Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Dunbar avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dunbar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunbar lands a two punch combo. #ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunbar finish him?
Cartwright looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dunbar lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cartwright. Dunbar pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davante Dunbar!
During a confident post fight interview, Davante Dunbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Kamogawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Cartwright drops Kamogawa with a left and a right! Oh, Kamogawa is hurt - Cartwright dives into side control looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Genji Kamogawa has been cut.
Cartwright working away.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright looking to control but instead Kamogawa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kamogawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kamogawa is a slippery customer.
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Kamogawa's hands, connecting with Kamogawa's forehead.#SUB#
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamogawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Kamogawa's temple.
Kamogawa taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamogawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kamogawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Kamogawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Cartwright are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Kamogawa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cartwright misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cartwright throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Cartwright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kamogawa turns into him and now he's in Cartwright's guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamogawa 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.#T4#
Cartwright sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamogawa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamogawa is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genji Kamogawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kamogawa stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamogawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch combination from Kamogawa misses.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Kamogawa's belly button to the back.
Cartwright cracks Kamogawa with a hook to the temple - Kamogawa is on wobbly legs here! Cartwright swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kamogawa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cartwright wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright tries a low kick but San avoids it.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
San throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and San tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
San scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
San feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cartwright sprawling to the canvas! Cartwright rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can San finish him?! #ROC#Cartwright is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Punchy Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright ducks into an uppercut from San and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiko San!
Aiko San retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Aiko San, 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.

Event: Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cartwright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Ramirez takes one on the button.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Cartwright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Cartwright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.#T1#
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez. #TD#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Cartwright's guard.

Cartwright has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ramirez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright tries to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling him.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ramirez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Cartwright has managed to clinch.
Cartwright is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramirez has double underhooks. #BC2#
Cartwright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright works the jab nicely.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Ramirez prevents Cartwright from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Ramirez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramirez has Cartwright pressed against the cage, preventing Cartwright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Ramirez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cartwright can't fight it off and eventually Ramirez manages to take the fight to the floor. Cartwright looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Cartwright has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ramirez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright connects with the punch.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Cartwright dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Cartwright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cartwright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez moves to clinch but Cartwright breaks away
and Cartwright counters with a leg kick.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Cartwright gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Cartwright manages to retain guard.

Cartwright has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ramirez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.#T4#
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.#CL#
Ramirez clinches.
Ramirez looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Ramirez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Cartwright tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Ramirez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Cartwright sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cartwright! But no joy.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to move into range but Ramirez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartwright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Cartwright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cartwright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Cartwright drops Ramirez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ramirez 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. #ROC2#Ramirez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright knocks out Ramirez with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cartwright before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cartwright picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punchy Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Punchy Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Richard Ramirez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll end you!'.

Event: Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Cartwright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Cartwright misses
and Epolito counters with a leg kick.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Cartwright.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a lazy body kick
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Cartwright is looking to score with low kicks.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Epolito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Epolito gets a clinch. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cartwright swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito works Cartwright's body with a nice hook.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Epolito.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a jab to the body
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Cartwright. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Epolito fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epolito.
Cartwright throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Epolito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Epolito doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cartwright lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Epolito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epolito blocks a jab.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cartwright checks it well.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Cartwright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartwright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright misses with a combination
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epolito counters with a left and a right that stings Cartwright.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Cartwright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Epolito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Epolito scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cartwright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epolito throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
and Epolito counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cartwright! He's just covering up as Epolito starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 171
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Chavaski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cartwright. Cartwright obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Cartwright as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright lands the left hand.
Chavaski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavaski goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
Cartwright tries to break free but Chavaski pushes him back against the cage.
Chavaski can't get the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Chavaski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright misses with a hook.
Cartwright lands with a right hand.
Cartwright clobbers Chavaski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cartwright tries a low kick but Chavaski avoids it.
Cartwright lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski stops Cartwright from standing up.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Chavaski controlling from the top position.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chavaski is defended easily by Cartwright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cartwright lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
Chavaski moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavaski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartwright finds it's way round the side to connect with Chavaski's head.
Chavaski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Chavaski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cartwright regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chavaski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavaski trying to control from Cartwright's half guard. Cartwright has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Chavaski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chavaski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright swinging wildly here.
Chavaski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Chavaski moves out of range easily.
Cartwright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chavaski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cartwright connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright misses with a low kick as Chavaski jumps back.
Chavaski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cartwright.
Good shot there by Cartwright.
Cartwright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Cartwright thows a leg kick but Chavaski checks it #TD#
so Chavaski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Chavaski 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #T2#
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Chavaski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cartwright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cartwright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cartwright! #REVB##SU2#
Cartwright decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavaski blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Cartwright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cartwright lands an overhand right.
Chavaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavaski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cartwright thows a leg kick but Chavaski checks it #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chavaski 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. #SUB#
Cartwright makes his way to full guard, as Chavaski worked for a kimura.
Chavaski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Chavaski advances to half guard.
Cartwright is staying active underneath Chavaski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski. #ES2#
Cartwright has one foot on Chavaski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Cartwright throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!

Cartwright throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Chavaski misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavaski tries to counter with a takedown but Cartwright is quick to defend against it.
Chavaski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cartwright has knocked Chavaski down with a huge combo! Cartwright steps away and waves a wobbly Chavaski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavaski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control.
Chavaski wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chavaski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chavaski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Chavaski tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Remi Chavaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Chavaski is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Chavaski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cartwright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chavaski but great work by Cartwright.
Punchy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavaski gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Cartwright stands up and beckons Chavaski to join him on the feet.
Chavaski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavaski attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Chavaski saw that one coming.
Chavaski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chavaski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cartwright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavaski scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Cartwright.
Chavaski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavaski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Cartwright - just one landing. #TD#
Chavaski gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Chavaski swings around for an armbar but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chavaski's guard.
Chavaski is trying to hold Cartwright in close to prevent damage but Cartwright has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavaski is trying to control but can't.
Chavaski wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chavaski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Chavaski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chavaski tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Punchy Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cartwright wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Chavaski uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartwright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy Cartwright!
A very excited looking Punchy Cartwright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 165
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Ousmane moves out of range easily.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ousmane.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Ousmane.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ousmane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ousmane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright slips a jab from Ousmane.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ousmane moves away.
Ousmane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Ousmane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Ousmane is rocked!
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright jabs at Ousmane's body.
Ousmane misses with a body punch
and Cartwright counters with a huge left! Ousmane is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cartwright isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ousmane from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 158
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Cartwright.
Crumper goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
It looked like Cartwright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright cracks Crumper with an open hand slap.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Crumper avoids it well.
And Crumper tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Cartwright's head coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cartwright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartwright wants it to stay on the feet.
Crumper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crumper shoots for a takedown but Cartwright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Punchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.#TD2#
Crumper gets a takedown into half guard.

Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crumper takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Crumper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crumper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crumper stops Cartwright from standing up.
Crumper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crumper. #ES#
Cartwright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cartwright sizes up Crumper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Crumper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright swings for the body but Crumper moves out of range.
Cartwright scores with a hook.#KD#
Cartwright cracks Crumper with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crumper looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cartwright finish him? #ROC#Crumper is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright lands a nice looking body shot.
Crumper is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartwright finish him?
Crumper looks winded!
Cartwright lands a brutal uppercut that launches Crumper off his feet! Crumper tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punchy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Punchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoca under the eye.
Cartwright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright works the jab nicely.
Hoca lands a glancing blow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright lands a nice looking body shot.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoca moves forwards but Cartwright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoca.
Hoca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright.
Cartwright connects with a right hand. Hoca shakes it off.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoca moves away.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Hoca loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Cartwright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cartwright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Cartwright looking to score a takedown here. Hoca is defending well but Cartwright drives through and ends up in Hoca's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright passes Hoca's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Hoca trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hoca.
Hoca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoca tries to get out of the position.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoca defending well though. #T3#
Hoca has his hands clasped together around Cartwright's back. He's all about the action.
Hoca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Hoca is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Hoca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Hoca is defending well.
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.
Hoca is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoca avoid being mounted?
Hoca holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Hoca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoca walks into a straight right hand from Cartwright.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoca misses with a straight right.
Hoca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoca moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartwright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright throws a shot from downtown. Hoca moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright connects with a right hand. Hoca shakes it off.
Cartwright lands with a cross. #T1#
Cartwright throws a leg kick but Hoca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Necmettin Hoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoca.
Hoca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Hoca shows good takedown defense.
Hoca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Cartwright.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright sizes up Hoca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Hoca.
Hoca takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Cartwright scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoca should have avoided that one.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Hoca sprawls well.
Hoca checks the leg kick.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoca swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright is looking for the big counter here.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cartwright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright slips a jab from Hoca.
Cartwright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoca.
Cartwright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Hoca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Hoca avoids nicely.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoca misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Hoca misses.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Hoca saw that one coming.
Hoca throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Cartwright lands a really nice looking cross but Hoca seems unphased.
Cartwright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoca on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hoca misses its intended target.
Hoca scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Hoca.
Hoca throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright counters with a left and a right that stings Hoca.
Cartwright tried to score with a low kick but Hoca checks it.
A jab from Cartwright finds it's way through Hoca's defenses.
Cartwright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright digs a good hook to Hoca's body.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
Hoca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cartwright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Cartwright lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Cartwright tries to move into range but Hoca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Cartwright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #KD#
Hoca cracks Cartwright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cartwright to stand back up!
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Hoca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target.
Hoca is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Hoca ducks down to avoid it.
Hoca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Hoca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoca throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Cartwright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Hoca avoids them all with ease.
Hoca throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Hoca blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Cartwright is predictable there
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
Hoca misses with a hook.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Hoca avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Hoca is working away.
Necmettin Hoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hoca is trying to control but can't.
Hoca wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Hoca won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Hoca is defending well.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Hoca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Hoca is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoca tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Hoca is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cartwright with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartwright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Cartwright's head coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cartwright works the jab nicely.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner moves out of range as Cartwright strikes.
The fighters circling - Cartwright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cartwright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Cartwright avoids it this time.
Skinner swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cartwright to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Skinner throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow. #T1##BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skinner is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Skinner moves out of range of the leg kick from Cartwright.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Cartwright shakes him off and moves away.
Skinner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skinner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner slips under a jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright moves out of range as Skinner strikes.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
Skinner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skinner throws a shot to the body.
Cartwright throws a leg kick but Skinner moved away.#T2#
Skinner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner walks into a stiff left hand from Cartwright.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Skinner blocks the low kick.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
Skinner tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Skinner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Skinner avoids it well.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Cartwright. #T3#
Cartwright misses with a low kick.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Cartwright and move into the clinch position.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cartwright.
Cartwright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skinner's head.
Skinner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
Skinner throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Skinner blocks the leg kick.
Skinner throws a good cross that connects.
Skinner staying out of range there.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartwright.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Cartwright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skinner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Skinner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skinner misses with a jab to the body
and Cartwright counters with a three punch combo that has Skinner backing up. Skinner nods at Cartwright to acknowledge the strikes.
Cartwright throws a low kick, looking for Skinner's leg but Skinner calmly moves out of range.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Cartwright shakes him off and moves away.
Skinner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cartwright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Skinner moves into the clinch.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Skinner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skinner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cartwright looks to land a combination. Skinner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skinner tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Skinner misses with an uppercut. Cartwright saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cartwright.
Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Cartwright pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Skinner misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt. #T1#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright throws a low kick, looking for Skinner's leg but Skinner calmly moves out of range.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartwright.
Jab, jab by Cartwright - just one landing.
Cartwright misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Skinner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skinner.
Skinner stalling.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Punchy Cartwright has been cut.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skinner leaning against his opponent.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2##BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cartwright jumps guard and drags Skinner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Skinner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright trying to control the position here.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Skinner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skinner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skinner pushing down on Cartwright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skinner tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skinner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skinner's back!
Skinner can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for the choke from the back position but Skinner is controlling his hands well.
Cartwright is not going to allow Skinner to sit and survive in this position.
Cartwright trying to control.
Skinner tries to roll but Cartwright sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shug Skinner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Punchy Cartwright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Cartwright.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Cartwright shakes him off and moves away.
Skinner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skinner.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Cartwright shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner blocks a low kick nicely.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartwright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Skinner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
Skinner tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner misses with the combination.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skinner swivels and escapes.
Cartwright with a jab.
A jab from Skinner misses.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Skinner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Cartwright needs to keep his hands up - Skinner had a free shot at his head there.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Skinner's body. Skinner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cartwright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Skinner clinches up with Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright blocks an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skinner is defending well.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Cartwright shrugs off.
Skinner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cartwright up against the cage.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skinner to keep the fight standing.
Cartwright avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage. #BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Skinner drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.
Skinner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skinner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow. #T4#
Cartwright blocks an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner has Cartwright pushed against the cage.
Cartwright dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Shug Skinner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown.
Cartwright dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Cartwright blocks the elbow strike.
Cartwright blocks an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skinner 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!
Shug Skinner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regal Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartwright.#CUT2#It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Montgomery closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Montgomery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright leaves Montgomery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright lands a head shot.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montgomery has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Cartwright lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Montgomery.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartwright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery looks to clinch
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright scores with a nice right hand.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright throws a good cross that connects.
Montgomery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montgomery wants to clinch.#T3#
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery misses with a jab to the body
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright punishes Montgomery's body with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright lands a nice looking body shot.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Punchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target. #TD#
Montgomery closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cartwright did well to prevent Montgomery getting side control.
Cartwright is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Cartwright.
Montgomery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cartwright misses with a left hand #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartwright is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Montgomery is controlling him well.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Regal Montgomery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montgomery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cartwright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montgomery under the eye.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Cartwright is quick to defend against it.
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montgomery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montgomery checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Cartwright.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it. #T1#
Cartwright with the inside leg kick.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. #TD#
Montgomery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cartwright's half guard.
Montgomery not doing much here. #SUB#
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Montgomery prevents Cartwright from standing back up. #T2##ES2#
Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montgomery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Cartwright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montgomery lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Cartwright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target.
Cartwright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montgomery's hands.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Montgomery. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montgomery's hands.#CUT2#Regal Montgomery's cut is getting worse.
Nice straight punches there by Cartwright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cartwright.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cartwright! #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cartwright! But no joy.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Cartwright has cracked Montgomery with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Cartwright lands another huge swinging hook and Montgomery tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Montgomery, before Cartwright can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Punchy Cartwright!
An out of breath Punchy Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright staying out of range there.#TD#
Cartwright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaethje's half guard.
Gaethje wants to stand back up but Cartwright manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cartwright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cartwright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright throws an elbow but Gaethje slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gaethje dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright is staying tight to Gaethje's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright slows the pace down.
Gaethje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cartwright has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Cartwright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Gaethje is defending the strikes.
Cartwright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cartwright scoring with punches from side control.
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.
Gaethje takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Cartwright wants to finish this one by submission but Gaethje is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cartwright.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble!
Cartwright looking to finish Gaethje with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaethje!
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright looking to control but Gaethje is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Cartwright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cartwright is landing with some decent strikes but Gaethje is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright cracks Gaethje with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Gaethje is rocked!
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Cartwright.
Gaethje looks winded!
Gaethje is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble!
Gaethje is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright raining down shots from the mount!
Gaethje takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cartwright lands a big elbow - Gaethje is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gaethje is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Punchy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Punchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 121
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Ries staying out of range there.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright sizes up Ries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ries avoids it really well and circles away.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ries circles away quickly and effectively.
Ries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cartwright lands a jab-cross combination.
Ries lands a head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Eric Ries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Cartwright.
Cartwright throws out a loose jab but Ries uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ries.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Cartwright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ries to the ground. Cartwright is now in Ries's guard.

Ries uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Ries.#T1#
Cartwright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ries.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Ries saw that one coming.
Cartwright shoots in but Ries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright wants to counter with a clinch but Ries pushes him away.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Ries is just out of range.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Ries avoids nicely.
Ries lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ries digs a good body shot into Cartwright's ribs.
Eric Ries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Cartwright. Those never looked like landing.
Ries appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ries turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ries explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Ries bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Ries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ries continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Cartwright.
Ries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Ries.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Ries.
Ries throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ries.
Ries swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Ries buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Ries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a counter combo.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Ries.
Cartwright throws a front kick aimed at Ries's knee but Ries avoids it well.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Ries.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Ries gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ries. #T3#
Ries cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ries takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cartwright takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Ries lands the left hand.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Ries finish him?
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Ries avoids it well.
Ries lands a really nice looking cross but Cartwright seems unphased.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright drops his hands momentarily and Ries needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cartwright just on the top of the head. Cartwright drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cartwright - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Ries!

Event: Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Dead misses the body punch
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dead throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dead, pushing him back against the cage.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Dead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead.
Cartwright feints a counter leg kick.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cartwright pushes Dead up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Cartwright lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Cartwright gets a clinch.
Dead prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Dead is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Cartwright clinches.
Cartwright is stalling here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Cartwright. #T3##BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead misses with a jab to the body
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dead thinking.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Dead. #CL2#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cartwright tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Cartwright.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cartwright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dead.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Dead misses with a looping right.#KD#
Dead lands a big uppercut and Cartwright crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cartwright looks OK. Dead waves Cartwright back to his feet!#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Punchy Cartwright has been cut.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright walks straight into a right hand from Dead - that's dropped him! Dead jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cartwright from any more punishment! Cartwright complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Better Dead!

Event: Highland 108
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright cracks Yourz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yourz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Yourz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Yourz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yourz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yourz tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Yourz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright clobbers Yourz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yourz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Yourz has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yourz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow.
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.#T1#
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cartwright tries to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yourz throws an elbow but misses.
Yourz misses with a body punch.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yourz tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Yourz back against the cage. #BC2#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Yourz throws a sloppy body shot
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Yourz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright cracks Yourz with a good jab.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yourz.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yourz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yourz tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cartwright connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Cartwright.
Yourz is looking to clinch. #T2#
Donk. Cartwright catches Yourz right on the button with a cross.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Yourz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Yourz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Cartwright cracks Yourz with an uppercut from hell and Yourz crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Cartwright's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Yourz is rocked!#SU2#
Cartwright gets to his feet - Yourz follows without any prompting.
Oh Yourz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright cracks Yourz with a left hook right on the temple and Yourz goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cartwright lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Yourz is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punchy Cartwright!
A very excited looking Punchy Cartwright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSSD 37: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Yung Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yung Gai ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Yung Gai moves into the clinch.
A short left from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a shot to the body.
Yung Gai stalls.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yung Gai is defending well.
I was talking to Cartwright's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Yung Gai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yung Gai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yung Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Yung Gai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Yung Gai tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Yung Gai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yung Gai is defending well.#T2#
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Cartwright controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
Yung Gai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai slowing the pace effectively.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yung Gai walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Yung Gai avoids it well.
Yung Gai wants to counter with a clinch but Cartwright pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung Gai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartwright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yung Gai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Yung Gai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cartwright! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yung Gai is unloading with more strikes now! Cartwright drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Yung Gai!
Sum Yung Gai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSSD 33: Broomsdale/Cartwright
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the body
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery .
A telegraphed right hand from Montgomery misses the target.
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montgomery fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Montgomery . #T1#
Montgomery works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
Montgomery listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Montgomery and Cartwright falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Montgomery !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jenerick Montgomery !
A victorious Jenerick Montgomery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSSD 24: Cartwright vs Asprin
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
Cartwright scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aspirin shoots and misses
and Aspirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aspirin with a poor takedown
and Cartwright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cartwright throws a combination. Aspirin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cartwright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspirin has his takedown stuffed
and Cartwright counters with a series of strikes. Aspirin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Punchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Aspirin.#T1#
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cartwright connects with a combination that backs up Aspirin into the cage. Cartwright lands a flurry of punches that gets past Aspirin's guard. Aspirin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cartwright bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Cartwright!
A less than humble Punchy Cartwright misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ben Aspirin spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry World :('.

Event: SSSD 20:Broomsdale vs Sizemore
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matthews thinking.
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartwright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright is looking for a counter combo.
Jab by Cartwright.#ROC#Matthews is rocked!
OH! Matthews has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Cartwright smells blood and charges in for the finish! Cartwright unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Matthews sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SSSD 18: Cartwright vs Gaming
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rivera.

Cartwright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Cartwright.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera seems unphased.
Rivera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cartwright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivera scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Cartwright goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Cartwright.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cartwright lands with a hook. Rivera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cartwright lands with a right that hurts Rivera. Rivera looks to clinch but Cartwright throws a short knee that drops Rivera. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Punchy Cartwright!
A very excited looking Punchy Cartwright rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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