewater lands a right hand.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Kenneth Noisewater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caidan Cartwright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Noisewater misses with the head strike.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Noisewater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noisewater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards. #T1#
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Noisewater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Noisewater holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Noisewater pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Noisewater scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Noisewater on the inside. #TD2#
Cartwright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Noisewater uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noisewater is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but Noisewater postures up.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright is in close to Noisewater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright prevents Noisewater from getting back to his feet.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Noisewater's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Noisewater on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noisewater tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Noisewater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noisewater manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Noisewater's guard.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Noisewater keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cartwright is pushing down on Noisewater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noisewater is fighting to maintain full guard but Cartwright has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noisewater defends it well.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Noisewater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Noisewater tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caidan Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Caidan Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UVC 8
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cartwright pushes Dougal up against the cage in a clinch.
Dougal missing with knees to the body.
Cartwright wants to get back to striking at distance but Dougal won't allow it.
Cartwright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dougal lands a nice elbow.
Dougal tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dougal tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
#TD#
Dougal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Dougal is working an open guard so Cartwright takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dougal tries to clinch up.
Dougal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Cartwright stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dougal is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##SU#
Cartwright decides to return to a standing position.
Dougal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Cartwright drops Dougal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dougal looks back up at him and smiles so Cartwright waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#TD#
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into Dougal's guard.
Cartwright stops Dougal from standing up. #SU#
Cartwright gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Cartwright takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright lands a right hand. #T2#
Dougal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dougal crunches a lovely knee into Cartwright's ribcage.
Dougal misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartwright is trying to push Dougal away but Dougal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright delivers a nice body kick.
Aidan Dougal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dougal looks winded!
Dougal tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dougal tries to counter with a clinch but Cartwright shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Dougal misses with a knee strike.
Dougal tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartwright avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dougal.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Dougal is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dougal throws an elbow but misses.
Cartwright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dougal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Dougal.
#BC#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##TD#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Dougal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Cartwright stands up from half guard.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Cartwright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dougal's guard.#SU#
Cartwright stands up from Dougal's guard - Cartwright perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Cartwright has Dougal up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright is trying to stall.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Dougal closes the distance but Cartwright moves to the side #KD#
and Cartwright counters with a crisp one two that drops Dougal! Cartwright thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dougal to his feet! Dougal is in big trouble!#ROC#
Dougal is rocked!
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!#TD#
Cartwright closes the distance looking for a takedown. Cartwright picks Dougal up and slams him brutally to the floor. Dougal is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Caidan Cartwright!
Caidan Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UVC 3
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Rickford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cartwright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Rickford is having none of it.
Rickford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Rickford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rickford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Cartwright lands a big head kick that sends Rickford tumbling to the mat! Cartwright takes a step backwards and waves Rickford back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rickford is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Randy Rickford has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the body.
Rickford looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Rickford sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cartwright gets in close and tags Rickford with a short punch that almost sends Rickford to the mat! Oh Rickford is in big trouble! He turns his back on Cartwright, trying to create some distance but Cartwright rushes him, striking wildly and Rickford goes down! The referee tackles Cartwright into the cage to end the fight! Cartwright is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caidan Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Caidan Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UVC1
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cartwright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacArthur tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cartwright is in MacArthur 's guard.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright prevents MacArthur from getting back to his feet.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but MacArthur is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Cartwright prevents MacArthur from getting back to his feet.
Cartwright gets to his feet and stands over MacArthur , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! MacArthur felt that one! Cartwright unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save MacArthur from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caidan Cartwright!
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Event:
Embrace FC 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cartwright is looking to chop away at Justesen's legs.
Caidan Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control.
Justesen prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.
Justesen is putting a hurting on Cartwright here, landing some big shots from side control.
Justesen misses with the ground and pound.
Cartwright regains half guard, as Justesen was trying to land strikes.
Justesen thows a huge punch but Cartwright dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Justesen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justesen is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Justesen 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.
Justesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Justesen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Justesen throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Justesen is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Justesen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Justesen.
Cartwright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Justesen.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Justesen is controlling him
Cartwright is not content to let Justesen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justesen tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Justesen is controlling him
#T3#
Justesen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justesen trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Justesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Justesen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Justesen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justesen.
Justesen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Justesen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Justesen checks a leg kick.
Justesen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Cartwright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Justesen moves out of range.
Justesen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cartwright tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright! #ES#
Cartwright throws Justesen to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justesen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses.
Justesen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a big counter.
Justesen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick by Cartwright misses #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control.
Justesen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Justesen lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Justesen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Justesen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartwright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Justesen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Justesen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Justesen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Justesen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Justesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justesen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Justesen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justesen throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Justesen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Justesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Justesen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Justesen wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Justesen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Justesen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justesen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Justesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justesen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justesen is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Caidan Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justesen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Cartwright scores with a three punch combo!
Justesen tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright throws a big counter combination but Justesen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Justesen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Justesen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Justesen forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Justesen breaks from the clinch.
Justesen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Justesen takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright throws a poor cross that misses
and Justesen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Justesen moves out of range.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caidan Cartwright is winning the standup battle so far.
Justesen scores with the left hand. Cartwright knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Caidan Cartwright has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Justesen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Justesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Justesen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Justesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Ground and pound from Justesen.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justesen controlling the action here.
Justesen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cartwright to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Justesen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caidan Cartwright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Justesen throws a right hand that Cartwright ducks under and follows up with a left that Cartwright also avoids with ease.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justesen.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Justesen wants to counter with a clinch but Cartwright pushes him away.
Cartwright cracks Justesen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Justesen. Justesen gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cartwright.
Justesen misses with a looping left.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Justesen.
Justesen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartwright as he avoids it easily.
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justesen on the side of the head.
Cartwright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Justesen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Justesen wants to counter the offense by Cartwright and move into the clinch position.
Cartwright moves out of range as Justesen throws a body kick.
Justesen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright sets himself, and Justesen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cartwright avoids it this time.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Justesen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Justesen with a series of wild strikes but Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartwright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Justesen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cartwright counters with a three punch combo that has Justesen backing up. Justesen nods at Cartwright to acknowledge the strikes.
Justesen lands an overhand right.
Cartwright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justesen wants to counter the offense by Cartwright and move into the clinch position.
Cartwright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justesen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caidan Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Justesen.#T2#
Cartwright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justesen.
A little jabbing left from Justesen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justesen.
Justesen misses with a body shot.
Cartwright lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justesen.
Justesen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cartwright moves out of range as Justesen throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartwright.
Caidan Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Justesen misses with a wild body shot.
Justesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cartwright misses with a kick to the body.
Justesen feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Justesen moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Justesen lands a shot to the body.
Justesen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cartwright's efforts to push away.
Justesen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Justesen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Justesen lands a body punch.
A short right from Justesen. #TD2#
Cartwright is fighting off a takedown attempt but Justesen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cartwright to the mat. Cartwright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Justesen passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Justesen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caidan Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Justesen seems content to control.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Justesen.
Cartwright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Justesen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Justesen trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Jonas Justesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justesen is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caidan Cartwright.
I think Justesen 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Justesen!
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