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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Carouthers misses with an uppercut.
Raczynski throwing a counter right hand but Carouthers manages to avoid it.
Raczynski tries to clinch up.
Carouthers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carouthers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raczynski stalks Carouthers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carouthers's face. Carouthers staggers backwards, shaken.
Raczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carouthers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raczynski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD#
Raczynski lands a big right hand that sends Carouthers crashing to the mat! Raczynski stays standing though and waves Carouthers back to his feet!#ROC#Carouthers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carouthers bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Raczynski comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Carouthers falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Carouthers was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iwon Raczynski!
A very excited looking Iwon Raczynski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GDL 129: Low VS Larson
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Jab from Hall.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall scores with a body shot.
Carouthers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Carouthers in a clinch.
Carouthers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carouthers ducks under a wild hook from Hall.#T1#
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carouthers has time to react.#KD2#
Hall sends Carouthers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hall is motioning to the referee to let Carouthers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Carouthers is rocked!
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carouthers on the side of the head.
Oh Carouthers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Carouthers drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hall swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Carouthers's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
Our winner, Henry Hall, 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:
GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reaper tries to clinch but Carouthers moves away
and Carouthers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Reaper moves into the clinch successfully.
Carouthers misses with a body punch.
Carouthers blocks an elbow strike from Reaper.
Reaper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carouthers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carouthers fails to pull guard.
Carouthers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
It looked like Carouthers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reaper.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carouthers throwing a counter right hand but Reaper manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carouthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Carouthers controls his hands.
Reaper trying to land knees to the body.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carouthers.
Carouthers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Carouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Carouthers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carouthers's face.
#TD#
Reaper is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carouthers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reaper to the mat. Reaper regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Carouthers from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reaper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carouthers preventing the sweep. #T2#
Carouthers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reaper's guard.
Reaper is trying to get back to full 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!
Carouthers moves into full mount! Reaper won't be happy about that!
Reaper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carouthers wants to control the pace but Reaper is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carouthers with a couple of short strikes.
Carouthers prevents Reaper from getting the reversal.
Carouthers landing shots from mount.
Carouthers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carouthers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reaper is looking to escape.
Carouthers controlling from mount.
Reaper tries to hold on but Carouthers postures up.#T3##SUB#
Carouthers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reaper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reaper shrugs it off.
Reaper tries to lock up and control but Carouthers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reaper working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carouthers trying to control but Reaper is having none of it.
Reaper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reaper gets back to half guard.
Carouthers winds up and cracks Reaper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reaper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reaper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carouthers 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.
Carouthers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaper is keeping the position for now.
Carouthers stays in close to Reaper's body and controls the position.
Reaper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Reaper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carouthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carouthers stopping the sweep attempt from Reaper.
Carouthers forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Carouthers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carouthers trying to control from half guard but Reaper is working away.
Reaper manages to get to full guard.
Carouthers advances position into side control!
Reaper is trying to control Carouthers's posture but Carouthers avoids it.
Reaper is looking for a sweep.
Carouthers advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carouthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?
Reaper trying to land knees to the body.
Carouthers blocking some punches.
A short left from Carouthers.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Carouthers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reaper moves to clinch but Carouthers breaks away
and Carouthers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carouthers feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Reaper has Carouthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carouthers's efforts to push away.#T1#
Carouthers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Carouthers.
Carouthers is trying to break free.
Carouthers tries to break free but Reaper pushes him back against the cage.
Carouthers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reaper tries to clinch #TD#
and Carouthers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reaper!
Reaper trying to control but Carouthers flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Reaper looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carouthers.
Reaper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reaper rolls, trying to escape but Carouthers keeps control of the position.
Reaper looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Reaper rolls, trying to escape but Carouthers keeps control of the position.
Carouthers lands with a hammerfist to the side of Reaper's head.
Reaper tries to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Carouthers looking to break Reaper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reaper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carouthers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Carouthers is looking to control Reaper but Reaper is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Carouthers working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Carouthers working for the choke.
Reaper trying to control but not successfully.
Reaper breaks Carouthers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carouthers keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass.
Reaper throws a strike but Carouthers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reaper 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.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Carouthers from controlling successfully.
Caleb Carouthers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carouthers postures up in Reaper's guard and throws a big left but Reaper blocks it.
Carouthers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Reaper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carouthers is keeping the position for now.
Carouthers wants to sweep but no luck.
Carouthers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaper's guard. #REVR#
Carouthers advances to half guard.
Reaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Carouthers there.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but Carouthers has control of the leg.
Carouthers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reaper wants to control but Carouthers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carouthers is trying to control. Reaper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Carouthers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reaper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reaper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reaper.
Carouthers postures up.
Reaper wants to sweep here but Carouthers controlling him for the moment.
Reaper is controlling Carouthers's posture.
Carouthers works over Reaper with some ground and pound from guard.
Carouthers distracts Reaper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reaper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reaper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reaper 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.
Reaper controlling Carouthers's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Reaper forces Carouthers back against the cage and clinches.
Carouthers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carouthers wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reaper.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Reaper.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper landing knees to the head.
Carouthers avoiding damage as Reaper throws knees to the body.
Carouthers avoids a wild elbow strike from Reaper.
Carouthers avoiding damage as Reaper throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carouthers avoids it.
Carouthers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reaper looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Reaper pushes off an throws an elbow but Carouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Carouthers controls his hands.
Carouthers wants to break free but Reaper has control.
Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Carouthers tries to break the clinch but Reaper is controlling the position.
Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Carouthers.
Carouthers tries to stall but Reaper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carouthers wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Carouthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carouthers blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper tries a body shot but Carouthers blocks it.
Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carouthers blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Carouthers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carouthers is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Carouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carouthers can't get the takedown.
Reaper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carouthers's efforts to push away.
Reaper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carouthers is defending well for now.
Carouthers wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carouthers lands a shot to the body.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the head but Carouthers blocks with his arms.
Reaper tries a body shot but Carouthers blocks it.
Reaper missing with knees to the body.
Carouthers has Reaper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reaper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reaper misses with an elbow strike.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carouthers avoids it.
A short uppercut from Carouthers.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carouthers.
Carouthers is looking to break free of the clinch but Reaper has double underhooks.
Caleb Carouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carouthers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reaper walks away with a smile on his face. Carouthers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Reaper pushes Carouthers up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Reaper working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carouthers.
Reaper is pressed up against the cage. Carouthers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reaper down to the mat. Reaper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reaper tries to clinch up.
Carouthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaper.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reaper wants to clinch
and Carouthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reaper wants to clinch
and Carouthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Carouthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Reaper tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Carouthers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reaper's guard.#SUB2#
Reaper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carouthers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reaper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carouthers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Reaper content to stall in guard here.
Carouthers working a defensive guard here.
Carouthers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reaper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carouthers forces his way into half guard.
Reaper regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carouthers 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Carouthers!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Caleb Carouthers waved his t-shirt featuring Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 122: Reed VS Hoglander
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Carouthers fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Biggums.
Biggums has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carouthers.
Biggums tries to counter with a takedown but Carouthers is quick to defend against it.
Biggums avoids the body shot from Carouthers.
Carouthers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biggums as he jumps to the side.
Derrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Carouthers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Carouthers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carouthers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Biggums is trying to control Carouthers's posture but Carouthers avoids it. #T1#
Biggums is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carouthers connects with a decent elbow.
Carouthers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Carouthers in side control, throwing shots but Biggums defends.
Biggums gets back to half guard.
Well, if Carouthers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Carouthers is looking for a kimura here.
Biggums is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carouthers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carouthers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Biggums taking some punishment here, with Carouthers in his half guard.
Biggums tries to get to full guard but Carouthers has control of the leg.
Biggums gets back to full guard.
Biggums on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggums tries to get out of the position.
Biggums controls Carouthers momentarily but Carouthers frees himself.
Carouthers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biggums working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carouthers.
Carouthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggums working a defensive guard here.
Biggums can't keep his opponent in guard - Carouthers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Carouthers wants to take a breather but Biggums is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carouthers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carouthers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biggums does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carouthers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carouthers trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums is looking for a sweep. Carouthers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biggums wants to control but Carouthers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carouthers trying to mount his opponent but Biggums defends it.
Carouthers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Biggums is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carouthers lands a nice short elbow.
Carouthers wants to pass to mount but Biggums is defending the position.
Biggums trying to hold on to Carouthers's head to control him but Carouthers postures up.
Biggums won't allow Carouthers to pass to mount.
Biggums is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carouthers is thwarting Biggums's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carouthers winds up and cracks Biggums with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biggums slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carouthers postures up in Biggums's guard and throws a big left but Biggums blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Carouthers throws a jab but it's blocked by Biggums.
Carouthers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biggums at a distance.
Carouthers takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
Biggums half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carouthers throws an overhand right that lands on Biggums's shoulder, as Biggums tries to avoid the shot.
Carouthers throws a big shot that misses.
Biggums lands with an uppercut that bounces Carouthers off the cage and back into range.
Carouthers misses with a wild body shot.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Carouthers feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Carouthers ducks straight into an uppercut from Biggums and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Carouthers manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Carouthers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carouthers trying to control the position.
Carouthers is still in real trouble! Can Biggums finish him?#T1#
Biggums is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carouthers controlling the position.
Carouthers seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biggums's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carouthers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carouthers working a defensive guard here.
Biggums trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caleb Carouthers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carouthers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Biggums looking to control.
Carouthers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biggums works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carouthers is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biggums is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but Carouthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carouthers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggums is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Carouthers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Carouthers keeps moving.
Carouthers looking to control.
Carouthers keeping full guard, as Biggums tries to pass.
Biggums won't allow Carouthers to sweep him here. #T3#
Biggums chips away with some ground and pound.
Biggums has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but Carouthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carouthers is trying to control the position but Biggums postures up.
Biggums scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biggums knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carouthers on the ground.#SUB2#
Carouthers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biggums is aware though and is defending well.
Biggums scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Carouthers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but Carouthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carouthers being controlled here, momentarily.
Biggums works over Carouthers with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Carouthers looking for a sweep. Not yet Carouthers, not yet.
Biggums works over Carouthers with some ground and pound from guard.
Carouthers wants to sweep here but Biggums controlling him for the moment.
Biggums postures up in Carouthers's guard and throws a big left but Carouthers blocks it.
Carouthers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at The MMA Tycoon Investment Bank (Grappling) inform us that Carouthers has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carouthers trying to control the position here.
Carouthers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carouthers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggums defends well.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Carouthers keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrone Biggums dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Biggums just misses with a punch to the body.
Carouthers misses with the combination.
Biggums changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carouthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggums moves away.
Biggums tries to counter with a takedown but Carouthers is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Biggums closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carouthers's guard.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Carouthers keeps moving.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carouthers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biggums's guard. #REVB##T1#
Carouthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggums is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Biggums working for a triangle but Carouthers defends it easily.
Biggums is pulling down on Carouthers's head to control his posture.
Biggums tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carouthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Biggums looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carouthers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carouthers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggums is looking to sweep but instead, Carouthers has passed into half guard.
Biggums is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carouthers 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.
Biggums wants to improve his position but Carouthers is controlling well.
Carouthers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carouthers stops Biggums from getting back to his feet.
Biggums is looking to improve his position.
Carouthers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Biggums defending well though.
Carouthers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carouthers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Carouthers seems content to control.
Biggums gets full guard.#T3#
Carouthers throws a big elbow that misses.
Biggums wants to sweep here but Carouthers controlling him for the moment.
Carouthers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Carouthers from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carouthers passes into half guard.
Biggums tries to roll over but Carouthers keeps him under control.
Carouthers wants to control but Biggums is keeping him busy.
Carouthers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Biggums is trying to maintain the position but Carouthers is very close to passing his half guard.
Carouthers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biggums controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Carouthers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carouthers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carouthers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Biggums tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carouthers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Biggums is squirming around, avoiding Carouthers's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Carouthers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carouthers 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Carouthers!
After the fight, Caleb Carouthers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GDL 119: Yuld VS Mayer
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Carouthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carouthers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montana defends it nicely.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carouthers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana lands a jab to the head.
Carouthers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montana defends it nicely.#T1#
Montana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montana scores with a jab to the head.
Carouthers throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Carouthers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montana finds it's way round the side to connect with Carouthers's head.
Carouthers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Carouthers.
Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Montana sends Carouthers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Montana is motioning to the referee to let Carouthers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Carouthers is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carouthers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carouthers is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Carouthers walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Montana swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Montana! |
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Event:
GDL 113: Perkele VS Dilbrandt
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Dieng throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Dieng.
Carouthers connects with a right hand. Dieng shakes it off.
Carouthers avoids the body shot from Dieng.
Carouthers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dieng sprawls and moves away.
Dieng thuds a left hand into Carouthers's body.
Dieng throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Carouthers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carouthers prevents Dieng from getting back to his feet.
Carouthers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carouthers prevents Dieng from getting back to his feet.
Carouthers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dieng wants to stand but Carouthers is controlling the position. #T1#
Carouthers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carouthers working some strikes from top position.
Carouthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Dieng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carouthers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carouthers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carouthers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dieng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carouthers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dieng's guard.
Carouthers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Dieng is looking to escape.
Carouthers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dieng defending well though.
Carouthers is trying to control the action in half guard but Dieng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carouthers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dieng defending well though.
Carouthers is looking to advance position but Dieng won't allow it.
Dieng pushes Carouthers off looking to stand but Carouthers dives back in and keeps control.
Carouthers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carouthers lands with a punch from half guard.
Carouthers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dieng is trying to stand up here but Carouthers is controlling him well.
Carouthers working the head and body with strikes.
Dieng is trying to stand.
Dieng on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carouthers thows a huge punch but Dieng dodges it nicely.
Carouthers drops an elbow to the side of Dieng's head.
Carouthers is looking to take a break and control but Dieng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Carouthers is really struggling to control Dieng but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dieng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carouthers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dieng tries to kick Carouthers off but Carouthers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carouthers passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Carouthers.
Carouthers landing punches.
Carouthers with shots to the head and body - Dieng looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carouthers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Carouthers looking to finish Dieng with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dieng!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dieng scores with a three punch combo!
Carouthers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carouthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dieng can do to turn this around?
Dieng blocks a jab.
Dieng tries to land a front kick but Carouthers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Carouthers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carouthers 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.
Carouthers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carouthers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Carouthers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dieng's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Carouthers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carouthers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dieng is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T1#
Dieng takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carouthers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dieng is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Carouthers controlling from the full mount.
Carouthers trying to control but Dieng is having none of it.
Carouthers landing strikes from the mount.
Dieng squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Carouthers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dieng is in a horrible position here. Carouthers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Carouthers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Dieng is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carouthers loads up with a big shot that hurts Dieng! He's pulled Carouthers in close but Carouthers has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dieng survive? More strikes from Carouthers and Dieng is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caleb Carouthers!
Caleb Carouthers 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:
GDL 107: Kogos VS Pointer
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Biggums darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Carouthers gets the takedown into side control.
Carouthers looks up at the clock and then as Biggums takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carouthers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Biggums tries to bench press Carouthers off him but Carouthers keeps the position.
Carouthers slows the pace down.
Biggums wants to control but Carouthers postures up.
Biggums is not content to let Carouthers control the position.
Biggums is looking for a sweep.
Carouthers scoring with punches from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biggums can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Carouthers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biggums, who protects the arm well.
Carouthers is putting a hurting on Biggums here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carouthers lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Carouthers cracks Biggums with a big elbow.
Carouthers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Carouthers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A lull in the action here as Carouthers stalls from top position.
Biggums is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Carouthers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biggums has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carouthers working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Carouthers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carouthers is looking to take a break and control but Biggums is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggums taking a bit of punishment here - Carouthers scoring with strikes.
Biggums taking a bit of punishment here - Carouthers scoring with strikes. #T2#
Biggums tries to bench press Carouthers off him but Carouthers keeps the position.
Biggums keeps trying to improve his position.
Biggums is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carouthers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Biggums tries to improve position but can't.
Biggums on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carouthers trying to control the position but Biggums is working away.
Carouthers is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Carouthers keeps moving and retains side control.
Carouthers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Biggums some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Carouthers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carouthers trying to control the position but Biggums is working away.
Carouthers controls the position.
Carouthers 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.
Carouthers landing strikes.
Biggums is trying to get back to half guard.
Carouthers trying to control the action but Biggums is working from the bottom.
Biggums is trying to control Carouthers's posture but Carouthers avoids it.
Carouthers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Biggums on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carouthers lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Carouthers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carouthers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Biggums taking a bit of punishment here - Carouthers scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carouthers trying to control the position but Biggums is working away.
Biggums really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carouthers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggums on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Biggums looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Biggums tries to bench press Carouthers off him but Carouthers keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Biggums's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biggums is not content to let Carouthers control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Carouthers shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggums tries to sprawl out of it but Carouthers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggums manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biggums with the counter takedown but Carouthers avoids it easily.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carouthers but Carouthers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carouthers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biggums shoots for a takedown but Carouthers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biggums has a takedown stuffed.
Caleb Carouthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrone Biggums.
Carouthers cracks a nice hook into Biggums's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums avoids the body shot from Carouthers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biggums.#T1#
Biggums tries to clinch up.
Biggums stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Carouthers shoots in and gets a takedown into Biggums's guard.
Biggums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carouthers is one step ahead there.
Carouthers advances position into side control!
Carouthers controls the position from side control.
Carouthers trying to control the position but Biggums is working away.
Biggums is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Biggums is still trying to improve position.
Carouthers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carouthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggums can do to turn this around?
Biggums tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carouthers looks up at the clock and then as Biggums takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carouthers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carouthers scoring with punches from side control.
Biggums takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Caleb Carouthers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carouthers taking a breather here.
Biggums tries to buck Carouthers off but Carouthers is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Carouthers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carouthers working the ground and pound from side control.
Biggums tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carouthers working the ground and pound from side control.
Carouthers lands an elbow.
Biggums tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carouthers is putting a hurting on Biggums here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carouthers trying to control the action but Biggums is working from the bottom.
Carouthers scores with punches from side control.
Biggums taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Carouthers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Biggums taking a bit of punishment here - Carouthers scoring with strikes.
Carouthers lands an elbow.
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Carouthers keeps moving and retains side control.
Biggums taking a bit of punishment here - Carouthers scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carouthers grinds an elbow into Biggums's temple.
Carouthers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Carouthers working the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Biggums tries to buck Carouthers off but Carouthers is having none of it.
Biggums struggling a bit here.
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Carouthers keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Biggums rushes Carouthers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Biggums lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Carouthers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carouthers.
Carouthers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Biggums stopping the sweep attempt from Carouthers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers 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#
Biggums is looking for a sweep. Carouthers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Carouthers lands strikes from half guard.
Biggums is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carouthers scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Carouthers moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Biggums.
Carouthers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Biggums is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carouthers connects with a decent elbow.
Biggums is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Biggums's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carouthers is putting a hurting on Biggums here, landing some big shots from side control.
Biggums is looking to reverse the position.
Carouthers is working Biggums over with some ground and pound from side control.
Carouthers wants to control but Biggums is keeping him busy.
Carouthers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Caleb Carouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Carouthers keeps moving and retains side control.
Carouthers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Biggums to see if he's OK.
Carouthers is staying tight to Biggums's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carouthers is looking to take a break and control but Biggums is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggums is looking for a sweep.
Carouthers slows the pace down.
Biggums is not content to let Carouthers control the position. #T3#
Carouthers is chipping away with strikes.
Carouthers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggums keeps working.
Biggums tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carouthers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carouthers controls the position.
Biggums is looking to regain half guard here but Carouthers keeps moving and retains side control.
Carouthers trying to control the position but Biggums is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carouthers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Derrone Biggums has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggums tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carouthers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carouthers slows the pace down.
Carouthers cracks Biggums with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carouthers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Biggums down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggums is looking to reverse the position.
Carouthers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggums keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Carouthers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carouthers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Carouthers!
Caleb Carouthers made sure to mention his sponsor, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $100 160q Rec&St in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 102: Sloan VS Hunt
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Carouthers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carouthers scores with a body shot.
Williams shoots and misses #TD#
so Carouthers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carouthers landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carouthers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carouthers controls the pace.
Carouthers 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.#SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Carouthers defends easily.
Carouthers is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carouthers controlling from the top position.
Carouthers scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Carouthers from controlling successfully.
Carouthers cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carouthers has passed into side control.
Carouthers trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Carouthers is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Williams tries to buck Carouthers off but Carouthers is having none of it.
Carouthers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carouthers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
#T2#
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Carouthers lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams tries to kick Carouthers off but Carouthers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carouthers is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Williams is staying active underneath Carouthers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carouthers pulls his head out easily.
Carouthers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Carouthers.
Carouthers controlling the action here.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Carouthers has control of the leg. #T3#
Carouthers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carouthers 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.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carouthers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carouthers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carouthers is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Carouthers wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carouthers scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Carouthers works his way into full mount!
Carouthers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Williams is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sonny Bill Williams has been cut.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.
Carouthers with the ground and pound from mount.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Carouthers finish him?
Carouthers postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Williams in real trouble here! The ref calls for Williams to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Carouthers!
After winning the bout, Caleb Carouthers 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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