Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cartwright misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Takashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cartwright manages to circle out of the way.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Takashi feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Takashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi is standing up over Cartwright. Cartwright looks to escape but Takashi dives into side control.
Cartwright is trying to buck Takashi off.
Takashi tries to move to mount but Cartwright blocks the move with his legs.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cartwright tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takashi tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cartwright has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3##SUB#
Takashi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Cartwright right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Takashi rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright is trying to push Takashi away but Takashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch. #TD#
Takashi jumps guard.
Takashi has a closed guard, preventing Cartwright from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Takashi is controlling him well. #T1#
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takashi stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi trying to control the pace.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Takashi moved out of range.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Takashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takashi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut lands for Takashi. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Takashi clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to push Takashi away but Takashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cartwright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Takashi has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cartwright misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Takashi is having none of it. #T4#
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Takashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Takashi is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takashi at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi dominated that second 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.#R3#
Cartwright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takashi moves away.
Cartwright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takashi. Takashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Takashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Takashi.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that.
Cartwright bucks up and tries to throw Takashi off but instead Takashi has got his back!
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now.
Takashi tries to keep control of the position but Cartwright is staying busy.
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 trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now. #T1#
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi controlling from the back.#SUB#
Cartwright is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takashi gets his way!
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi. #SUB#
Takashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cartwright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off. #T3#
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi has good solid back control here.
Cartwright staying busy and making it hard for Takashi to control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Takashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cartwright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright looking very determined here, making life difficult for Takashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Takashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Takashi controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takashi tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Takashi advances to full mount.
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T2#
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Takashi controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Takashi wants to finish this one by submission but Cartwright is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takashi.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Takashi looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi wants to take Cartwright's back but he can't do it this time.
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Takashi wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Takashi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cartwright is holding on tight.
Cartwright really wants to buck Takashi off and get back to his feet.
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Takashi tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is controlling an arm, preventing Takashi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi had his way with Smashy Cartwright in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takashi prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi controlling from the top position. #T1#
Takashi won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Takashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright is pushing Takashi's head away, looking to escape. Takashi manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Takashi stalls from top position.
Cartwright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Takashi trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Takashi is dominant here and he's now got Cartwright's back!#SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Cartwright showing good submission defense here.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Takashi wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Smashy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Takashi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Takashi let's go of the attempt for now.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
Takashi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Further stalling from Takashi.#SUB#
Takashi looking to break Cartwright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cartwright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takashi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Kazuo Takashi 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 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Cartwright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Kamogawa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Kamogawa is keeping the position.
Kamogawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVB#
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Cartwright pulls Kamogawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamogawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamogawa swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range. #TD#
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamogawa manages to get to full guard.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Kamogawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamogawa looking to control.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamogawa is retaining full guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow. #T4#
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamogawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamogawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kamogawa gets caught napping as Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown. Kamogawa manages to retain guard.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamogawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamogawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamogawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamogawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Kamogawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright stays in close to Kamogawa's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kamogawa lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamogawa misses with the combination. #CL#
Cartwright clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cartwright manages to pull guard.
Cartwright has his hands on Kamogawa's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamogawa preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamogawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.#CL#
Cartwright gets a clinch. #T4#
Cartwright misses with a knee strike.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamogawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Cartwright has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kamogawa.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Kamogawa won't allow it.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Kamogawa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright cracks Kamogawa with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Kamogawa defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Smashy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kamogawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamogawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a strike aimed at the side of Kamogawa's head but Kamogawa avoids it well.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kamogawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cartwright with the ground and pound but Kamogawa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamogawa gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamogawa dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Cartwright crashes against the mat.
Cartwright misses with the ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cartwright is trying to ground and pound but Kamogawa uses the momentary lack of control by Cartwright to regain half guard.
Kamogawa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartwright.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright works over Kamogawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamogawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range. #TD#
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartwright showed some decent athleticism there.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is just content to waste time from the top position. Kamogawa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartwright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
A relieved looking Smashy Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartwright showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright is thwarting Goddard's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goddard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Goddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartwright is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goddard gets back to full guard.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goddard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goddard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goddard manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goddard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goddard is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Goddard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.
Cartwright tries to stand but can't do so whilst Goddard controls his leg.
Goddard trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Goddard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Goddard has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Goddard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Goddard keeps moving.
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Goddard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goddard manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Goddard's guard.
Cartwright stands up over Goddard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Goddard's brow. #SUB#
Goddard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright pushing down on Goddard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goddard controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Goddard looking for submissions off his back.
Goddard is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Goddard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Goddard is working away.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Cartwright moves into range and clinches up with Goddard.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goddard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches.
Cartwright has Goddard pushed against the cage.
Goddard is trying to stall.
Goddard tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position. #BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goddard.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Goddard avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Goddard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cartwright quickly recovers to half guard.
Goddard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Goddard is pressing down on Cartwright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cartwright is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Goddard is controlling him well.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goddard.
Goddard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cartwright to regain full guard.
Cartwright wants to stand but Goddard is controlling the position.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Goddard gets caught napping as Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown. Goddard manages to retain guard.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goddard has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goddard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Goddard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goddard can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goddard wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Goddard's temple. #T3#
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 Goddard's temple.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goddard taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard. #ROC2#Goddard is rocked!
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of Goddard's head.
Oh Goddard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goddard keeps working.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goddard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Goddard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goddard tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Goddard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Goddard! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cartwright jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
Smashy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoenfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Cartwright is predictable there #TD2#
and Shoenfeld decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartwright's guard.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoenfeld stops Cartwright from standing up.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright wants to stand but Shoenfeld is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shoenfeld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoenfeld manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shoenfeld being controlled against the cage.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Cartwright won't allow it. #BC#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoenfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoenfeld misses with a two punch combination.
Shoenfeld throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoenfeld circles away. #CL#
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shoenfeld, pushing him back against the cage.
Shoenfeld is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cartwright clinches up with Shoenfeld and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shoenfeld gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoenfeld passes Cartwright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shoenfeld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Shoenfeld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cartwright tries to kick Shoenfeld off but Shoenfeld keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Cartwright clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Shoenfeld 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 is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Shoenfeld might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cartwright instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shoenfeld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Shoenfeld pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoenfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shoenfeld misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartwright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cartwright clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Shoenfeld manages to pull guard.
Cartwright tries to stand but Shoenfeld is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Cartwright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shoenfeld is proving hard to escape from.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shoenfeld's head.
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet.
Cartwright trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shoenfeld 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.
Shoenfeld has a closed guard, preventing Cartwright from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shoenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoenfeld walks into a straight right hand from Cartwright.
Shoenfeld needs to keep his hands up - Cartwright had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Shoenfeld closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shoenfeld lands in his opponent's guard.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Shoenfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Shoenfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is still trying to improve position.
Shoenfeld looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Shoenfeld won't let him.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shoenfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright is in close to Shoenfeld's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shoenfeld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cartwright is not content to let Shoenfeld control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Smashy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Shoenfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Cartwright. No joy for Shoenfeld on that attempt.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shoenfeld throws a jab when Cartwright was well out of range.
Shoenfeld keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cartwright's half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Shoenfeld is controlling him well.
Shoenfeld trying to advance position but Cartwright counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brett Shoenfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright wants to stand but Shoenfeld is controlling the position.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cartwright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shoenfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVB#
Cartwright wants to stand but Shoenfeld is controlling the position. #T2#
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Shoenfeld is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but Shoenfeld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shoenfeld wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
Cartwright is looking to escape.#T3#
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Shoenfeld passes to side control.
Cartwright prevents Shoenfeld from improving position.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but Cartwright denies him.
Cartwright is not content to let Shoenfeld control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright leaves Shoenfeld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shoenfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoenfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright jabs Shoenfeld right on the nose. Shoenfeld blinks but takes it well.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Cartwright with a poor takedown
and Shoenfeld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoenfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it easily.#TD2#
Shoenfeld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shoenfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shoenfeld 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!
Brett Shoenfeld very nearly forgot to thank Pound Town INC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rinda gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches up with Rinda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rinda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cartwright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinda.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda connects with a looping right hand.
Rinda has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cartwright.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rinda enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rinda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright. #T1##SUB#
Cartwright sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rinda doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cartwright paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rinda - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anwar Rinda!
An out of breath Anwar Rinda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Henderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cartwright on his heels. He'll look to pass Cartwright's guard now, I'm sure.
Henderson prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson passes into half guard.
Cartwright pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cartwright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Henderson prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Henderson trying to work for an americana but Cartwright has managed to regain full guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright is looking to escape.#T3#
Henderson is stalling here. Cartwright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henderson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cartwright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Henderson dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henderson is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Cartwright won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is trying to stand.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright is wriggling around but Henderson manages to pass to half guard.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright shows good takedown defense.
Cartwright scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Cartwright rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright. #BC#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Smashy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Cartwright as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Cartwright. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Cartwright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smashy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartwright counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson. #T3#
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henderson 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 was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henderson.
Cartwright throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Cartwright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Henderson blocks a jab.#CL#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson fails with the takedown
enabling Cartwright to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cartwright sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cartwright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cartwright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson fails with the takedown
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smashy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson dives in and grabs Cartwright's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cartwright defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Cartwright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Cartwright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cartwright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1##TD2#
Henderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cartwright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cartwright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T2#
Henderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Cartwright from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson fails with the takedown
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Cartwright sprawls well.
Henderson 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.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cartwright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
Smashy 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 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Cartwright, looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza pushes Cartwright against the cage but Cartwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Azevedo Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cartwright with a jab.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright cracks Azevedo Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azevedo Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Azevedo Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.
Cartwright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright is working Azevedo Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVR#
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Azevedo Souza can't escape the position. #T3#
Cartwright looking to finish Azevedo Souza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Azevedo Souza!
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively.
Azevedo Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Cartwright landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cartwright looking to control but Azevedo Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount.
Cartwright lands a big elbow.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Azevedo Souza is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Azevedo Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cartwright 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 Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Azevedo Souza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working.
Cartwright controls the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Azevedo Souza catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cartwright scores with a shot to the body.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright works Azevedo Souza's body with a nice hook.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.#T1#
Azevedo Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Nice uppercut lands for Azevedo Souza. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azevedo Souza dips to his left and cracks Cartwright with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Cartwright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azevedo Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright can't escape the position. #T3#
Azevedo Souza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo Souza has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cartwright is now in Azevedo Souza's guard. A big mistake from Azevedo Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Azevedo Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but instead Cartwright has moved into half guard.
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.
Azevedo Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cartwright has passed into side control.
Cartwright wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza is trying to escape the position but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Azevedo Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount!
Azevedo Souza is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Smashy Cartwright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartwright.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Cartwright cracks Azevedo Souza with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Cartwright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Smashy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
Cartwright is working Azevedo Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for subs off his back but Cartwright has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azevedo Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azevedo Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #T2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Azevedo Souza's hands, connecting with Azevedo Souza's forehead.
Azevedo Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Azevedo Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Azevedo Souza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Azevedo Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cartwright uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
An out of breath Smashy Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 152
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Williams backs off Cartwright throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Williams slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright lands a body shot.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.#T1#
A jab from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enzo Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Cartwright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams 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 feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Williams pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
A countering left hand to the body from Cartwright misses.
Williams swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3##CL#
Williams has Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Williams tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Cartwright lands with an overhand left.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.#T4#
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Williams tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Williams pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Cartwright throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright lands a jab to the nose.
Cartwright connects with a body shot.#T1#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Cartwright loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling. #T2#
Cartwright scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cartwright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Cartwright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Cartwright misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
Williams tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams regains half guard, as Cartwright was trying to land strikes.
Cartwright is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cartwright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Williams is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Williams moves to clinch but Cartwright breaks away
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cartwright counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Cartwright seems unphased.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams misses with some punches. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Cartwright misses with a looping right.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Cartwright.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Cartwright.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Cartwright flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Williams scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright scores with a nice head shot.
Williams throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cartwright scores with a nice head shot.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Cartwright defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Cartwright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartwright throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams 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 slips under a jab from Williams.
Cartwright stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking. #CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Enzo Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cartwright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Smashy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright throws out a powerful jab.
Takashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Takashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
Cartwright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cartwright misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright is looking to stand back up but Takashi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cartwright. #REVB##SUB#
Takashi is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
Takashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Takashi.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Takashi's head to control him but Takashi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takashi moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that!
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
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.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takashi fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Takashi looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi wants to take his opponent's back but Cartwright doesn't allow it.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takashi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cartwright turns into him and now he's in Takashi's guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Takashi blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cartwright defending well as Takashi loads up on a big left hand.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright throws a hook but Takashi avoids it easily.#TD#
Takashi 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 prevents Takashi from moving into mount.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Takashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Takashi taking a break here but Cartwright is having none of it and regains half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takashi closes the distance and clinches up with Cartwright, looking for a takedown. Takashi pushes Cartwright against the cage but Cartwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright is looking to chop away at Takashi's legs.
Takashi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takashi staying out of range there.
Cartwright scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Cartwright misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Takashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Takashi taking a breather here.
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Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is pushing Takashi's head away, looking to escape. Takashi manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cartwright missing with a left hand there. Takashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Takashi throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takashi.
Takashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartwright misses with a left hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Takashi taking a break here but Cartwright is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cartwright trying to control here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Takashi moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Takashi postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takashi trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Cartwright is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Takashi is really struggling to control Cartwright but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Takashi working for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright is in no mood to give up.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Takashi pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Takashi has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright tries to buck Takashi off but he can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Takashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cartwright backs up against the cage. #CL#
Takashi rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Takashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takashi goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Takashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cartwright counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartwright to score with a decent uppercut.
Cartwright lands with a good body shot.
Takashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartwright to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Takashi.
Takashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Takashi feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takashi is standing up over Cartwright. Cartwright looks to escape but Takashi dives into side control. #REVB#
Takashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs. #T2#
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Takashi takes a little break here. Cartwright wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takashi trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away. #T3#
Takashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takashi advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Takashi fails to advance to Cartwright's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Cartwright is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kazuo Takashi will probably get the nod.
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!#R5##CL#
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Cartwright in a clinch.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cartwright up against the cage.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright is looking to stand back up but Takashi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Takashi is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Takashi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takashi looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi wants to take his opponent's back but Cartwright doesn't allow it. #T2#
Cartwright has given up his back. Will we see Takashi going for some submissions? #SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3##SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Takashi is controlling the position but Cartwright somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Takashi uses his free foot to push down on Cartwright's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cartwright.
Smashy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cartwright is trying desperately to improve position.
Cartwright is trying to stand.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 137
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Dux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Dux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cartwright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Dux.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Dux sprawls well.
Cartwright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cartwright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dux - the referee stops the clock and Cartwright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dux. Cartwright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dux throws a push kick but Cartwright slaps the foot to one side.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Dux.
Dux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dux lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Dux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dux thuds his right hand into Cartwright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Dux.#T2#
Dux tries to move into range but Cartwright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Cartwright clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cartwright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dux misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cartwright! But no joy.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from Dux.
Dux throws a body kick that misses.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dux. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Dux pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dux lands a two punch combo. #T3##TD2#
Dux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cartwright to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Dux is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux looking to control.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dux is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cartwright uses it to pass to side control.
Cartwright working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Dux is rocked!
Cartwright in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dux looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cartwright turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
An out of breath Smashy Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSSD 54: Gai/Idowu
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chandler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright is trying is best to control the position here.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cartwright controlling the position well.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Cartwright dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartwright counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
Cartwright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chandler.
Chandler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chandler prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.
Chandler trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler throwing strikes but Cartwright manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Cartwright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chandler defending against the ground and pound.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
Cartwright working away.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
An elbow from Cartwright crashes against the mat.
Cartwright cracks Chandler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cartwright cracks Chandler with a big right hand but Chandler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chandler parries the strikes from Cartwright easily there. Cartwright is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chandler to escape.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chandler some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Chandler wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright connects with a body shot.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Smashy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Cartwright, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Cartwright against the cage but Cartwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Chandler is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Cartwright stuffs the takedown.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Cartwright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Cartwright.
Chandler fails with the takedown
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Cartwright misses the jab.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Cartwright.
Chandler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range. #TD2#
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cartwright has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Cartwright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Cartwright!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Cartwright postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely. #T3#
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright stays in close to Chandler's body and controls the position.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chandler postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Cartwright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Cartwright!#REVR#
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright. #T1#
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chandler stops Cartwright from standing up.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cartwright is controlling Chandler's posture.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Chandler throws a strike but Cartwright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
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.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Chandler wants to improve his position but instead Cartwright has moved into half guard.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cartwright throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Cartwright prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chandler is defending well.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cartwright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Smashy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 49: Gai/Searchinson
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalidovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalidovic with a hook.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Khalidovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Khalidovic connects with a crisp jab.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khalidovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khalidovic! #T1#
A slow jab from Khalidovic misses its intended target.
Khalidovic falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to control but Khalidovic is working from the bottom.
Cartwright stands up over Khalidovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright postures up.
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright controlling from the top position. #T2#
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Khalidovic keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is working Khalidovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khalidovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Khalidovic is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Khalidovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVB##T3#
Khalidovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khalidovic wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cartwright tries to move into range but Khalidovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidovic misses with a few strikes there.
Khalidovic clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khalidovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with a few strikes there.
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Khalidovic is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khalidovic with a hook.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khalidovic!
Khalidovic is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
The referee asks Cartwright politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartwright prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovic tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
Cartwright throws an elbow but Khalidovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cartwright throwing strikes but Khalidovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Khalidovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SU2#
Khalidovic stands up.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Khalidovic. Beautiful body shot.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidovic.
Jab from Khalidovic.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khalidovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khalidovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright. #BC2#
Khalidovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Khalidovic looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khalidovic sprawls and moves away.
Khalidovic scores with a hook.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Khalidovic is avoiding it.
Khalidovic scores with a nice right hand.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khalidovic swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidovic! But no joy.
Khalidovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khalidovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Khalidovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Khalidovic is quick to defend against it.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Cartwright defending well as Khalidovic loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCartwright.
Khalidovic scores with a jab.
Cartwright blocks a jab.#CL#
Cartwright gets a clinch. #BC2#
Khalidovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Khalidovic misses.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Khalidovic gets caught flat footed, as Cartwright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Cartwright distracts Khalidovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Khalidovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Khalidovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovic, not yet.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cartwright slips a straight right by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalidovic sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Khalidovic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khalidovic.
Cartwright defending well as Khalidovic loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Cartwright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khalidovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cartwright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khalidovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartwright connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Khalidovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Cartwright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khalidovic throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidovic didn't expect that. #T1#
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Khalidovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovic, not yet.
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Khalidovic is keeping the position.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalidovic has wrist control.
Khalidovic seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Khalidovic has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidovic is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Khalidovic.#T3#
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khalidovic jabs Cartwright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khalidovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Khalidovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Khalidovic tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khalidovic, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Khalidovic breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Khalidovic pushes him off.
Khalidovic misses with the combination.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Khalidovic.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic really 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.#R4#
Khalidovic throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khalidovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidovic didn't expect that.

Khalidovic has his feet on Cartwright's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Khalidovic connects with a right hand. Cartwright shakes it off.#T1##CL#
Cartwright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khalidovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cartwright controls the action. #TD#
Cartwright turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cartwright manages to end up in side control.
Cartwright is putting a hurting on Khalidovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cartwright prevents Khalidovic from escaping the position.
Cartwright looks up at the clock and then as Khalidovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cartwright smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khalidovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright in side control, throwing shots but Khalidovic defends.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Cartwright wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy. #T2#
Cartwright working the body and head with strikes.
Cartwright wants to control for a moment but Khalidovic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cartwright working over Khalidovic with some ground and pound. Khalidovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!#ES2#
Khalidovic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cartwright keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Khalidovic won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khalidovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovic misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Khalidovic manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khalidovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khalidovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Khalidovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Cartwright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidovic didn't expect that.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khalidovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Khalidovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovic, not yet.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalidovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khalidovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Khalidovic circles away.
Khalidovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khalidovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Khalidovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalidovic circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Cartwright feints and as Khalidovic raises his hands in defense, Cartwright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalidovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khalidovic's guard. #REVR#
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovic's head.
Cartwright is in close to Khalidovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Cartwright throws a sloppy strike and Khalidovic has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cartwright is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Khalidovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Khalidovic!
Mamed Khalidovic is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Mamed Khalidovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSSD 45: Vurris/Slumponyhu
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Yung Gai clinches up against the cage.
Yung Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Yung Gai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Cartwright jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Yung Gai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Yung Gai stalling in the clinch.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Cartwright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cartwright's gas tank.
Yung Gai scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Yung Gai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Yung Gai slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Yung Gai is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yung Gai continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Yung Gai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sum Yung Gai.
Yung Gai sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright tries to land a front kick but Yung Gai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Yung Gai wants to clinch#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Yung Gai didn't expect that.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Yung Gai is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yung Gai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yung Gai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Yung Gai dodges it nicely.
Well, if Cartwright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cartwright is trying to control. Yung Gai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yung Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yung Gai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yung Gai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yung Gai looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Yung Gai scores with a hook.#CL2#
Yung Gai moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Yung Gai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Yung Gai moves to clinch but Cartwright breaks away
and Cartwright counters with a right hand to the body.
Cartwright scores with a nice head shot.
Yung Gai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Yung Gai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Cartwright pulls guard effortlessly.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yung Gai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.#T2#
Yung Gai won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Yung Gai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cartwright is proving hard to escape from.
Cartwright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing Yung Gai from standing up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yung Gai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Yung Gai counters by clinching up.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yung Gai.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Cartwright jumps into guard, dragging Yung Gai to the mat.
Yung Gai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.#T4##SU2#
Cartwright is working an open guard so Yung Gai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yung Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung Gai lands with a right hand.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cartwright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yung Gai's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Yung Gai wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Yung Gai throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Yung Gai connects with a single shot there.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yung Gai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yung Gai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartwright.
Yung Gai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Yung Gai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
Cartwright throwing a counter right hand but Yung Gai manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Yung Gai moves out of range.
A nice side step and Yung Gai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yung Gai.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yung Gai sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Cartwright.
Yung Gai looks to clinch #TD#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yung Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright trying to control but Yung Gai is working from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung Gai is retaining full guard.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Yung Gai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yung Gai wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yung Gai lands a nice looking body shot.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright with a hook.
Cartwright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yung Gai backs up against the cage.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Yung Gai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cartwright doesn't seem bothered though.
Cartwright throws a jab when Yung Gai was well out of range.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartwright at a distance. #T4#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yung Gai as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Yung Gai thuds his right hand into Cartwright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright. #CL2#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai really dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Yung Gai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yung Gai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses the jab.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai misses the jab.
Yung Gai scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range. #TD#
Cartwright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yung Gai did well to prevent Cartwright getting side control.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Yung Gai dodges it nicely.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yung Gai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yung Gai is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Yung Gai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yung Gai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
Cartwright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Yung Gai stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yung Gai clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Yung Gai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yung Gai continues to drive forward.
Yung Gai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yung Gai lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright. #T4#
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yung Gai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yung Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Yung Gai misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung Gai throws a good cross that connects.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yung Gai as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright sets himself, and Yung Gai steps forward looking for the clinch! Cartwright avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Yung Gai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yung Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yung Gai looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Yung Gai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Yung Gai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.#TD#
Cartwright scores with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving. #T1#
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Yung Gai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Yung Gai!#REVB#
Cartwright looking to control.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yung Gai wants to get up but he can't break Cartwright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Yung Gai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cartwright is proving hard to escape from.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yung Gai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3##TD#
Cartwright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartwright lands in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cartwright postures up in Yung Gai's guard and throws a big left but Yung Gai blocks it.
Sum Yung Gai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung Gai is retaining full guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smashy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up in Yung Gai's guard and throws a big left but Yung Gai blocks it.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Yung Gai blocks nicely.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright postures up in Yung Gai's guard and throws a big left but Yung Gai blocks it.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sum Yung Gai.
I've got Yung Gai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 46:50
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Yung Gai!
Sum Yung Gai is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sum Yung Gai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 42: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Yung Gai swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yung Gai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yung Gai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai connects with a right hand. Cartwright shakes it off.
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
and Yung Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Yung Gai finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses. #T1#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Yung Gai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yung Gai scores with a hook to the body. Cartwright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Yung Gai.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright scores with the left hand. Yung Gai knows he should have avoided that one.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range. #CL2#
Yung Gai moves into the clinch.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Cartwright is trying to drag Yung Gai to the mat but Yung Gai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Yung Gai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Yung Gai tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright has had enough of the clinch but Yung Gai keeps him there for the moment.
Cartwright is trying to force a seperation but Yung Gai has the dominant position.
A short right from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Yung Gai on the inside. #T4#
Yung Gai leaning against his opponent.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land. #TD#
Cartwright decides to pull guard.
Cartwright has control of Yung Gai's left arm, preventing Yung Gai from doing any damage.
Yung Gai is looking to stand up but Cartwright won't let him.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartwright pulls Yung Gai in close to his closed guard and prevents Yung Gai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yung Gai is looking to stand up but Cartwright won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Yung Gai avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown. Yung Gai fights it but they end up in guard.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Yung Gai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yung Gai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Yung Gai has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Yung Gai's brow.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving. #T1#
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright won't allow Yung Gai to sweep him here.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Yung Gai didn't expect that. #T2#
Yung Gai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright postures up in Yung Gai's guard and throws a big left but Yung Gai blocks it.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Yung Gai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yung Gai is fighting to break Cartwright's control of his arms but Cartwright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yung Gai tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Cartwright seems keen to control Yung Gai's posture.
Yung Gai wanted to stand there but Cartwright had control of the position. #T3#
Yung Gai wants to stand and escape but instead Cartwright has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Yung Gai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
Yung Gai has his hands on Cartwright's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yung Gai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung Gai 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 half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cartwright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yung Gai eats them both and turns towards Cartwright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Yung Gai darts in trying to clinch
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Yung Gai closes the distance and pushes Cartwright back into the cage.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cartwright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yung Gai enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yung Gai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yung Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Yung Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yung Gai keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Cartwright won't allow Yung Gai to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yung Gai misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Yung Gai clinches with his opponent.
Yung Gai presses Cartwright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright wants to break free but Yung Gai has control.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Yung Gai is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai is pushing Cartwright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yung Gai tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yung Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yung Gai lands a left hand.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Cartwright jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yung Gai scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Yung Gai misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yung Gai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartwright letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Smashy Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartwright digs a good body shot into Yung Gai's ribs.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yung Gai avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cartwright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yung Gai tries to clinch #TD#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yung Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Yung Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Yung Gai's brow.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yung Gai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Cartwright passes into half guard.
Yung Gai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Yung Gai dodges it nicely.
Yung Gai is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yung Gai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cartwright lands a really nice looking cross but Yung Gai seems unphased.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung Gai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartwright finds it's way round the side to connect with Yung Gai's head.
Cartwright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yung Gai is able to avoid easily.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yung Gai works Cartwright's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright had his way with Sum Yung Gai in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yung Gai scores with a jab to the head.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Cartwright moves forwards but Yung Gai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Cartwright misses.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Yung Gai 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 shoots in for a takedown but Yung Gai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai scores with a hook.
Yung Gai throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung Gai connects with a body shot.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Yung Gai.
It looked like Cartwright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Yung Gai misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yung Gai won't be happy with that.
Yung Gai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Yung Gai is trying to remain composed but Cartwright is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cartwright misses with punches from the back.
Cartwright throwing sloppy strikes.
Cartwright somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cartwright scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Yung Gai is looking for a way out.
Cartwright misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Cartwright controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright is landing with strikes. Yung Gai can't take much more of this.
Cartwright loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Yung Gai hold on?
Cartwright throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Cartwright is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cartwright gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cartwright gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cartwright apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yung Gai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
A jab from Yung Gai misses.
Cartwright appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in but Yung Gai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yung Gai scores with a punch to the head.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yung Gai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yung Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Yung Gai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yung Gai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yung Gai with a jab.
Cartwright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yung Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yung Gai throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yung Gai throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yung Gai is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Yung Gai circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
As Yung Gai tries to get set, Cartwright tries to push him back and clinch up but Yung Gai manages to avoid the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sum Yung Gai.
I think Yung Gai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Smashy Cartwright retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021

Thumper Impala really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 164.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Smashy Cartwright was cancelled.
So, because the bout was cancelled, Smashy Cartwright retains his title.

Event: SSSD 35: Trump/Fury
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khalidovic defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Khalidovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khalidovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khalidovic is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalidovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright stands up over Khalidovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Khalidovic blocks nicely.
Khalidovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khalidovic wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khalidovic misses with a hook #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Khalidovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khalidovic's head.
Khalidovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright prevents Khalidovic from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB#
Khalidovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright works over Khalidovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidovic.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidovic is retaining full guard.
Khalidovic is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Khalidovic back into the cage.#BC#
Khalidovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cartwright creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Khalidovic struggling a bit here.
Cartwright tries to score with some ground and pound. Khalidovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Khalidovic is defending the strikes.
Cartwright grinds an elbow into Khalidovic's temple.
Cartwright working away.
Khalidovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Khalidovic is working from the bottom.
Khalidovic tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright tries to move to mount but Khalidovic blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a hook
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Khalidovic circles away.
Khalidovic throws a shot to the body.
Khalidovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khalidovic tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartwright feints the counter takedown.
Khalidovic missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Khalidovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khalidovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khalidovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright working Khalidovic over with strikes.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartwright is thwarting Khalidovic's attempts to control the position.
Khalidovic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SYDNEY ELITE GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there. #T2#
Khalidovic wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khalidovic is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovic tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright misses with a head shot. Khalidovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Smashy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Khalidovic wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smashy Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Khalidovic misses its intended target. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Khalidovic breaks the clinch.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalidovic throws out the jab.
Khalidovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Khalidovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Cartwright tries to counter it with a takedown but Khalidovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khalidovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Khalidovic scores with a three punch combo!
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalidovic throws out the jab.
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khalidovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khalidovic throws a good cross that connects.
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 darts in trying to clinch
enabling Khalidovic to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Khalidovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Cartwright clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khalidovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Khalidovic is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Cartwright off. It looks like it's working - Cartwright slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Khalidovic displaying calm under pressure there.
Khalidovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khalidovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalidovic takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khalidovic defends it well.
Cartwright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic misses with a hook #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khalidovic is trying to stand up here but Cartwright is controlling him well.
Cartwright controlling the pace.
Cartwright frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Cartwright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cartwright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym.
Khalidovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cartwright.
Cartwright with good strikes from the mount here!
Khalidovic is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Cartwright connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cartwright lands with some strikes.
Cartwright controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Cartwright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cartwright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khalidovic regains half guard.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khalidovic defending well though.
Cartwright stops Khalidovic from getting back to his feet.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Khalidovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khalidovic's head.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Khalidovic won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
Khalidovic taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Khalidovic is trying to stand back up but Cartwright is controlling him
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cartwright wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
Khalidovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Khalidovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khalidovic.#T4#
Khalidovic is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to control but Khalidovic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khalidovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Cartwright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khalidovic's half guard.
Khalidovic is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Khalidovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic connects with a body shot.
Khalidovic misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khalidovic controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself. #T1#
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidovic is retaining full guard.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalidovic misses with a straight left.
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Khalidovic.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalidovic throws out the jab. #T2#
Cartwright tries to clinch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
A countering left hand to the body from Cartwright misses.
Khalidovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches.
Khalidovic scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Khalidovic is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright jumps guard but Khalidovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Khalidovic scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Khalidovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khalidovic is trying to break free.
Khalidovic tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Khalidovic manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Khalidovic circles away.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Cartwright rushes Khalidovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khalidovic stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright. #TD2#
Cartwright gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cartwright lands a big elbow.
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 landing shots from mount.
Khalidovic tries to buck Cartwright off but he can't manage it.
Cartwright is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khalidovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mamed Khalidovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Khalidovic misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Khalidovic dodges it nicely.
Khalidovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a strike but Khalidovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cartwright advances position into side control!
Khalidovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cartwright.
Cartwright throws an elbow but Khalidovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright cracks Khalidovic with a big right hand but Khalidovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Cartwright crashes against the mat.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Khalidovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidovic is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cartwright creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Khalidovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Khalidovic down.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Khalidovic sneaks back into half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Khalidovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khalidovic trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Khalidovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khalidovic's head.#T3#
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalidovic has wrist control.
Khalidovic is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Khalidovic throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Cartwright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khalidovic misses with a straight right.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Cartwright avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cartwright moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cartwright is trying to trip Khalidovic. He has hold of a leg but Khalidovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartwright persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Khalidovic keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khalidovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovic, not yet.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalidovic working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cartwright 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
Smashy Cartwright is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Smashy Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Paulssen looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range. #CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Paulssen back into the cage.
Cartwright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cartwright stalling against the cage.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paulssen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulssen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulssen tries to pull guard but Cartwright won't allow it. #TD2#
Cartwright pulls Paulssen into guard.
Paulssen throws a strike but Cartwright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cartwright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to get up but he can't break Paulssen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulssen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paulssen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Paulssen tries to pass.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Paulssen from controlling successfully.
Paulssen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulssen postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Paulssen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paulssen won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Paulssen trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paulssen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulssen.#CL2#
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Paulssen in a clinch. #TD2#
Cartwright turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cartwright manages to end up in side control.
Paulssen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulssen can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Paulssen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartwright working away.
Paulssen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright landing a few strikes.
Cartwright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Paulssen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Paulssen is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Paulssen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paulssen is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Cartwright working the head with strikes.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paulssen some visible discomfort.
Paulssen tries to improve position but can't.
Paulssen gets back to half guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulssen tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulssen is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Paulssen's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulssen. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Cartwright rushes Paulssen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cartwright.
Paulssen is trying to pull guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paulssen can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Paulssen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulssen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Paulssen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright works over Paulssen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Paulssen keeps moving.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright works over Paulssen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Paulssen is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smashy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulssen is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright is in close to Paulssen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Paulssen is rocked!
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Paulssen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright loads up on a big left hand. Paulssen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cartwright looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Paulssen can't hide his disappointment, as Cartwright celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
Our winner, Smashy Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SSSD 23: Nwaoge vs Kong
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Striker throws a big shot that misses.
Cartwright tries to counter by clinching up but Striker breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Cartwright clinches up with Striker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Striker holds him up against the ropes and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Striker won't allow it. #TD#
Cartwright pulls Striker into guard.
Cartwright has Striker pulled in close to control his posture.
Striker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright continues to stall.#T1#
Striker looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright advances position into side control!
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Striker is letting Cartwright control him for a moment.
Cartwright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Striker is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Cartwright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Striker seems a little lost for a moment, as Cartwright dominates the positioning.
Cartwright working away.
Cartwright lands a few punches from side control.
Striker is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Striker to see if he's OK.
Striker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Striker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Striker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Striker taking a bit of punishment here - Cartwright scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Cartwright stalls from top position.
Cartwright landing strikes.
Striker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively.
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Striker is rocked!
Cartwright cracks Striker with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
A very excited looking Smashy 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 19: Cartwright vs Glass
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Glass darts in and clinches Cartwright up against the cage.
Glass is trying to break free.#TD#
Cartwright pulls Glass into guard.
Glass stops Cartwright from standing up.
Glass trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Glass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cartwright tries to get out of the position.
Glass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Glass tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright is not content to let Glass control the position.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Glass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Glass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright holds on to Glass's head and controls the position momentarily.
Glass is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Glass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright stops Glass from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Glass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartwright wants to control but Glass is having none of it.#SUB2#
Glass goes for an armbar but Cartwright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Glass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Glass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glass is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Glass's head.
Glass has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Glass wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is in close to Glass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Glass looking for a sweep. Not yet Glass, not yet.
Glass has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Glass has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright distracts Glass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Glass has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Glass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glass trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB2#
Glass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Glass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Glass's brow.
Glass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Glass blocks nicely.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is working Glass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Glass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Glass is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cartwright rolls with it to try and escape but Glass cranks on the arm and Cartwright is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Glass!
Mr Glass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boxer is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cartwright working Boxer over with strikes.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boxer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boxer taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Boxer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartwright is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Boxer's temple.
Boxer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing shots but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
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 Boxer's temple.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Boxer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boxer taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard. #ROC#Boxer is rocked!
Boxer wants to get back to his feet.
Boxer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boxer is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?#T2#
Cartwright winds up and cracks Boxer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Boxer quite badly. Boxer pulls Cartwright in close trying to recover. Cartwright postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Boxer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Boxer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Young has managed to clinch. #TD#
Cartwright is trying to trip Young. He has hold of a leg but Young is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartwright persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Young's head.
Cartwright trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Young has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cartwright cracks Young with a big right hand but Young just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Young is looking to regain half guard here but Cartwright keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Cartwright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cartwright creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartwright is working Young over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Young is rocked!
Cartwright scores with punches from side control.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright lands a few punches from side control.
Cartwright cracks Young with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cartwright immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Young is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!

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