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Event:
Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Azevedo Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cartwright on his heels. He'll look to pass Cartwright's guard now, I'm sure.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Azevedo Souza is controlling him well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Azevedo Souza works his way into full mount!
Azevedo Souza prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza has control of Cartwright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cartwright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cartwright wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.#T1#
Azevedo Souza is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cartwright is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Cartwright preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo Souza. #SUB#
Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Cartwright defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azevedo Souza's arms.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a choke but Cartwright is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza 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 Azevedo Souza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cartwright defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Cartwright preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo Souza. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cartwright has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Azevedo Souza gets his hands free as Cartwright looks to control.
Azevedo Souza keeps control of the position as Cartwright tries to break free.
#SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cartwright has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cartwright is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Azevedo Souza let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cartwright knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cartwright for a finish. #SUB#
Cartwright showing good submission defense here.
Azevedo Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Cartwright manages to turn into his guard.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Cartwright stands and throws Azevedo Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cartwright advances nicely into full mount.
Azevedo Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A jab lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright moves out of range as Azevedo Souza strikes.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cartwright. No joy for Azevedo Souza on that attempt.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
A cross from Azevedo Souza lands.
Catchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot that sends Cartwright's belly button to the back.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cartwright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Azevedo Souza shoots in but Cartwright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright lands a slapping body shot.
Cartwright swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.#T3#
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch
and Cartwright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azevedo Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Azevedo Souza into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Miguel Azevedo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cartwright lands with an overhand left.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Azevedo Souza there.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza digs a good body shot into Cartwright's ribs.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Cartwright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Cartwright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo Souza pushes down on Cartwright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Cartwright throws a counter combo.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza connects with a jab.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.
Azevedo Souza tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Cartwright counters with a nice body shot.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Cartwright.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
A big left from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Azevedo Souza with a series of wild strikes but Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Cartwright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azevedo Souza lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza lands with an overhand left.
Azevedo Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Cartwright tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Azevedo Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright prevents Azevedo Souza from moving into mount.
Cartwright is trying to buck Azevedo Souza off.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catchy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cartwright tries to kick Azevedo Souza off but Azevedo Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount!
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Cartwright keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Azevedo Souza is controlling him
#SUB2#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Well Azevedo Souza 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 207
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Henderson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cartwright moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Cartwright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
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.
Cartwright misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartwright swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Cartwright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Cartwright tries to sprawl but Henderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cartwright tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
Cartwright tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is doing well to control the position and prevent Henderson from advancing to side control.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henderson trying to control the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Henderson stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Cartwright counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Cartwright to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cartwright is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cartwright holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!#T3#
Cartwright lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for the choke from the back position but Henderson is controlling his hands well.
Cartwright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Henderson tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Henderson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Henderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Henderson tries to break free.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cartwright punishes Henderson with strikes from the back mount.
Cartwright controls the position.
Cartwright is looking to control Henderson but Henderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cartwright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
Henderson prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henderson is fighting to break Cartwright's control of his arms but Cartwright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henderson advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Henderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henderson tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Henderson goes for an armbar but Cartwright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright is fighting to break Henderson's control of his arms but Henderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright continues to stall.
Henderson controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartwright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
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.
As Henderson tries to get set, Cartwright tries to push him back and clinch up but Henderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Cartwright swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cartwright manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#T1#
Cartwright controlling Henderson's posture.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Henderson won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard. #REVR#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back!#T2#
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cartwright turns into Henderson and is now in his guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Henderson!#REVB#
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
Cartwright is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Cartwright wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Cartwright is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Cartwright is trying to buck Henderson off.#T4#
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henderson prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Catchy Cartwright.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Catchy Cartwright!
Our winner, Catchy Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 199
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Skinner misses.
Skinner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skinner sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Skinner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skinner 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.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
Skinner throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright postures up in Skinner's guard and throws a big left but Skinner blocks it. #T1#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Skinner has wrist control.
Cartwright postures up in Skinner's guard and throws a big left but Skinner blocks it.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Skinner blocks nicely.
Cartwright trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skinner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skinner 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 Skinner keeps moving. #T2#
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 frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skinner pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Skinner moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cartwright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Skinner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skinner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Skinner tries to pass.
Skinner preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 trying to control the position but Skinner postures up.
Skinner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle here but Skinner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright is trying to work for a sweep but Skinner has mounted him!
Skinner controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Skinner pushes him away.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skinner is hanging on to Cartwright's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Skinner takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skinner stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skinner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Skinner, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Skinner against the cage but Skinner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Skinner is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Skinner has managed to clinch.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Cartwright 's eye.
A short right from Skinner on the inside. #BC2#
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Skinner tries to sprawl but Cartwright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skinner tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Skinner reverses the position - he's now on top in Cartwright's guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Skinner passes Cartwright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skinner wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skinner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright trying to control but Skinner postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cartwright looking for subs from the bottom but Skinner mounts him!
Cartwright looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cartwright tries to escape but Skinner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Skinner avoiding Cartwright 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Skinner controlling well, preventing Cartwright from escaping the position.
Skinner not allowing Cartwright to control his hands.
Cartwright tries to escape but Skinner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Skinner won't let him.
Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner controlling the position easily from mount.
Cartwright is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Skinner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Skinner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skinner connects with a body shot.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cartwright sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Cartwright avoids it this time.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
It looked like Cartwright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skinner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Skinner misses.
Skinner misses with a hook.
Skinner throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Shug Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL#
Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cartwright takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Skinner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the cage.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Skinner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Skinner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Skinner stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Skinner instigates a clinch.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Skinner stalls.
Skinner is struggling to control the position.
Skinner continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Cartwright avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skinner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Skinner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Skinner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Skinner avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skinner.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skinner sprawls and moves away.
Catchy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##TD#
Cartwright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cartwright passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Skinner!
Cartwright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skinner looks a forlorn figure.
Skinner is looking to get to half guard.
Cartwright connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skinner 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!
Shug Skinner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kamogawa gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamogawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Cartwright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Kamogawa is keeping the position.
Kamogawa is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamogawa has wrist control.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Cartwright postures up in Kamogawa's guard and throws a big left but Kamogawa blocks it.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamogawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamogawa is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #T2#
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamogawa is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamogawa's head. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kamogawa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Catchy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Catchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takashi attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Takashi attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Takashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Takashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi is pressing down on Cartwright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cartwright is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Takashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takashi momentarily.
Catchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cartwright!
Takashi 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 Cartwright's shoulder. That is not cool.
Takashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Takashi trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #T3#
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. #SUB#
Takashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Takashi tries to advance position but instead Cartwright slips a leg back in to half guard.
Takashi wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Takashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Catchy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Takashi clinches.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Takashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cartwright clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Takashi. #SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#SUB#
Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Takashi.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi.
#SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
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 slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi controls the position.
Takashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Takashi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cartwright taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Rinda drives through with a takedown into Cartwright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cartwright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cartwright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cartwright! #REVR#
Cartwright wants to stand but Rinda has his arm trapped.
Rinda can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright is working Rinda over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Rinda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Cartwright stalls from top position.
Cartwright tries to get to his feet but Rinda is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Cartwright in his guard.
Rinda controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cartwright distracts Rinda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rinda 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 been hearing that Cartwright has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cartwright wants to get up but he can't break Rinda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Cartwright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rinda is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Catchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright lands a head shot.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rinda's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rinda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Rinda avoids it well.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rinda circles away quickly and effectively.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cartwright misses with a hook.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Rinda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cartwright misses with a combination
and Rinda counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Rinda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
Rinda avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rinda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright throws out a loose jab but Rinda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Rinda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cartwright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy 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 throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Rinda checks the leg kick.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Rinda's belly button to the back.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rinda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rinda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rinda slips a straight right by Cartwright.
Cartwright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rinda counters with a left to the body.
Rinda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cartwright rather than just go for the knockout.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.#T1#
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut
and Rinda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.
It seemed like Rinda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinda is just out of range.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Cartwright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinda shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartwright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Cartwright misses the body punch
and Rinda counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Catchy Cartwright is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand
and Rinda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rinda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rinda takes one to the chin there.
Rinda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Rinda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Rinda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Rinda is rocked!
Rinda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rinda is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartwright finish him?#T3#
Rinda looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rinda seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Rinda.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Rinda moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cartwright. That snapped Rinda's head back.
Rinda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Rinda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright swings for the body but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Catchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rinda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Rinda stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Cartwright lands with a cross.
Cartwright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright throws an overhand right that lands on Rinda's shoulder, as Rinda tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright thuds a left hand into Rinda's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Rinda with a series of wild strikes but Rinda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rinda to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Rinda counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Rinda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
and Rinda counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the body
and Rinda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
Rinda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cartwright swings for the body but Rinda moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Rinda ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Rinda with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartwright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rinda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinda manages to avoid it.
Rinda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cartwright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rinda blocks a jab.
Cartwright misses with a combination
and Rinda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Rinda throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Rinda misses the shot to the body.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cartwright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cartwright missing with a left hand there. Rinda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rinda.
A little jabbing left from Rinda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rinda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartwright swivels and escapes.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Rinda saw that one coming.
Rinda misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Cartwright misses its target.
Cartwright throws a jab when Rinda was well out of range.
Rinda defending well as Cartwright loads up on a big left hand.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rinda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinda fails with a takedown attempt.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target.
Rinda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a jab when Rinda was well out of range.
Cartwright tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright misses with a kick to the body.
Cartwright throws an overhand right that lands on Rinda's shoulder, as Rinda tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rinda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Rinda avoids nicely.
Rinda lands with a shot to the body.
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.
Catchy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Rinda.
Cartwright misses the jab.
Rinda throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Rinda avoids them all with ease.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with a low kick.
Rinda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cartwright with a body shot.
Rinda lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Rinda catches Cartwright right on the button with a cross.
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
Cartwright pushes Rinda away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catchy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Catchy Cartwright!
A victorious Catchy Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Cartwright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Williams moves out of range as Cartwright strikes.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Cartwright saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Cartwright's belly button to the back.
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Cartwright misses.
Williams's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Williams takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Cartwright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling him.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Cartwright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
#T3#
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.#TD#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cartwright is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.#T4#
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Williams.
As Williams backs away, Cartwright returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Cartwright counters with a quick kick to the body but Williams blocks it.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Cartwright lands a left and a right that send Williams crashing to the mat, dazed. Cartwright thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright throws a leg kick
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartwright finish him?#CL2#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright. #BC#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cartwright tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Cartwright connects with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Cartwright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Cartwright feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Williams sprawling to the canvas! Williams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cartwright finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams connects with the punch.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Cartwright is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams working aggressively here.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Williams. #T3#
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Cartwright controls the action.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Catchy 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#
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Williams rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
Williams working aggressively here.
#BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Williams.
Cartwright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Catchy Cartwright is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Cartwright. Beautiful body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Cartwright misses its target.
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.
Cartwright cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Williams.#TD#
Cartwright throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Cartwright finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams trying to control the position.
Cartwright trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Williams stops Cartwright from standing up. #T3#
Williams stays in close to Cartwright's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Williams cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.#CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Cartwright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartwright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catchy 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Catchy Cartwright!
A relieved looking Catchy 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. |
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Event:
Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cartwright swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Masters counters with a right hand that sends Cartwright tumbling to the canvas! Can Masters finish him? He dives into Cartwright's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Cartwright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Masters has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Masters looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cartwright makes his way to full guard, as Masters worked for a kimura.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Masters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Masters is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masters trying to move into half guard but instead Cartwright has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Masters looking to control.
Cartwright stands up over Masters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Masters's brow. #T3##SUB#
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cartwright working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masters has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright misses with the ground and pound.
Cartwright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Masters looks to move to half guard but instead Cartwright has passed into mount! Damn!
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.
Masters can't escape the position.
Cartwright scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Masters?
Cartwright lands with some strikes.
Cartwright working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Cartwright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Masters turns into him and now he's in Cartwright's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Masters avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
A little jabbing left from Masters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cartwright connects with a right hand. Masters shakes it off.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Masters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Masters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Masters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masters trying to move into half guard but instead Cartwright has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Masters wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Masters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVB#
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Masters is having none of it.
Masters passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Cartwright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Masters asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Masters taking a breather here.
Masters tries to advance to mount but Cartwright denies him.
Masters looking to control but instead Cartwright has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright pushes Masters off, looking to escape but Masters dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Cartwright is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Millard Masters!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Millard Masters made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
AFC 6: Rize vs Bone
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Reepo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cartwright checks it well.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reepo.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Reepo is quick to defend against it.
Reepo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reepo connects with a single shot there.
Reepo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reepo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reepo loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Reepo throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reepo is looking to reverse the position.
Reepo keeps trying to improve his position.
Cartwright working away.#SUB#
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reepo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Cartwright lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Reepo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reepo tries to improve position but can't.
Reepo struggling a bit here.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reepo tries to improve position but can't.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright working away.
Reepo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Reepo tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Cartwright's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reepo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reepo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reepo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartwright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reepo regains half guard.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Reepo is defending the position.
Reepo is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Reepo is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.
Reepo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Reepo trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
#SUB#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Reepo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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 Reepo's temple.
Reepo has his hands clasped together around Cartwright's back. He's all about the action.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reepo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reepo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reepo working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
Reepo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Reepo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That kick from Reepo tenderised Cartwright's leg. Cartwright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reepo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reepo can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Reepo has managed to clinch.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reepo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Reepo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Reepo as he connects with a hook.
Reepo is looking to land body kicks.
Reepo misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Reepo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reepo is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reepo tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartwright is looking to pass Reepo's guard but actually Reepo recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reepo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Catchy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reepo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright.#T2##SUB2#
Reepo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reepo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reepo wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his arm.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Reepo controlling from the full mount.
Cartwright is trying to reverse the position but instead Reepo has taken his back - oops!
Reepo controls the action.
Reepo is hanging on to Cartwright's back as he tries to escape.
#T3##SUB2#
Reepo is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reepo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reepo trying to control.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Reepo trying to control momentarily.
Cartwright turns into Reepo and is now in his guard.
Reepo 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#
Reepo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cartwright.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Reepo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright trying to control but Reepo postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reepo wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Reepo trying to control the pace.
Reepo trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Reepo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Reepo keeps him under control.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Reepo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Reepo avoids it well and moves away.
Reepo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reepo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reepo takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Reepo scores with a decent looking hook.
Reepo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reepo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cartwright defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reepo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Reepo.
Cartwright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reepo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reepo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown. Reepo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reepo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright works over Reepo with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright stops Reepo from standing up.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Reepo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Reepo wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reepo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard. #REVB#
Reepo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #T2#
Reepo throws a big right hand that misses.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Reepo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reepo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reepo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reepo passes into half guard.
Reepo moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that! #T3#
Reepo prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Reepo punching from mount but Cartwright doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Reepo pushes him away.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Reepo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright tries to lock up and control but Reepo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cartwright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Reepo wants to finish this one by submission but Cartwright is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reepo.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Reepo throwing strikes here but Cartwright is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Reepo throwing strikes here but Cartwright is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Reepo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reepo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SU2#
Reepo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Reepo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reepo throws a jab when Cartwright was well out of range.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Reepo avoids it well and moves away.
Reepo scores with a jab.
Jay Reepo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reepo defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Reepo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reepo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reepo 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reepo! |
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Event:
AFC 4: Luciano vs Munson
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Ostrowski lands a head shot.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright throws a shot from downtown. Ostrowski moves away and avoids it.
Ostrowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ostrowski misses with a looping right.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ostrowski sprawls and moves away.
Ostrowski misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cartwright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ostrowski thuds his right hand into Cartwright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
Cartwright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ostrowski avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Ostrowski scores with a body shot.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Ostrowski tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ostrowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ostrowski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ostrowski tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control.
Ostrowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cartwright asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Ostrowski is pushing Cartwright's head away, looking to escape. Cartwright manages to hold on to the position though.
Ostrowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Ostrowski is working away.
Cartwright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cartwright working the body and head with strikes.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cartwright has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ostrowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski is pushing Cartwright's head away, looking to escape. Cartwright manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright prevents Ostrowski from escaping the position.
Cartwright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ostrowski is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working. #SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ostrowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright grinds an elbow into Ostrowski's temple.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ostrowski some visible discomfort.
Ostrowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ostrowski lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Cartwright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
Ostrowski lands a left and a right that send Cartwright crashing to the mat, dazed. Ostrowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Cartwright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ostrowski to the mat! Ostrowski manages to get full guard.
Ostrowski is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ostrowski wants to stand and escape but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Ostrowski is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright prevents Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright prevents Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Ostrowski has wrist control.
Cartwright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ostrowski is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Cartwright postures up in Ostrowski's guard and throws a big left but Ostrowski blocks it.
Catchy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright won't allow Ostrowski to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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 Ostrowski strikes.
Ostrowski connects with a crisp jab.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ostrowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ostrowski wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright postures up in Ostrowski's guard and throws a big left but Ostrowski blocks it. #T3#
Cartwright stops Ostrowski from standing up.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright prevents Ostrowski from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ostrowski lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Agnieszka Ostrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ostrowski lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cartwright jabs Ostrowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ostrowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ostrowski with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agnieszka Ostrowski 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#
Cartwright lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cartwright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.
Ostrowski lands with a cross.
Ostrowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Ostrowski. #T1#
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ostrowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ostrowski's waist but Ostrowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Ostrowski misses.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Ostrowski.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Ostrowski avoids it well and moves away.
Ostrowski with a nice cross.
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Ostrowski is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright drops his hands momentarily and Ostrowski needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cartwright just on the top of the head. Cartwright drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cartwright - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Agnieszka Ostrowski!
Agnieszka Ostrowski is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frost is looking to wear down Cartwright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily. #T1#
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
A big right from Frost misses.
Cartwright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catchy Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.#T3#
Frost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.#T4#
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
John Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Frost lands with a nice combination. Cartwright backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Frost.
Frost works the jab nicely.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frost misses with a straight left.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Frost swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Cartwright sees coming a mile off.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a combination. Frost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like John Frost has been cut.
Frost swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frost jabs at Cartwright's body.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catchy Cartwright.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright throws a big counter head kick but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frost won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frost avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartwright. #T3#
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Frost is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frost rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Frost!
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Frost should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Frost should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Catchy Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSSD 54: Gai/Idowu
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright throws a sloppy body shot
and O Doherty counters with a good low kick that Cartwright was not able to check.
Cartwright misses with a hook. O Doherty ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
O Doherty avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartwright.
O Doherty gets back to half guard.
O Doherty is trying is best to control the position here.
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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing O Doherty to regain full guard.
O Doherty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
O Doherty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.#T1#
O Doherty has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
O Doherty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cartwright escapes and throws O Doherty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Cartwright looks up at the clock and then as O Doherty takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cartwright smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
O Doherty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Doherty struggling a bit here.
O Doherty 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.#T2#
O Doherty tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright in side control lands a decent elbow.
O Doherty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartwright's best efforts.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
O Doherty actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through O Doherty's hands, connecting with O Doherty's forehead.#T3#
O Doherty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Doherty's head.
O Doherty tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through O Doherty's hands, connecting with O Doherty's forehead.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#O Doherty is rocked!#SUB2#
O Doherty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
O Doherty is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Doherty defends it well.
O Doherty is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Doherty avoid being mounted?
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Doherty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
O Doherty wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartwright seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cartwright lands a big elbow - O Doherty is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Catchy Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Catchy Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSSD 49: Gai/Searchinson
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
Bentham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bentham is looking to clinch.
Bentham throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartwright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cartwright blocks the body kick.
Cartwright checks a low kick from Bentham.
Bentham is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Bentham lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentham wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Bentham ducked under it nicely.
Bentham feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Bentham.
Cartwright avoids a kick to the body.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cartwright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bentham throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bentham.
Bentham slips a straight right by Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bentham counters with a good, hard body kick but Cartwright shrugs it off.
Bentham throws a big shot that misses.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bentham looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cartwright backing away here, and Bentham unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Bentham counters with a nice body kick.
Bentham throws a leg kick that misses.
Bentham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cartwright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeremy Bentham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Bentham.
Bentham throws a leg kick but Cartwright sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Cartwright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cartwright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentham.
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Bentham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cartwright is out of range and Bentham settles back down.
Bentham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bentham stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Bentham tries a quick counter leg kick but Cartwright is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Bentham.
#T4#
That kick from Bentham tenderised Cartwright's leg. Cartwright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cartwright will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
Bentham misses with a kick to the body.
Bentham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bentham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bentham counters by clinching up.
Cartwright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bentham crunches a lovely knee into Cartwright's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentham prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bentham 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#
Bentham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bentham misses with the body kick
and Cartwright counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Bentham tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bentham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bentham flicks out a counter leg kick but Cartwright steps away.
Bentham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cartwright. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Bentham steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright blocks the body kick.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Cartwright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bentham.
Bentham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Bentham scores with a head kick. Cartwright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bentham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Bentham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bentham. That's going to slow Cartwright down. #T2#
Bentham tries to clinch up.
Cartwright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bentham.
Bentham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright misses with a jab to the body
and Bentham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bentham lands a leg kick that knocks Cartwright off balance momentarily.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bentham wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Bentham only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bentham was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bentham misses with the body kick#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Bentham is looking to improve his position.
Bentham trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of Bentham's head.
Bentham 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.
Bentham wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Bentham's temple. #SUB#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright prevents Bentham from improving his position.
Bentham is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bentham avoid being mounted?#T4#
Bentham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentham working a defensive guard but Cartwright manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cartwright lands a few punches from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bentham can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Catchy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Bentham misses #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Bentham throws Cartwright to one side and escapes!
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentham misses with a body kick.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Bentham avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jeremy Bentham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Bentham avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bentham! But no joy.
Bentham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Bentham scores with a push kick.
Bentham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bentham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
Bentham connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
A low kick lands for Bentham.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bentham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cartwright is out of range and Bentham settles back down.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Cartwright takes a swing at Bentham's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bentham. That one must have hurt.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cartwright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Bentham raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bentham 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.
A little feinted left hand from Cartwright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright misses with a body punch
and Bentham counters with a good low kick that Cartwright was not able to check.
Cartwright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bentham counters with a body kick that stops Cartwright in his tracks momentarily.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Bentham.#T3#
Bentham lands with a slapping head kick.
Cartwright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bentham.
Nice body kick from Bentham.
Bentham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Bentham.
Cartwright is looking to wear down Bentham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bentham. Cartwright shrugs it off though.
Cartwright misses with a combination
and Bentham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Bentham lands a head kick. Cartwright smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bentham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartwright misses with a kick to the body
and Bentham counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright connects with a crisp jab.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Bentham responds with a good body kick, but Cartwright manages to step out the way in time.
Bentham scores with a kick to the body.
Bentham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bentham tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Bentham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bentham 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bentham!
Our winner, Jeremy Bentham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSSD 41: Cartwright/Frost
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frost throws a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Cartwright moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Catchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Cartwright scores with a hook.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Frost.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartwright's head backwards.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Frost.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Frost lands with a good body shot.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Cartwright.
Frost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cartwright, as that shot connected.
John Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Cartwright.
Frost cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Cartwright moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost avoiding damage.
#T3##BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cartwright scores with a nice head shot.
Cartwright tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Frost counters with a crisp one two that drops Cartwright! Frost thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cartwright to his feet! Cartwright is in big trouble!#ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Frost finds Cartwright's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cartwright flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Frost lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cartwright will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Frost!
John Frost is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, John Frost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSSD 36: Cartwright/Smart
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Smart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart tries a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright scores with a jab. Smart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Smart misses
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smart avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Smart throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smart misses with a head kick.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Smart's belly button to the back.#T1#
Cartwright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smart is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Cartwright throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Cartwright lands a right hook to the body.
Smart misses with a low kick as Cartwright jumps back.
Cartwright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smart.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Smart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cartwright lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Smart throws a hook but Cartwright avoids it easily.
Cartwright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smart shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Smart throws a right hand that misses
and Cartwright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright is looking to wear down Smart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smart. That's going to slow Cartwright down. #TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smart is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Smart is defending the position.
Smart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cartwright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart is fighting to break Cartwright's control of his arms but Cartwright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart forces his way into half guard.
Smart throws a strike but Cartwright avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smart trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Smart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright avoids a kick to the body.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Smart avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws out a loose jab but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart thinks about the counter body kick.
Smart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smart or perhaps it was just good defense by Cartwright, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright moves out of range as Smart strikes.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Smart throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Edward Smart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartwright cracks Smart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smart misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smart thinking.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smart misses with a body kick.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smart is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Smart circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Smart slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Smart throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Smart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Smart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Smart.
Smart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Cartwright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smart.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Cartwright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cartwright blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Smart.
Smart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smart throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Smart, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Smart against the cage but Smart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Smart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Smart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cartwright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smart throws a combination that misses
and Smart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Smart misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Smart lands a front kick.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartwright checks a low kick from Smart.
A clash of legs there as Cartwright blocks the low kick.
Smart throws a push kick but Cartwright slaps the foot to one side.
Cartwright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Smart scores with a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Smart takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Smart throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Smart misses with a looping left.
Cartwright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smart.
Smart throws a head kick that misses.
Smart throws a leg kick
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Smart with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Smart throws a leg kick but Cartwright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Smart.
Smart moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart misses with a head kick.
Smart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.
Smart throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartwright.
Smart looks to throw a body kick
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Smart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2##TD2#
Smart scores with a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
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 keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is controlling Smart's posture.
Smart wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Smart showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smart controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Smart is rocked!
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Smart covers up, he's hurt! Cartwright keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cartwright and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cartwright can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Catchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
ST takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright gets through ST's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Cartwright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
ST pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but ST postures up.
Cartwright has his hands on ST's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing ST from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ST postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
ST wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
ST with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing ST from controlling successfully.
ST stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but ST is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ST.
We've been hearing reports that Cartwright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
ST dives in for a single leg takedown but Cartwright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartwright wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
ST tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ST is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartwright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AU ST.
ST misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
ST changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by ST.
ST looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
ST stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
#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 get back to full guard.
ST looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
ST 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 trying to hold on to ST's head to control him but ST postures up.
#SUB2#
ST is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
ST is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ST prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
ST fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ST shoots in and drives through. Cartwright sprawls well.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ST misses with a takedown
and ST takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AU ST.
ST fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST misses with a double jab.
Cartwright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by ST. ST maintains the clinch.
ST throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartwright blocks it with crossed arms.
ST is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
ST jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
ST prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but ST is defending well.#TD2#
Cartwright is fighting off a takedown attempt but ST is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cartwright to the mat. Cartwright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. ST manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
ST tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ST is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
ST 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.#SUB2#
ST throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ST 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright pushes down on ST's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but ST defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
ST is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
#SUB2#
ST is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
ST trying to get back to full guard but Cartwright takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Cartwright swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and ST is now in Cartwright's guard. A big mistake from Cartwright there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but ST postures up.
ST preventing the sweep.
ST looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright 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#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ST can do anything to dispel that myth.
ST wants to get back to his feet.
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 Catchy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
ST tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
ST doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
#TD2#
ST drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ST working away.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
ST working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but ST keeps moving and retains side control.
Cartwright manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Cartwright blocking the ground and pound attempt from ST.
ST prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
ST throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
ST 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. ST eventually gives up the hold.
ST slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright has a hand on ST's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. ST takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cartwright working to try and regain half guard.
ST tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
ST misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Cartwright working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
ST working for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright is in no mood to give up.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but ST has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Catchy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ST with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Cartwright has ST pulled in close to control his posture.
ST missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ST scoring with some ground and pound.
ST wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ST can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ST gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
ST drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cartwright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cartwright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cartwright! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Catchy Cartwright did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
ST takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ST will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ST tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
ST wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but ST sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
ST rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cartwright misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
ST successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
ST is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright works over ST with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but ST is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ST 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.#T2##SUB2#
ST looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cartwright passes into half guard.
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of ST's head.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but ST is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
ST trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but ST is working away.
ST trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
ST trying to control but Cartwright postures 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 ST's temple. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ST defends it well.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#ST is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through ST's hands, connecting with ST's forehead.
ST is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ST wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
ST looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ST is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB#
Cartwright maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! ST could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cartwright has cracked it and ST is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Catchy Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSSD 25: Cartwright vs ST
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
ST tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cartwright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ST somewhat.
Cartwright tries to counter by clinching up but ST breaks away and moves out of range.
Cartwright lands with an uppercut that bounces ST off the ropes and back into range.
ST keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST fails with the takedown#CL#
and Cartwright counters by moving into the clinch.
Cartwright looking to slow down the pace here.
ST is pressed up against the ropes. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ST down to the mat. ST avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD2#
ST shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cartwright's guard.#SUB#
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. ST stacks Cartwright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by ST!
ST working away.
ST 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.
ST tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
ST is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
ST wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is looking to reverse the position.
ST 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 manages to work his way to half guard, despite ST's best efforts.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but ST is controlling well.
Cartwright tries to kick ST off but ST keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
ST thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head. #SUB2#
ST is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cartwright sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but ST is controlling him
Cartwright taking some punishment here, with ST in his half guard.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
ST missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
ST is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright trying to control but ST postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
ST thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
ST thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Cartwright has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, ST escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by ST!
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ST wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
ST tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AU ST dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
ST fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
ST moves into the clinch.#TD2#
ST has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cartwright clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from ST.
ST has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
#T1#
Cartwright turns into ST and is now in his guard.
ST wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
ST keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
ST can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
ST taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard. #SUB#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but ST defends the submission attempt.
ST is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ST can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
ST is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #SUB2#
ST is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
ST is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
ST is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount!
ST tries to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away. #SUB#
Cartwright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… ST turns into him and now he's in Cartwright's guard.
ST wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #T3#
ST tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but ST defends easily.
AU ST has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ST postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as ST tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for subs off his back but ST has passed one foot through into half guard.
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 Catchy Cartwright 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. This is the final round!#R3#
ST darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns ST into the ropes.
ST looks for a takedown but Cartwright sprawls well.
Cartwright tries to counter by clinching up but ST breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
ST shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by ST.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but ST is controlling him well. #T1#
Cartwright gets full guard.
Cartwright 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#
ST is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount!
Cartwright cracks ST with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cartwright lands a couple of good shots and ST has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
ST tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Cartwright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. ST defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The referee is taking a good look at ST as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cartwright!
#ROC#ST is rocked!#T2#
Cartwright lands a series of strikes from the back and ST goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Catchy Cartwright!
Our winner, Catchy Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSSD 18: Cartwright vs Gaming
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaming swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control.
Gaming 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.
Gaming is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gaming's face as Cartwright controls the position.
Gaming tries to buck Cartwright off but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gaming down.
Cartwright takes a little break here. Gaming wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gaming is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaming tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cartwright easily slips into full mount!
Gaming taking shots to the head.
Gaming is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Cartwright is working for a guillotine from mount but Gaming frees his head quite easily.
Gaming is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cartwright controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright wants to take his opponent's back but Gaming doesn't allow it.
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaming for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Gaming is in a horrible position here. Cartwright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT#It looks like Nats Gaming has been cut.
Cartwright landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Gaming is rocked!
Gaming can't escape the position.
Gaming is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright with the ground and pound from mount.
Gaming really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cartwright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cartwright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cartwright controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gaming defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cartwright. #T4#
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Cartwright manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gaming to take his back!
Gaming seems to have recovered his senses.
Can Gaming hold on?! Cartwright is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright has the hooks in. Gaming is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been informed that Gaming has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gaming trying to control the position but Cartwright manages to sink in the hooks.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cartwright is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gaming is trying to get back to his feet but Cartwright has full control of the position and if anything, Gaming has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gaming looks winded!#SUB#
Gaming is trying to defend against the choke here but Cartwright has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cartwright Tightens the hold and Gaming taps out furiously! Cartwright displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Poodle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poodle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poodle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Poodle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Poodle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cartwright tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poodle working the ground and pound.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright manages to get back to half guard.
Poodle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright is doing well to control the position and prevent Poodle from advancing to side control.
Poodle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cartwright defending well though.
Poodle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cartwright holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Poodle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Poodle is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Poodle with the ground and pound but Cartwright uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poodle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cartwright has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Poodle doesn't defend quickly enough and Cartwright has managed to lock this one up! Can Poodle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cartwright on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Catchy Cartwright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rude drives through with a takedown into Cartwright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude postures up.
Rude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rude avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Rude wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cartwright has his foot on Rude's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rude works his way back into a safe position though.
Rude wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rude defends well.
Rude wants to stand but Cartwright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rude is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Cartwright has his hands on Rude's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cartwright has his feet on Rude's thighs here. He's pushed Rude off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rude screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Catchy Cartwright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Poodle 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 blocks the body kick.
Poodle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Poodle. Those never looked like landing.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Poodle throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Poodle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Poodle trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Poodle 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poodle. #T1##SUB2#
Poodle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cartwright dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Poodle 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 forces his way into half guard.
Poodle trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
#SUB#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Poodle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Catchy Cartwright! |
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