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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Spar Lad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lad did well to prevent Smith getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lad (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Lad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lad defends it well.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Lad is defending the position. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Lad defending well.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full 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.
Lad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lad keeps moving. #T1#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Lad is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Lad defends the submission attempt.
Lad wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith trying to control the action but Lad is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Lad defending well. #T2#
Lad is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Lad defends it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Lad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lad is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (0) vs (5) Smith
Lad is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lad turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (2) vs (5) Smith#T3#
Smith has Lad pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lad manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (2) vs (7) Smith
Lad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (4) vs (7) Smith
Smith tries to roll over but Lad keeps him under control.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lad trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #T4#
Smith is controlling Lad's trapped leg to prevent Lad from advancing to side control.
Lad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but Lad is controlling well.
Lad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is looking to control Lad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Lad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith is not content to let Lad control the position.
Lad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Lad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Lad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (7) vs (7) Smith
Smith tries to hold on but Lad postures up.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lad content just to control the position here.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Lad has a good base and remains in mount.
Lad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (7) vs (9) Smith
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lad is retaining full guard.
Lad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lad wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith pushes down on Lad's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith pushing down on Lad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lad trying to control here.
Lad is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Lad works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Smith is pushing down on Lad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lad is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lad.
Lad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (7) vs (12) Smith
Lad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith wants to take Lad's back here but Lad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10##SUB2#
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lad is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith wants to take Lad's back here but Lad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith wants to take Lad's back but he can't do it this time.
Smith looking to control but Lad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Lad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lad is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lad is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (9) vs (12) Smith
Smith seems keen to control Lad's posture.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T12#
Lad looking to pass the guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lad controls the pace.
Lad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Lad trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep here but Lad controlling him for the moment.
Lad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lad preventing the sweep. #T13#
Lad tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Lad controlling him for the moment.
Lad 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.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Lad is proving a slippery customer.
Lad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lad is one step ahead there.
Lad sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Lad wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Lad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (12) vs (12) Smith
Lad taking a breather here.
Smith regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lad trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Smith gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Smith wins on points by 13 to 12.
George Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Spar Lad!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tidd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe Tidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tidd looking to score a takedown here. Lad is defending well but Tidd drives through and ends up in Lad's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Lad
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (2) Lad#SUB2#
Lad trying to work for an americana but Tidd has managed to regain full guard.
Lad wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Tidd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tidd pulls Lad in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd'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.#T2#
Lad stays in close to Tidd's body and controls the position.
Lad tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Tidd is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Tidd being controlled here, momentarily.
Lad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lad trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Lad is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd has control of Lad's left arm, preventing Lad from doing any damage. #T4#
Lad stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd controlling the position.
Lad content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Lad from controlling successfully.
Tidd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tidd being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Lad won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
Tidd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Lad from controlling successfully.
Tidd controlling the position.#T7#
Lad won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Lad postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tidd holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tidd pulls Lad in to control the position.
Lad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Lad trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd is trying to keep Lad in close.
Lad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tidd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lad keeps trying to improve his position.
Tidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lad is one step ahead there. #T9#
Tidd has control of Lad's left arm, preventing Lad from doing any damage.
Tidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tidd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lad puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Lad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Lad from controlling successfully.
Tidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lad is one step ahead there.
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
Lad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
Lad preventing the sweep.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Lad tries to pass.
Tidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lad wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving. #T12#
Lad advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (2) vs (5) Lad
Tidd is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Lad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tidd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lad wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy.
Tidd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tidd is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Tidd struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Lad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
Tidd can't do much from the bottom here.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
Lad in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidd keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lad wins on points by 5 to 2.
Spar Lad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright scores with a jab to the body.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
San jabs at Cartwright's body.
San scores with a shot to the body.
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by San.
Cartwright takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
San moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but San defends it well.
Cartwright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
San rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
#T1#
San swinging wildly here.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cartwright. #CL#
San has closed the distance and engaged Cartwright in a clinch.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but San gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables San to keep the fight standing.
Aiko San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
San lands with a left to the head.
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 San walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
San fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.#CL#
San pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright looks to land a combination but San avoids it well.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from San.
San avoids a punch combination nicely.
San doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San moves out of range as Cartwright strikes.
San takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San misses with a looping left.#T3##CL#
San pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright looking to stall.
Cartwright jumps guard but San turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed San clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
San tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
San is really stuck here.
San tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
San throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
San is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright with shots to the head and body - San looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Cartwright is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cartwright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
San flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
San can't escape the position.
Cartwright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San is looking to improve his position but Cartwright isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Cartwright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but San manages to avoid the submission attempt.
San tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clin Cartwright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San is looking to wear down Cartwright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
San looks to land a combination but Cartwright avoids it well.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by San.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartwright misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Aiko San is winning the standup battle so far.
San throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
San sets himself, and Cartwright steps forward looking for the clinch! San avoids it this time.
San works Cartwright's body with a nice hook.
San tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by San.
Cartwright cracks San with a good jab.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cartwright tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
San tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
San missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with San, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes San against the cage but San circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
San tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts San as he jumps to the side.
San changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
San misses with a series of wild punches.
San slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
San looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
San misses with a wild body shot.
San fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
San staying out of range there.#CL#
San clinches with his opponent.
Aiko San has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag San down to the mat. San avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aiko San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
San throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Cartwright misses.#T3#
San connects with a body shot.
San fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San with a hook.
San swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from San.
Cartwright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
San jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
San scores with a jab to the jaw.
San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! San has knocked Cartwright down with a huge combo! San steps away and waves a wobbly Cartwright back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San Throws a clean left jab. San Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Cartwright's chin! Cartwright crumbles to the ground and San follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aiko San! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright throws a shot from downtown. Altena moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Altena. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
#TD2#
Cartwright scores with a takedown into Altena's guard.
Altena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Altena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Altena is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Altena keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T1#
Altena is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Altena keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Altena keeps moving.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright prevents Altena from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Altena gets caught flat footed, as Cartwright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Altena has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cartwright is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Altena to keep the fight standing.
Altena lands a left hand.
Altena tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartwright avoids the damage to the body.
Altena tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Altena throws a head punch that misses.
Altena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cartwright gets control of Altena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cartwright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Altena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Altena defends it easily.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing Altena from standing up. #SUB2#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Altena is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Altena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Altena stands up from Cartwright's guard - Altena perhaps looking for a knockout.
Altena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Altena misses with a head kick.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartwright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Altena.
Altena is looking to clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Altena counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Nice cross by Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Altena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.#T4#
Altena tries a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Altena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Altena. Beautiful body shot.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Altena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Altena attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altena tries to clinch up.
A jab from Altena finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses.
Altena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altena is looking to slow Cartwright down with leg kicks.
Cartwright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Altena lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altena is looking to clinch.
Altena misses with an uppercut
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright'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##TD2#
Cartwright feints and as Altena raises his hands in defense, Cartwright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Altena has wrist control.
Altena wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Altena keeps moving.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Altena has wrist control.
Altena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Altena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Cartwright prevents Altena from getting back to his feet.
Altena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Altena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cartwright managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Altena defends it easily.#SUB2#
Altena is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Altena tries to roll out but it's too tight and Altena has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clin Cartwright!
Our winner, Clin Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akhtankhanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Akhtankhanov in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Akhtankhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akhtankhanov has picked Cartwright up and slammed him! Cartwright can't keep hold of the triangle and Akhtankhanov manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Akhtankhanov defends the submission attempt.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Akhtankhanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Akhtankhanov blocks nicely.
Cartwright postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it. #T4#
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is working Akhtankhanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Akhtankhanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cartwright has an active guard here but Akhtankhanov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright 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#
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akhtankhanov is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Akhtankhanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhtankhanov defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Akhtankhanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Akhtankhanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akhtankhanov enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akhtankhanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov controlling Cartwright's posture.
Akhtankhanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akhtankhanov passes into side control.
Cartwright is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akhtankhanov controls the action.#T4#
Akhtankhanov is trying to stick to Cartwright's back but Cartwright is turning into Akhtankhanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Akhtankhanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Akhtankhanov!#REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Cartwright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright unleashes a big counter combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T2#
Akhtankhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akhtankhanov has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Akhtankhanov has wrist control.
Cartwright cracks Akhtankhanov with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akhtankhanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright wants to hit a sweep here but Akhtankhanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cartwright there!
Cartwright reaches up to try and control the position but Akhtankhanov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cartwright rolls and tries to escape and now Akhtankhanov has his back!
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akhtankhanov's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
David stuffs the takedown.
David avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Cartwright. #TD#
Cartwright gets caught flat footed, as David shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
David is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
David tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! David escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cartwright manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!
David tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
David is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but David is defending it well.
Cartwright lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on David's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
David breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright is in trouble now - David has advanced to mount!
David lands with some strikes.
David with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
David is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cartwright can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
David landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
David prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as David tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
David got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, David has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
David wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
David looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Corin David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
David throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.#CL#
David forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
David has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
David is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
David gets full guard.
David working a defensive guard here.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright slips 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.
Cartwright is nestled in close to David, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
David regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
David trying to control here.
David wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
David is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
David is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
David is looking to improve his position.
David blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
David is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is working David over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright is pushing down on David's leg trying to pass to half guard. David is fighting to maintain full guard but Cartwright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Cartwright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright prevents David from improving his position.
David wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
David moves forwards but Cartwright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
David is controlling Cartwright's trapped leg to prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.#T1#
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
David actively working from the bottom here.
David manages to get to full guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
Cartwright pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
David gets back to full guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cartwright stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David 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 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think David should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! David 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 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clin Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose XIII
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drozd throws a right hand that Cartwright ducks under and follows up with a left that Cartwright also avoids with ease.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Drozd pushes Cartwright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cartwright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drozd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Drozd throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Cartwright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drozd struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
#BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Cartwright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drozd!
Drozd's coaches at Brloh have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cartwright working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drozd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cartwright prevents Drozd from escaping the position.#T1#
Cartwright wants to control but Drozd is keeping him busy.
Drozd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cartwright asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cartwright cracks Drozd with a big elbow.
Cartwright lands some shots froms side control.
Drozd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drozd to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drozd dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.#T2#
Drozd wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright drags him back down.
Cartwright throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cartwright tries to advance to mount but Drozd denies him.
Cartwright working the ground and pound from side control.
Cartwright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drozd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Drozd! #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Drozd defends easily.
Drozd looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drozd defends well.
Drozd tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Drozd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drozd has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Drozd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cartwright, up you get! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown. Drozd fights it but they end up in guard.
Cartwright distracts Drozd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Drozd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Drozd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drozd 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.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Drozd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drozd wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Drozd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drozd continues to drive forward.
Cartwright lands a head shot.
Drozd lands a head kick!
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drozd is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!#SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Drozd is defending well.
#SUB2#
Drozd is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there. #SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright misses with a head shot. Drozd uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drozd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Drozd keeps moving.
Drozd is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drozd's head.
Drozd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drozd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drozd keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #ES#
Drozd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Cartwright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Cartwright. Beautiful body shot.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drozd throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Drozd misses #CL2#
and Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike.
Drozd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright lands a body punch. #TD2#
Cartwright gets control of Drozd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cartwright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drozd tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright postures up in Drozd's guard and throws a big left but Drozd blocks it.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drozd sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Drozd lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Cartwright tries to counter with a clinch but Drozd shakes him off and moves away.
Drozd throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drozd won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Cartwright's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#Drozd is rocked!
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drozd some visible discomfort.
Oh Drozd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drozd to see if he's OK.
Cartwright cracks Drozd with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cartwright immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Drozd is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clin Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose V
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Mangold has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Mangold cracks Cartwright with a nice body shot.
Mangold lands an uppercut.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mangold to keep the fight standing.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
Mangold lands an uppercut.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Mangold holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mangold to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Cartwright pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mangold passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Cartwright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cartwright throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mangold wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Cartwright working for a submission but Mangold is keeping him at bay.
Mangold is trying to stand.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Cartwright working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Cartwright has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Mangold taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clin Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose 142
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Finkelman misses with a straight right.
Finkelman cracks Cartwright with a good jab.
Cartwright looks to throw the jab but Finkelman is out of range.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finkelman sprawls well. Finkelman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Finkelman blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Decent striking displayed by Finkelman there.
Cartwright misses with the combination.
Finkelman scores with a jab.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finkelman as he jumps to the side.
Finkelman cracks Cartwright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright misses with a body kick.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelman finish him?
Finkelman throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finkelman is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Finkelman is looking to escape.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright is pressing down on Finkelman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finkelman is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Finkelman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Finkelman is trying to stand up here but Cartwright is controlling him well.
We've been hearing good reports from Finkelman'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 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.
Finkelman is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finkelman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright moves nicely into side control.
Cartwright is working Finkelman over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Finkelman is defending well. #SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Finkelman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Finkelman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finkelman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finkelman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finkelman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Finkelman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cartwright has his foot on Finkelman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finkelman works his way back into a safe position though.
Finkelman wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Finkelman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finkelman tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Finkelman pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright controls Finkelman momentarily but Finkelman frees himself.
Finkelman is looking to stand up but Cartwright won't let him.
Finkelman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkelman defends it easily.#SU#
Finkelman gets to his feet. Cartwright looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkelman.
Finkelman swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Finkelman up against the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Finkelman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
Finkelman is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Howie Finkelman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Finkelman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Finkelman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finkelman wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finkelman to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to control but Finkelman is working from the bottom.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finkelman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finkelman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard. #REVR#
Finkelman wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cartwright trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Finkelman escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Finkelman stands up.
Cartwright throws a right hand that Finkelman ducks under and follows up with a left that Finkelman also avoids with ease.
Cartwright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cartwright blocks a jab.#TD2#
Finkelman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright stops Finkelman from standing up.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkelman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Finkelman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkelman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finkelman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finkelman.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Finkelman tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finkelman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Finkelman wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finkelman defends well.#SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkelman defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Finkelman has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clin Cartwright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Finkelman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkelman darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Finkelman into the cage.
Cartwright jumps guard but Finkelman stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Cartwright pulls Finkelman into guard.
#SUB2#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finkelman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Finkelman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Finkelman.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finkelman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cartwright cracks Finkelman with a big right hand but Finkelman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Finkelman is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Cartwright throws a strike aimed at the side of Finkelman's head but Finkelman avoids it well.
Finkelman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartwright.
Cartwright in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finkelman defending against the ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Finkelman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartwright connects with a decent elbow.
Finkelman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cartwright presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cartwright working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Finkelman is bucking up trying to escape but Cartwright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Finkelman taking shots to the head.
Cartwright sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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 in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#Finkelman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkelman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oh Finkelman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright looking to control but Finkelman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright raining down shots from the mount!
Cartwright postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Finkelman in real trouble here! The ref calls for Finkelman to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clin Cartwright!
Clin Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 133
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Tadageru closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cartwright quickly recovers to half guard.
Tadageru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tadageru.
Cartwright keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cartwright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tadageru.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Cartwright's temple.
Cartwright is controlling Tadageru's trapped leg to prevent Tadageru from advancing to side control.
Tadageru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tadageru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tadageru drops an elbow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Tadageru trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away. #T1#
Tadageru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cartwright defending well though.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Tadageru throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Tadageru.
Tadageru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tadageru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cartwright defending well though.
Tadageru working over Cartwright with some ground and pound. Cartwright looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tadageru.
Tadageru tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Tadageru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Tadageru is controlling well.
Tadageru is just content to waste time from the top position. Cartwright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tadageru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tadageru throwing strikes from guard but Cartwright blocks nicely.
Tadageru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Tadageru throwing strikes from guard but Cartwright blocks nicely.
Tadageru trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cartwright won't allow Tadageru to sweep him here.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Tadageru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright postures up.
Tadageru working a defensive guard but Cartwright passes into half guard.
Tadageru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright turns into Tadageru and is now in his guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Tadageru keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Tadageru trying to control the position.
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck.
Tadageru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tadageru 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 with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tadageru's head.
Tadageru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Tadageru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tadageru defends it nicely.#TD#
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright trying to control but Tadageru postures up.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tadageru 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.
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cartwright to regain full guard.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Tadageru slips an elbow through the middle.
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright has Tadageru pulled in close to control his posture.
Tadageru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tadageru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tadageru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cartwright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tadageru trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tadageru.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tadageru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Tadageru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Cartwright has control of Tadageru's left arm, preventing Tadageru from doing any damage.
Tadageru is working Cartwright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tadageru trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Tadageru is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Tadageru working some strikes from top position.
Tadageru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cartwright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but Tadageru postures up.
Tadageru is looking to advance position but Cartwright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Tadageru is desperately trying to improve his position but Cartwright has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tadageru manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tadageru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Tadageru, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright is thwarting Tadageru's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tadageru manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tadageru keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Tadageru working a defensive guard but Cartwright manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cartwright in the domination position with Tadageru hanging on.
Tadageru dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.#T4#
Tadageru sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tadageru has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tadageru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tadageru.
Cartwright won't allow Tadageru to sweep him here.
Tadageru wants to improve his position but instead Cartwright has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tadageru tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Cartwright not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tadageru was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Tadageru lands a really nice looking cross but Cartwright seems unphased.
Tadageru looks for a takedown but Cartwright sprawls well.#CL2#
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tadageru as Cartwright tries to tie him up.
Cartwright prevents the takedown attempt.
Tadageru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tadageru wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. 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.
Tadageru swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tadageru is working Cartwright over against the cage.
Tadageru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Tadageru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cartwright.#T1#
Cartwright lands an uppercut.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Tadageru.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tadageru's elbow.
Tadageru tries to score a body lock takedown but Cartwright shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Tadageru has clasped his hands together around Cartwright's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tadageru throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cartwright works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Tadageru keeps him under control.
Tadageru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Cartwright's hands, connecting with Cartwright's forehead.
Tadageru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright taking some punishment here, with Tadageru in his half guard. #T2#
Tadageru is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tadageru misses with a head shot. Cartwright uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tadageru postures up and lands a big shot to Cartwright's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tadageru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tadageru won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Tadageru is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Tadageru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright pulls Tadageru in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Cartwright has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tadageru is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tadageru is trying to drag Cartwright to the mat but Cartwright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tadageru drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tadageru leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clin Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tadageru. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tadageru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cartwright napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tadageru taking a breather here.
Tadageru working the head with strikes.
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!
Tadageru working the strikes but Cartwright uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tadageru trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clin Cartwright.
I think Tadageru 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakachi Tadageru!
A victorious Nakachi Tadageru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose 127
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright cracks Jam with a good jab.
Cartwright throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cartwright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jam doesn't seem bothered though.
Cartwright lands a head shot.#CL2#
Cartwright drives through and clinches with Jam against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
#T1#
Cartwright lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a body punch.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jam tries for a takedown but Cartwright manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jam as he jumps to the side.
Jam moves away from the strike by Cartwright.
A little feinted left hand from Jam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.#T2#
Cartwright is looking to score with low kicks.
Jam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Jam, which made it look bad.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Jam sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sammy Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright punishes Jam's body with a nice straight punch.
Clin Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
letting Jam counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Cartwright looking to score a takedown here. Jam is defending well but Cartwright drives through and ends up in Jam's guard.
Jam wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Jam misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Jam didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Jam.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
Jam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Jam pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Jam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Jam looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Jam.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Jam has wrist control.
Jam looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright 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#
Cartwright connects with the punch.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cartwright misses with a looping right.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jam as he jumps to the side.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cartwright tries to stand but Jam is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Cartwright wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jam's closed guard. He's half up but Jam has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jam pivots and extends the arm, Cartwright falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jam! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Jam!
Sammy Jam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bellicose 119
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Bravo unleashes a big counter combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the cage.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Bravo won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Bravo letting Cartwright take a breather here.
Bravo is trying to break free.#TD#
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Bravo stands up and waves to Cartwright to follow him.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravo swivels and escapes.
Cartwright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bravo does it's job there.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clin Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.#CL#
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright is trying to drag Bravo to the mat but Bravo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position. #TD#
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 Bravo uses from the top position.
Bravo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bravo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Bravo 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 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clin Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose 108
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Cartwright is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie throws an elbow but Cartwright slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
Cartwright seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cartwright trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Cartwright denies him.
Gracie advances to full mount.
Gracie looking to finish Cartwright with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cartwright!
Gracie landing punches.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Cartwright is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Cartwright is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Cartwright blocking the ground and pound.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T4#
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie won't let Cartwright get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie scoring with strikes but Cartwright is staying in there.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Cartwright is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie tries to stall but Cartwright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie is trying to drag Cartwright to the mat but Cartwright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to stall.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #BC2#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Cartwright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Cartwright can't break the clinch.
Cartwright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie is working for takedown but Cartwright is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Cartwright looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clin Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Cartwright misses the body punch #TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet. #T3#
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Cartwright clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Cartwright back against the cage.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Cartwright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartwright throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartwright missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Cartwright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Gracie stops Cartwright from standing up.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reinaldo Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Cartwright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cartwright moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinaldo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cartwright pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie taking a breather here. #T1#
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie tries to move to full mount but Cartwright actually manages to regain half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clin Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright looks to clinch #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartwright's guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cartwright for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Clin Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie 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.#T4#
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie continues to stall.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Bors misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright trying to mount his opponent but Bors defends it.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Bors is working away.
Bors keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bors does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Cartwright controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Bors is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Bors won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Bors defends the submission attempt.
Cartwright trying to advance position but Bors counters by regaining guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Bors keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bors keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bors misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bors keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Bors keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bors trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bors misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control.
Bors is not content to let Cartwright control the position. #SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bors has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartwright but great work by Bors.#T4#
Who's going to make the next move?#SU#
Bors decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cartwright to his feet.
Bors throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bors!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright tries to advance to mount but Bors denies him.
Bors wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright wants to control but Bors is keeping him busy.
Bors seems a little lost for a moment, as Cartwright dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Bors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Bors is retaining full guard.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Bors gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cartwright holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB2#
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bors 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.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright sneaks back into half guard.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Bors has control of the leg.
Cartwright wants to control but Bors is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is trying to control but Bors passes into side control!
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bors defends well.
Cartwright wants to control the position but Bors says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU#
Bors decides to return to a standing position.
Bors misses with a hook.
Bors ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Bors swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Bors sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Bors misses with a looping left.
Bors cracks Cartwright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Bors manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bors feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Bors lands with a nice combination. Cartwright backs away looking to recover.
Bors throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bors throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bors swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bors with a body shot.
Bors takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from Bors lands.
Bors avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bors misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control.
Bors throws Cartwright to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bors dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Bors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Bors.
Bors misses with a looping left.
Bors swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Bors misses with a left hand
and Cartwright counters with a left to the body.
Bors misses with a body shot.
Bors misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bors!
Cartwright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bors will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bors keeps working. #T1#
Cartwright controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bors rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Bors!
Bors is fighting to break Cartwright's control of his arms but Cartwright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bors is controlling Cartwright's posture.#T2#
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Cartwright trying to control but Bors is working from the bottom.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cartwright controls the position.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bors can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bors is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Cartwright is staying tight to Bors's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cartwright wants to control but Bors is keeping him busy.
Cartwright tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Bors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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 taking a break here but Bors is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bors does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bors keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bors circles away.
Cartwright slips a jab from Bors.
Bors misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Boris Bors.
I think Bors 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bors!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Bors waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bellicose 86
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Christ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Christ ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
And Cartwright tries to counter it with a takedown but Christ pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Cartwright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christ sprawls well initially but Cartwright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartwright in particular looking to stall.
Cartwright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Cartwright.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christ tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Cartwright is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ misses with the combination.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartwright lands in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright prevents Christ from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Christ 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Christ misses.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christ changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Christ.
Christ lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Christ.#CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cartwright moves forwards but Christ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Christ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeryl Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Christ looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Christ.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Christ stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartwright showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Christ won't allow it.
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.#T1#
Christ is trying to stand up here but Cartwright is controlling him well.
Christ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christ tries to get out of the position.
Cartwright passes to side control.
Christ prevents Cartwright from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright drags him back down.
Cartwright wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Christ prevents Cartwright from improving position. #SUB2#
Cartwright has hold of Christ's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Christ tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cartwright cranks the arm and Christ screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Christ, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Clin Cartwright!
Clin Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cartwright connects with a nice looking jab.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the head.
Cartwright throws a jab but it's blocked by Girith.
Girith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Girith sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Girith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright tests Girith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Cartwright fails with the takedown.
Girith throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright with a hook.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Girith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girith.
Girith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girith.
Girith is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girith prevents Cartwright from improving position.
Girith sneaks back into half guard.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Girith is having none of it.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Girith wants to control the action here but instead Cartwright manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cartwright controlling from the full mount.
Girith gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Girith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Girith wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Girith is defending the position.
Cartwright is thwarting Girith's attempts to control the position.
Girith tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Girith is a slippery customer.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright is trying to control. Girith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright prevents Girith from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Girith pushes him off.
Girith is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright lands a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Girith counters with a thumping low kick.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Girith under the eye.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Girith throws a big counter combination but Cartwright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Girith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Girith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garyn Girith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Girith as he jumps to the side.
Girith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Girith appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girith.
A nice combination there by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a combination
and Girith counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Cartwright backs away, Girith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clin Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Girith pinned against the cage. Girith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Girith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Girith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Girith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Girith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Girith misses the target.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Girith defends it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Girith to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Girith counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Girith tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Girith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Girith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Girith throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Girith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cartwright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartwright's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Girith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clin Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Girith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Girith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Girith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Girith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright controlling the action here.#T1#
Girith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Girith.#SUB#
Girith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Girith holds on and takes a little breather.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving.
Cartwright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Girith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright trying to control but Girith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Girith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Girith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garyn Girith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.#T3#
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Girith tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Girith to the ground. Girith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Girith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Girith counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Girith, which made it look bad.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Girith avoids it really well and circles away.
Girith throws a big counter combination but Cartwright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4##TD2#
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Girith wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clin Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cartwright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clin Cartwright!
A very excited looking Clin 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Clin Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Shakes has closed the distance and engaged Cartwright in a clinch.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cartwright stops a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Shakes jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clin Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shakes.
Shakes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shakes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cartwright just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Cartwright gets control of Shakes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cartwright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shakes preventing the sweep.
Cartwright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright managing to control the position. #T1#
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Shakes controlling him for the moment.
Shakes postures up.
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.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Shakes tries to pass.
Shakes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shakes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shakes wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Shakes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Cartwright has his foot on Shakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakes works his way back into a safe position though.
Shakes wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shakes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Cartwright has his hands on Shakes's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shakes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shakes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Shakes postures up.
Cartwright working a defensive guard but Shakes passes into half guard.
Shakes is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Shakes trying to control the pace.
Shakes is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Shakes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Shakes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7##SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard but Shakes has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (3) Shakes
Cartwright is not content to let Shakes control the position.
Shakes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cartwright's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Shakes working away.
Shakes controlling the position from side mount.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shakes controlling from side mount.
Cartwright tries to buck Shakes off but Shakes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face as Shakes controls the position.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright is trying to control Shakes's posture but Shakes avoids it.
Cartwright tries to bench press Shakes off him but Shakes keeps the position. #T10#
Cartwright manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shakes prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Cartwright is concentrating on defense, preventing Shakes from advancing position.
Shakes passes into side control, despite Cartwright's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (6) Shakes
Shakes controlling from side mount. #T11#
Shakes working away.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Shakes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cartwright's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face as Shakes controls the position.
Cartwright tries to buck Shakes off but Shakes is having none of it.
Cartwright wants to control but Shakes postures up.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Shakes taking a breather here. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
Shakes controlling the position.
Cartwright tries to buck Shakes off but Shakes is having none of it.#T14#
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shakes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shakes is continuing to stall.
Shakes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakes wins on points by 6 to 0.
Marcus Shakes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Clin Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cartwright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goble somewhat.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goble has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Goble
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Goble
Goble manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goble tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg. #T1#
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Goble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Goble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (5) vs (2) Goble
Cartwright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Goble controlling from the top position.
Goble won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (7) vs (2) Goble#SUB2#
Goble 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright stays in close to Goble's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.#T4#
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goble wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5##SUB2#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goble keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright passes Goble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright controlling the pace. #T6#
Goble tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goble moves into full guard.
Cartwright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Cartwright passes Goble's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartwright not doing much here.
Cartwright tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Cartwright works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (10) vs (2) Goble
Cartwright controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Cartwright looking to secure an arm triangle but Goble defends it well.
Cartwright controlling from mount. #T9#
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright content just to control the position here.
Cartwright tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Goble regains half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartwright trying to advance position but Goble counters by regaining guard.
Cartwright passes Goble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Cartwright wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is pressing down on Goble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goble is holding on for now.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.
Goble wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble is trying to control but can't.
Goble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goble is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (13) vs (2) Goble#T12#
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Goble tries to reverse the position but Cartwright maintains control.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Cartwright prevents Goble from getting the reversal.#T13#
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Goble tries to reverse the position but Cartwright maintains control.
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cartwright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cartwright.
Goble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Clin Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Smart!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smart slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cartwright tries to sprawl but Smart drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Smart
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smart seems to be looking for submissions.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position. #SUB2#
Smart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Smart moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (5) Smart#SUB2#
Smart jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cartwright manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cartwright is trying to control Smart's posture but Smart avoids it.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Smart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smart moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smart defends well.
Smart advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (8) Smart
Cartwright is not content to let Smart control the position.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright is not content to let Smart control the position.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Smart is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
#SUB2#
Smart is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Smart is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #SUB2#
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smart trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smart has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.#T5#
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is trying to keep Smart in close.
#SUB#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
Smart looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Smart defends easily.
#T6#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cartwright is tightening it up a little... Smart has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smart reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smart taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clin Cartwright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Nine wants to clinch but Cartwright slips to the side#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cartwright pushing down on Nine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright working over Nine with some ground and pound. Nine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Nine's hands, connecting with Nine's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Nine has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nine wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Cartwright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Nine's temple.
Cartwright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Nine's temple.
Nine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nine taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Nine with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Nine is rocked!#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Nine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright working over Nine with some ground and pound. Nine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nine is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Nine's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
Nine seems to have recovered his senses.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Nine's hands, connecting with Nine's forehead.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Nine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is trying for a kimura here. Nine looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cartwright wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clin Cartwright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Three in a clinch.
#TD2#
Three has clasped his hands together around Cartwright's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cartwright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cartwright.#SUB#
Cartwright has his feet on Three's thighs here. He's pushed Three off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Three screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clin Cartwright! |
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