Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Soares circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soares defends it well.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Soares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
A jab lands there for Cartwright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cartwright rushes Soares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards. #BC#
Soares breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Soares cracks Cartwright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the body
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Soares has Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Soares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Soares breaks the clinch.
Cartwright with a poor takedown
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares connects with a jab.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Soares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Soares scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Soares.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Soares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gilbervan Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.#BC#
Soares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright misses with a body punch
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Soares connects with a body shot.
It looks like Soares has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the body
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Soares finish him?
Cartwright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soares rather than just go for the knockout.
Soares feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cartwright crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares took some time post fight to say the following; 'Lets go martinez, you big ole pussy. I fight a elite guy to be champion while you crushes cans.'.

Event: CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Cartwright finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Phillips lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cartwright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright thuds a left hand into Phillips's body.#CL#
Cartwright clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cartwright to keep the fight standing.
Cartwright is struggling to control the position.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Phillips has clasped his hands together around Cartwright's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips has control of an arm but Cartwright manages to advance to Phillips's back!#T1#
Phillips is trying to break free.
Phillips is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a choke but Phillips is defending well.
Cartwright controlling well, preventing Phillips from escaping the position.
Cartwright doesn't have the hooks in and Phillips manages to turn into his guard.
Cartwright has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Phillips trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #T2#
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Phillips wants to stand but Cartwright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Phillips advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Phillips is trying to move to mount but Cartwright reverses beautifully and ends up in Phillips's guard. #T4#
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright lands a slapping body shot.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Cartwright takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Cam Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cam Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cartwright as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Phillips avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartwright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cartwright.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a good body shot.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD#
Cartwright steps into range and cracks Phillips with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Phillips flops backwards and Cartwright dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Phillips is rocked!#SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Bum Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips is breathing heavily.#T2#
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phillips seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Phillips is defending the position.
Phillips has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cartwright stalling.
Phillips is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cartwright swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Cartwright stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cartwright stalks Phillips and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phillips's face. Phillips staggers backwards, shaken.
Cartwright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.
Cartwright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Cartwright is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Cartwright's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phillips puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phillips wants to advance to full mount but Cartwright doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cartwright is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Cartwright cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
Cam Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Cartwright has managed to clinch.
Cartwright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averescu tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position. #BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Cartwright drives through with a takedown into Averescu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Averescu 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.
Averescu keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Averescu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Averescu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Averescu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartwright postures up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Averescu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cartwright stacks Averescu 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 Cartwright!#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working. #T3#
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Averescu is working from the bottom.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Averescu!
Cartwright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cartwright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Averescu looks a forlorn figure.
Averescu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Averescu is working to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Averescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Averescu is trying to stand.
Averescu is in a horrible position here. Cartwright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cartwright is landing with some decent strikes but Averescu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright lands a big shot there that rocks Averescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cartwright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cartwright controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Cartwright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a submission but Averescu is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Cartwright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Averescu on his heels. He'll look to pass Averescu's guard now, I'm sure.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Averescu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright is pushing down on Averescu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Averescu is fighting to maintain full guard but Cartwright has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Averescu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1#
Cartwright with a couple of short strikes.
Averescu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Averescu tries to lock up and control but Cartwright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cartwright cracks Averescu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cartwright is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Averescu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cartwright looking to control but Averescu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
BOOM! Cartwright connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2##SUB#
Cartwright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Averescu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Averescu is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Averescu is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Cartwright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Averescu is working to get back to half guard.
Averescu is trying to stand up.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu is squirming around, avoiding Cartwright's attempts to control the action.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Averescu wants to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.#T4#
Cartwright trying to control but Averescu is having none of it. #SUB#
Cartwright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Averescu manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Averescu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cartwright drives through with a takedown into Averescu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Averescu wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright wants to free his trapped foot but Averescu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu trying to control from the bottom.
Averescu is trying to stand back up but Cartwright is controlling him
Cartwright working Averescu over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Averescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Averescu is defending well.
Averescu wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well. #SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Averescu is defending well. #SUB#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Averescu wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartwright in particular looking to stall.
Averescu wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Cartwright is taking a breather. Averescu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Averescu is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright moves into full mount! Averescu won't be happy about that!
Cartwright landing punches.
Cartwright is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cartwright prevents Averescu from getting the reversal.
Cartwright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Averescu looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Cartwright controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright prevents Averescu from getting the reversal.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Cartwright working for a submission but Averescu is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright cracks Averescu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cam Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cartwright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cartwright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 267 Pinkman vs Kwong 2
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Doomsday rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Cartwright gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Doomsday pushes Cartwright off but Cartwright dives into side control. #SUB#
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doomsday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doomsday stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Doomsday tries to buck Cartwright off but Cartwright is having none of it.
Doomsday keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cartwright tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doomsday's legs.
Cartwright has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Doomsday!
Doomsday is trying desperately to improve position.
Doomsday is in a horrible position here. Cartwright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Doomsday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doomsday in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cartwright controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Doomsday is bucking up trying to escape but Cartwright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doomsday tries to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.
Doomsday is desperately trying to improve his position but Cartwright has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright cracks Doomsday with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Doomsday taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
Doomsday can't escape the position.
Cartwright trying to control but Doomsday is having none of it. #T3#
Cartwright misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cartwright looking to control but Doomsday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright with a couple of short strikes.
Doomsday wants to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.
Cartwright controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Cartwright looking to control but Doomsday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doomsday is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright throws some wild stikes that Doomsday manages to avoid easily.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
Cartwright scoring with strikes but Doomsday is staying in there.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doomsday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Doomsday wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Doomsday is quick to defend against it.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doomsday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doomsday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Doomsday is quick to defend against it.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.#T1#
Doomsday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doomsday wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Cartwright misses.
It seemed like Doomsday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thanos Doomsday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cartwright lands a body shot.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doomsday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Cartwright cracks a nice hook into Doomsday's ribs.#T2#
Cartwright throws a combination that misses
and Doomsday counters with a series of strikes. Cartwright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cartwright misses with a jab to the body
and Doomsday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doomsday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Doomsday doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomsday fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Doomsday has managed to clinch.
Cartwright lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doomsday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cartwright up against the cage.
Cartwright leaning against his opponent.
Doomsday lands a right hand.
Cartwright stalling against the cage.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
Doomsday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doomsday lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Doomsday holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Knees to the body from Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doomsday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartwright.
Cartwright's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Doomsday throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Doomsday scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doomsday.
Doomsday stalling in the clinch but Cartwright improves position.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Doomsday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Doomsday cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Cartwright rushes Doomsday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Doomsday on the inside.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Doomsday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cartwright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cartwright misses with the head strike. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doomsday.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartwright.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doomsday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright is struggling to control the position.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doomsday prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doomsday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doomsday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
Doomsday leaning against his opponent.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doomsday smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Doomsday has closed the distance and engaged Cartwright in a clinch.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Doomsday effectively controlling the action here.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Doomsday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cartwright takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cartwright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Cartwright pulls guard.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing Doomsday from standing up.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there. #T3#
Doomsday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Doomsday trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doomsday slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Doomsday wants to slow Cartwright down by chopping away at his legs.
Doomsday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cartwright!
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Doomsday.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doomsday.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Doomsday counter with a right hand.
Cartwright misses with a body shot
and Doomsday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thanos Doomsday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doomsday 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 106:Singleton v Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yuldashev throws a solid leg kick but Cartwright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuldashev.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuldashev thinks about the counter body kick.
Yuldashev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yuldashev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cartwright as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Yuldashev.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yuldashev sprawls and moves away.
Yuldashev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Cartwright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD#
Cartwright has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yuldashev regains guard immediately.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Yuldashev blocks nicely.
Yuldashev has his hands on Cartwright's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuldashev keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yuldashev holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Yuldashev blocks nicely.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Cartwright postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright works over Yuldashev with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuldashev is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Yuldashev seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuldashev's head.
Yuldashev controlling Cartwright's posture.
Let's hope that Yuldashev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Yuldashev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yuldashev is pulling down on Cartwright's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cartwright pushing down on Yuldashev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yuldashev is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Yuldashev won't allow it.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yuldashev wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard but Cartwright has mounted him!
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Yuldashev is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yuldashev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yuldashev is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Yuldashev counters with a leg kick.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Yuldashev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuldashev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright moves to clinch but Yuldashev breaks away
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Yuldashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Yuldashev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cartwright.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Temirbek Yuldashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
A cross from Cartwright lands.
Yuldashev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuldashev can do to turn this around?#T2#
Yuldashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yuldashev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Yuldashev as he checks the leg kick.
Yuldashev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev tries to move into range but Cartwright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuldashev lands a body shot.
Yuldashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.#T3#
Cartwright throws a series of strikes that have Yuldashev backpedaling.
Yuldashev defending well as Cartwright loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartwright.
Yuldashev stuffs the takedown.
And Yuldashev responds with a good body kick, but Cartwright manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Yuldashev is quick to defend against it.
Yuldashev just misses with a punch to the body.
As Yuldashev tries to get set, Cartwright tries to push him back and clinch up but Yuldashev manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target. #T4#
Yuldashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cartwright stuns Yuldashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Cartwright blocks the low kick.
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuldashev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev slips a jab and a cross from Cartwright.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuldashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp one two that drops Cartwright! Yuldashev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cartwright to his feet! Cartwright is in big trouble!
A shot to the liver by Cartwright. Beautiful body shot.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuldashev takes one on the button.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in but Yuldashev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Yuldashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cartwright looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely.
Yuldashev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cartwright.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Yuldashev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cartwright throws a poor cross that misses
and Yuldashev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yuldashev thows a leg kick but Cartwright checks it #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yuldashev keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Yuldashev looking to control.
Yuldashev has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Yuldashev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cam Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright is working Yuldashev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Yuldashev is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Yuldashev seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Yuldashev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yuldashev keeps moving.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
Yuldashev is continuing to stall.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuldashev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cam Cartwright.
I think Cartwright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright moves out of range as Porter strikes.
Cartwright swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Porter misses with a combination #CL#
and Cartwright counters by moving into the clinch.
Porter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Porter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Porter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Porter has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright. #TD#
Cartwright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Porter regains guard.
Porter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
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.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Porter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright postures up in Porter's guard and throws a big left but Porter blocks it.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Porter wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porter pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Porter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving. #T2#
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright postures up in Porter's guard and throws a big left but Porter blocks it.
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Porter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Porter blocks nicely.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright lying in Porter's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Porter decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Cartwright taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Porter!
A victorious Jay Porter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 78 Knightley vs Cartwright
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Knightley clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knightley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knightley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knightley half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knightley throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Knightley won't allow it.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knightley slows down the pace here.
Knightley misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cartwright has clasped his hands together around Knightley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Knightley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ES#
Knightley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Knightley gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Knightley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cartwright's hands.#CL2#
Cartwright gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartwright.
Knightley lands a right hand.
Knightley misses with some punches.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knightley after a bit of a struggle.
Donny Knightley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Cartwright. #BC#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Knightley is avoiding it.
Knightley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Cartwright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knightley.
Knightley throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knightley!
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!
Knightley dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Knightley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright wants to control but Knightley is keeping him busy.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Knightley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knightley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Knightley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Knightley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartwright connects with a decent elbow.
Knightley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cartwright has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knightley keeps working.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cartwright lands some shots froms side control.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Knightley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cartwright is controlling him well.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Knightley is working away. #T4##ES#
Knightley sneaks out the side door and pushes Cartwright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Donny Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knightley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright tries to clinch up
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Knightley misses
enabling Cartwright to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Knightley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright closes the distance but Knightley moves to the side
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Knightley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Knightley swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knightley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Cartwright is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Knightley lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Cartwright is looking to close the distance but Knightley sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Cartwright crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Cartwright is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Donny Knightley!
An out of breath Donny Knightley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 72 Sitsongrit vs Leader
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Rocksteady gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Rocksteady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.#TD#
Cartwright jumps into guard, dragging Rocksteady to the mat.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady is working Cartwright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocksteady postures up.
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Rocksteady defends it easily.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rocksteady 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 Rocksteady!#T1#
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Rocksteady landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocksteady scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady landing strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cartwright tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position. #T2#
Rocksteady taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Rocksteady cracks Cartwright with a big elbow.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright has hold of Rocksteady's hands but Rocksteady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Cartwright is refusing to be controlled, as Rocksteady sits in half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Rocksteady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rocksteady wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocksteady is working away from the top position though.
Cartwright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rocksteady moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that! #T4#
Rocksteady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rocksteady landing shots from mount.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
Rocksteady stands and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Rocksteady stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rocksteady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Rocksteady 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##TD#
Cartwright looking to score a takedown here. Rocksteady is defending well but Cartwright drives through and ends up in Rocksteady's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rocksteady manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rocksteady looking to pass the guard.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Rocksteady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rocksteady working the head with strikes.
Rocksteady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is pressing down on Rocksteady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rocksteady should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Rocksteady should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cam Cartwright!
A victorious Cam Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sycek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sycek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sycek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sycek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright postures up in Sycek's guard and throws a big left but Sycek blocks it.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Sycek is keeping the position.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Sycek's brow.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Sycek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek looking to control.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright distracts Sycek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright works over Sycek with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek works over Cartwright with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Sycek is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sycek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sycek has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
An out of breath Cam Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akkaynak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akkaynak looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Akkaynak throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Akkaynak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkaynak wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Akkaynak with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akkaynak tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.#T1#
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akkaynak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akkaynak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Akkaynak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Akkaynak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright cracks Akkaynak with a solid left hand.
Cartwright cracks Akkaynak with a solid left hand.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright trying to mount his opponent but Akkaynak defends it.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Akkaynak is working away.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Akkaynak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Akkaynak taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Akkaynak is rocked!#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oh Akkaynak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akkaynak wants to sweep but Cartwright has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akkaynak seems to have got his legs back now.
Akkaynak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Cartwright is nestled in close to Akkaynak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akkaynak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akkaynak's head.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
A low kick from Akkaynak misses
enabling Cartwright to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Akkaynak throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akkaynak tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak connects with an inside leg kick.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akkaynak scores with a body shot.
Akkaynak throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright flicks out a counter leg kick but Akkaynak steps away.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there #KD2#
and Cartwright counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Akkaynak!
Akkaynak trying to control here.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Akkaynak has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Akkaynak is out! Cartwright gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Cam Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XVI
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Cartwright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okoye to the ground. Cartwright is now in Okoye's guard.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Okoye has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright passes into half guard. #T1#
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Okoye trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Okoye is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Cartwright is keen to just control but Okoye is a slippery customer.
Okoye tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Okoye is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Okoye on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Cartwright not doing much here.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Okoye is having none of it.
Cartwright is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Okoye is working away.
Okoye wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright working Okoye over with strikes. #T4#
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright working over Okoye with some ground and pound. Okoye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cartwright is stalling here. Okoye is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cartwright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Okoye has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoye off and has taken his back!
Cartwright lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Okoye hold on?!
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoye turns into Cartwright and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Okoye throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okoye throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown into Okoye's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoye is keeping the position for now.
Okoye keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Okoye working for submissions but it's allowed Cartwright to get to half guard.
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg. #SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Okoye is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoye defends it well.
Cam Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Okoye is defending the position. #SUB#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoye avoid being mounted?
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Okoye is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Okoye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Okoye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cartwright passes to side control.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okoye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okoye is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well.
Okoye can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cartwright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okoye manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okoye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okoye has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Okoye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okoye has passed into half guard!
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Okoye content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoye is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye passes to full mount!
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okoye looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Cartwright is squirming around, avoiding Okoye's attempts to control the action.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Okoye trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okoye trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
Ikemba Okoye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okoye trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Okoye is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.#SUB2#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cartwright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose VII
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Cap lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cap.
Cap works over Cartwright's head and body with a nice combination.
Cartwright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Cap drops Cartwright with a left right combo! Cap follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Cap keeps moving and retains side control.
Cap wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cap staying calm.
Cap creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cartwright sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cap wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.#T1#
Cap controlling from side mount.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
Cap scoring with punches and elbows.
Cap trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Cap controlling the position from side mount.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Cap throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cartwright tries to bench press Cap off him but Cap keeps the position.
Cartwright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cap off and has taken his back!
Cap trying to control the hands but Cartwright won't let him.
Cartwright has the hooks in. Cap is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright connects with a big shot to the side of Cap's head.
Cap covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cap breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cap wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cap is sitting in close to Cartwright's body. Cartwright has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cap is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cap is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cartwright.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cam Cartwright!
Cam Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose 150
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Glover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Glover counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cartwright! Glover lets Cartwright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Glover, which made it look bad.
Buster Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Glover stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Glover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glover sprawls well. Glover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Cartwright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Glover circles away.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Glover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cartwright.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glover tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glover to the ground. Glover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Glover moves into the clinch.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2##BC#
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown #CL#
and Glover counters by moving into the clinch.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glover gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Glover misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Glover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover. #BC#
Glover manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cartwright drives through and clinches with Glover against the ropes.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright. #T3#
Glover misses with a body punch.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glover tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cartwright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glover uses from the top position.
Glover trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.
Glover trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Glover has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cartwright is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing Glover from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Glover's guard.
Glover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright dives in and grabs Glover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glover pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
Glover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Glover keeps it at a distance.
Glover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glover is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buster Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Buster Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Glover on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Glover scores with a hook to the body.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches.
Glover lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Glover.
Glover tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Glover sprawls well.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Glover, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Glover against the ropes but Glover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cartwright manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Glover.
Glover throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glover scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Glover back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Glover.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Glover on the inside. #ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Glover pushes Cartwright against the ropes. Glover is working some dirty boxing. Glover pushes off with a quick right hook! Cartwright goes down! Cartwright tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Glover moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
A victorious Buster Glover thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a left to the body.
Cam Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright. #CL#
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Cartwright pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slice defends it easily.
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#
Cartwright winds up and cracks Slice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Slice is looking to escape.
Slice wants to sweep but Cartwright has passed to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Cartwright scoring with punches and elbows.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Slice down.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Slice is looking to reverse the position.
Slice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Slice is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for subs from the bottom but Slice mounts him!
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Slice maintains control.#T2#
Slice thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Slice isn't that keen on the idea.
Slice throws some wild stikes that Cartwright manages to avoid easily.
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright holds on, trying desperately to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Slice postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright moves into full guard.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Cartwright managing to control the position. #SUB#
Slice has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cartwright to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Slice is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cartwright pulls down on the head and he's put Slice to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cam Cartwright!
A relieved looking Cam Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 120 - Prospects 9
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Cartwright gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Cartwright jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetsov to the mat. #SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Kuznetsov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Kuznetsov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuznetsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here. #SU#
Kuznetsov stands and steps away. Cartwright gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.#T2##CL#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Cartwright jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartwright blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cartwright takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Kuznetsov drops Cartwright with a big knee straight up the middle! Cartwright is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Cam Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov is looking for a counter combo.
Kuznetsov leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Kuznetsov drops Cartwright with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cartwright! Kuznetsov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Alexander Kuznetsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose 106
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##TD#
Cartwright shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mason postures up. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily. #T1#
Mason wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cartwright pushes a forearm under Mason's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mason is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
A relieved looking Cam Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 92
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Almeida misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Almeida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almeida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Almeida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Almeida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
It looked like Almeida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Almeida loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Cartwright throws a counter combo.
Almeida misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Cartwright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Almeida with a nice cross.
Almeida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartwright.
Almeida lands a jab.#T2#
Almeida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Almeida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Cartwright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Almeida.
Vitor Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida connects with a solid leg kick.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Almeida.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vitor Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Almeida throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida lands a head shot.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Almeida throws a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
No joy there for Almeida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Almeida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Cartwright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Almeida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cartwright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Almeida.
Almeida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Almeida scores with a nice strike.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Almeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida scores with a jab.
Almeida cracks Cartwright with a good jab.
Almeida feints a jab promting Cartwright to slip. Almeida then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cartwright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Almeida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Almeida connects with the punch.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almeida lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Almeida sprawls well.
It looked like Almeida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cartwright.
Almeida lands a right hook to the body.
Vitor Almeida is winning the standup battle so far.
Almeida lands a nice shot that snaps Cartwright's head back.
Almeida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cartwright prevents Almeida from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Cartwright pulls guard.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle here but Almeida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cartwright manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Almeida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Almeida's head to control him but Almeida postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Almeida in particular looking to stall.
Cartwright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Almeida pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Almeida is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Almeida working away.
Almeida controls the position from side control.
Cartwright wants to control but Almeida postures up.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cartwright seems a little lost for a moment, as Almeida dominates the positioning.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Almeida tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Almeida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Almeida takes a little break here. Cartwright wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Almeida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Almeida delivers a nice body kick.
Almeida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartwright's head backwards.
Vitor Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cartwright clinches.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Cartwright pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Almeida avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Almeida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Almeida wants to stand but Cartwright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cartwright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Almeida uses it to pass to side control.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Almeida wants to stand but Cartwright has his arm trapped.
Almeida 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.
Cartwright is trying to control Almeida's posture but Almeida avoids it.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Almeida postures up.#T3#
Cartwright seems a little lost for a moment, as Almeida dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Almeida scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Almeida as Cartwright shoots in.
Vitor Almeida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cartwright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Almeida.
Cartwright dives in and grabs Almeida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almeida pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
As Cartwright looks to move away, Almeida throws a big counter combo but Cartwright just gets out of the way.
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Cartwright needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almeida. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Cartwright tries to counter it with a takedown but Almeida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Almeida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Almeida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Almeida scores with a nice right hand.
Cartwright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Almeida with a nice calf kick.
Cam Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Almeida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Almeida, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Almeida!
A victorious Vitor Almeida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 85
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Khanna gets a clinch.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Khanna misses with some punches.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Khanna. #TD#
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Khanna can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Khanna looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khanna keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Khanna pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Khanna blocks nicely.
Khanna 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.
Khanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright postures up in Khanna's guard and throws a big left but Khanna blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Cartwright'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.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khanna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Khanna keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khanna has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Khanna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khanna struggling a bit here.#T3#
Khanna parries the strikes from Cartwright easily there. Cartwright is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Khanna to escape.
Khanna regains half guard, as Cartwright was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khanna regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khanna pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Khanna has wrist control.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Khanna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Khanna passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright trying to control here.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Khanna misses.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khanna cracks Cartwright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Khanna clinches.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanna tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Good body shot from Khanna.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Khanna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khanna is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khanna down to the mat. Khanna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Khanna moves away
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khanna avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Khanna is avoiding it.
Khanna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khanna takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Khanna shows good takedown defense.
Khanna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khanna lands a lovely overhand right.
Khanna cracks Cartwright with a good jab.
Raja Khanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Khanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanna throws out the jab.
Cartwright throwing a counter right hand but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Khanna lands with a straight right. Cartwright didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Khanna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cartwright's hands.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Khanna sprawls well.
A slow jab from Khanna misses its intended target.
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!#CL2#
Khanna moves into the clinch.
Khanna digs a right hand underneath Cartwright's ribcage. Cartwright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cartwright jumps guard but Khanna stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khanna lands with a right to the head.
Khanna gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khanna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanna.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khanna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khanna is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khanna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Khanna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cam Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khanna lands with a good body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khanna.
Khanna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khanna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Khanna.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Khanna clinches up with Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Khanna. #T4#
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khanna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khanna clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna connects with the punch.
Khanna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Raja Khanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Khanna catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khanna looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Khanna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Khanna throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Khanna throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Khanna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartwright with a poor takedown
and Khanna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khanna lands with a straight right. Cartwright didn't see that one coming.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Khanna counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanna. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Khanna misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khanna.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khanna misses with a body shot. #T1##CL2#
Khanna drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.
Khanna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Khanna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donk. Khanna catches Cartwright right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Cartwright has Khanna up against the cage in a clinch.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanna.
Khanna has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna misses with some punches. #T2#
Khanna works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raja Khanna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
Khanna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Khanna.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khanna walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khanna lands a jab-cross combination.
A low kick lands for Khanna.
Raja Khanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright needs to keep his hands up - Khanna had a free shot at his head there.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khanna as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khanna, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Khanna clinches up against the cage.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Khanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khanna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Khanna throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Cartwright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright tries to clinch up
and Khanna counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khanna connects with a crisp jab.
Cartwright with a poor takedown
and Khanna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khanna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cartwright is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khanna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khanna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Khanna, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Khanna against the cage but Khanna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khanna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartwright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Khanna.
Khanna tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Khanna moves into the clinch.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Khanna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khanna 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Khanna!

Event: SSSD 61: Milani/Bouddi
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Tandberg finds it's target.#CL#
Cartwright pushes Tandberg up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cartwright jumps guard and drags Tandberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tandberg wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cartwright's closed guard. He's half up but Cartwright has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cartwright pivots and extends the arm, Tandberg falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cartwright! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
Cam Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Swahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Swahn.
Cartwright throws an overhand right that lands on Swahn's shoulder, as Swahn tries to avoid the shot.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Cartwright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swahn throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Swahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Swahn there.
Swahn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swahn throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Cartwright off the cage and back into range.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Cartwright rushes Swahn and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Swahn.
Swahn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Swahn pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swahn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Swahn.
Swahn is leaning against Cartwright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cartwright looks winded!
Swahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Swahn manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright defending well as Swahn loads up on a big left hand.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swahn.
Swahn cracks Cartwright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swahn.
Cartwright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swahn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cartwright scrambles back to his feet.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Swahn tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartwright lands in his opponent's guard.

Swahn manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Swahn.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Swahn finish him?
Swahn feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
Cartwright displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Swahn cracks Cartwright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Swahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cartwright to stand back up!
Swahn throws an overhand right that drops Cartwright like a sack of potatoes! Swahn dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oke Swahn!
During a confident post fight interview, Oke Swahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BMF 12- Blake vs Rastafarian
Date: Sep 20, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws a wild body kick that Cartwright sees coming a mile off.
King throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range. #CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cartwright looking to control.
King stays in close to Cartwright's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB2#
King has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cartwright to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! King is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cartwright pulls down on the head and he's put King to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cam Cartwright!

Event: BMF 10- One Last Score
Date: Sep 06, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Straka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Straka.
A swing and a miss from Straka.#TD#
Straka feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Straka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Straka defends easily.
Straka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking to cinch up a triangle. Straka throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cartwright's body to avoid the submission. Cartwright has instead reached around Straka's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cartwright arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cam Cartwright!

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