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Event:
SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon.
ST sneaks out the side door and pushes Moon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Moon gets tackled into the cage by ST. ST maintains the clinch. #TD#
ST lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon controlling the position.
ST trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
ST stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moon is looking to sweep but instead, ST has passed into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
ST is working for a submission of some sort.
ST thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moon's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moon can do anything to dispel that myth.
ST trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon wants to control but ST is keeping busy.
Moon trying to get back to full guard but ST takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon is looking to improve his position but ST isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by ST.
ST lands a big elbow.
Moon tries to hold on but ST postures up.
Moon regains half guard.
ST tries to pass to full mount but Moon defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB#
ST is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. ST eventually gives up the hold.
Moon controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ST is trying to control the action in half guard but Moon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Moon kicks off ST and gets to his feet.
We've been told by ST's head coaches at Reach Around that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moon tries to clinch up but ST circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
ST shoots in and bounces Moon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
ST defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moon.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but ST shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from ST. No joy for Moon on that attempt.
AU ST has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Moon.#TD#
Moon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moon trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AU ST dominated that round.
That's time! ST's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but ST swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ST is looking for a counter combo.
Moon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Moon is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Moon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
ST is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moon can't fight it off and eventually ST manages to take the fight to the floor. Moon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ST is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moon can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Moon working for submissions but it's allowed ST to get to half guard.
ST scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
ST is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
ST sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moon defending well though. #SUB#
ST is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
AU ST overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ST throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ST lands a nice short elbow.
ST lands strikes from half guard.
Moon tries to kick ST off in order to stand up. ST Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
ST lands an elbow. #SUB#
ST is working to tighten his grip on Moon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Moon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but ST is really squeezing tight and eventually Moon passes out! ST breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). AU ST!
An out of breath AU ST 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 41: Cartwright/Frost
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
ST has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by ST.
ST is trying to pull guard but Smart has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that ST has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
ST tries to score a body lock takedown but Smart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
ST wants the takedown. Smart is fighting it off but ST persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smart's guard against the cage.
ST postures up.
ST stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smart is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ST is keeping the position for now.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. ST uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by ST!#REVB#
Smart is controlling ST's posture.
ST is looking to advance position but Smart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1##SUB#
Smart working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. ST turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smart off and cradles ST's limp body as Smart celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Edward Smart!
Edward Smart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSSD 35: Trump/Fury
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
McKenna shoots in and drives through. ST sprawls well.#TD#
McKenna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McKenna trying to keep a closed guard but ST is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McKenna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ST defends it easily.#SUB2#
McKenna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ST is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McKenna has an active guard here but ST has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
ST is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
ST wants to work for an arm triangle but McKenna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
ST passes into side control, despite McKenna's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
ST tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no ST has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna is trying to improve his position.
McKenna is trying to control ST's posture but ST avoids it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ST working the ground and pound.
McKenna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McKenna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ST is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna is trying to improve his position.#T3#
McKenna gets back to half guard.
ST working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McKenna is trying to control but ST manages to pass to mount!
ST knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKenna on the ground.
McKenna is working to get back to half guard.
McKenna is still trying to improve position.
ST in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McKenna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McKenna is looking to improve his position but ST isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4##SUB#
ST looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
McKenna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
ST lands with a hammerfist to the side of McKenna's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna can't escape the position.
#SUB#
ST patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
ST is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AU ST dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McKenna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ST, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ST after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
ST has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McKenna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
ST is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McKenna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna wants to escape the position.
McKenna trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
ST has the hooks in. McKenna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McKenna keeps trying to improve his position.
ST is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?#SUB#
ST has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McKenna trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
McKenna defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of ST's arms.
ST wants to control but McKenna is keeping busy.#T2#
McKenna tries to roll but ST sticks to his back.
#SUB#
ST looking to break McKenna's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McKenna remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise ST will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McKenna rolls, trying to escape but ST keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
ST is persistently looking for the submission but McKenna is defending it well.
McKenna is keeping busy.
ST scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
ST working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB#
ST has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McKenna trying to control the hands but ST won't let him. #SUB#
ST looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
ST looking to break McKenna's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McKenna remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise ST will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McKenna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
ST is persistently looking for the submission but McKenna is defending it well.
McKenna prevents ST from getting a body triangle.#T4#
ST is hanging on to McKenna's back as he tries to escape.
ST is trying to stick to McKenna's back but McKenna is turning into ST. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in ST's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McKenna.
McKenna wants to control from the top but ST keeps moving. #SUB#
ST is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McKenna has his hands clasped together but ST extends and breaks McKenna's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by ST.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AU ST!
During a confident post fight interview, AU ST 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 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
ST walks into a jab.
ST misses with a shot to the body
and Yamauchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
ST shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yamauchi tries to kick ST off in order to stand up. ST Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Yamauchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
ST moves into full mount!
ST looking to ground and pound but Yamauchi is blocking nicely. #T1#
ST wants to control the pace but Yamauchi is squirming around nicely.
ST with good strikes from the mount here!
Yamauchi working to try and regain half guard.
Yamauchi is still trying to improve position.
Yamauchi wants to hold on but ST pushes him away.#SUB#
ST swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yamauchi is now in ST's guard. A big mistake from ST there, giving up the dominant position!
ST keeping full guard, as Yamauchi tries to pass. #T2#
ST keeping moving, preventing Yamauchi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
ST has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yamauchi doesn't defend quickly enough and ST has managed to lock this one up! Can Yamauchi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to ST on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). AU ST!
After winning the bout, AU ST 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 16: Neer vs Striker 2
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Elliot closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Elliot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ST takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by ST.
Elliot tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Elliot is looking to get to half guard.
ST tries to take Elliot's back but instead Elliot uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Elliot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ST pulls his head out easily.
Elliot wants to get back to full guard.
ST takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
ST's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Elliot trying to control here.
Elliot is trying to get back to full guard.
ST tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elliot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
ST is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Elliot is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). AU ST!
An out of breath AU ST 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Miocic shoots in and drives through. ST sprawls well.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ST manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic tries for a takedown but ST circles away easily#CL#
and ST counters by clinching up.
ST prevents the takedown attempt.
AU ST has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Miocic.#BC#
ST breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
ST closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - ST lands in his opponent's guard.
ST is standing up over Miocic. Miocic looks to escape but ST dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
ST is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Miocic is trying to escape and ST transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Miocic is forced to tap! Nice work there by ST! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AU ST!
A victorious AU ST thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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