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Event:
SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartwright as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cartwright is trying to keep Collins in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cartwright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Collins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Collins not doing much here.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins wants to stand but Cartwright has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Collins prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
Collins trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
And Collins counters with a quick kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Cartwright shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Collins darts in and clinches Cartwright up against the ropes.#T4##BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright closes the distance but Collins moves to the side
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
#TD#
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins wants to stand but Cartwright has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to stall but Collins improves his position.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Cartwright tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright looking to slow down the pace here.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Collins 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 trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Collins wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him. #T1#
Collins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range. #CL#
Collins clinches up against the ropes.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
#TD#
Collins jumps guard and drags Cartwright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Collins controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cartwright is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.
Brad Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Cartwright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartwright wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Cartwright tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Collins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright tries to clinch #TD#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright controlling the position.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins 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#
Collins working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Collins is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Cartwright won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Collins has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a thumping low kick.
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.#T3#
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Cartwright wants to clinch.#CL#
Collins has Cartwright up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##TD#
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Collins trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartwright sneaks back into half guard.
Collins content to control rather than advance.
Collins 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Collins! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Shaver circles away easily#TD2#
and Shaver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cartwright (0) vs (4) Shaver
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Shaver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright is trying to escape the position but Shaver is controlling the position. #T1#
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Cartwright is holding Shaver down, trying to stall.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cartwright holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
Cartwright regains half guard.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is trying is best to control the position here.
Shaver is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cartwright is trying is best to control the position here.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Shaver is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaver stalling away here and it's allowed Cartwright to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Cartwright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (4) Shaver
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Shaver is defending the position.
Shaver is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver gets back to half guard.#T4#
Shaver wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver wants to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.#T5#
Cartwright controlling the position easily from mount.
Cartwright is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaver holds on to Cartwright as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Shaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaver for as long as he can get away with.#T6##SUB#
Cartwright looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7#
Shaver is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (11) vs (4) Shaver
What can Shaver do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shaver rolls, trying to escape but Cartwright keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Shaver turns into Cartwright and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (11) vs (6) Shaver
Cartwright pulls Shaver in to control the position. #SUB#
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shaver has passed into half guard!
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Shaver is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Cartwright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaver has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (11) vs (9) Shaver
Shaver trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright trying to control but Shaver flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (11) vs (12) Shaver
Cartwright tries to escape the position.
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (13) vs (12) Shaver#T10#
Cartwright won't allow Shaver to sweep him here.
Cartwright pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright controlling the action here.#T11#
Shaver is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Shaver defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Shaver is defending well.
#T12##SUB#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Shaver is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Shaver is a slippery customer.
Shaver tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Cartwright is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shaver reverses the position - he's now on top in Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (13) vs (14) Shaver
Shaver trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright wants to hit a sweep here but Shaver passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cartwright there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (13) vs (17) Shaver
Cartwright regains half guard.#T14#
Cartwright is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.
Shaver is pressing down on Cartwright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cartwright is holding on for now.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 17 to 13.
A victorious Beaver Shaver 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:
Stepping Stone 85
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kyng has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cartwright regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright controlling Kyng's posture.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng'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.#T1#
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Cartwright is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controls the position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is looking to reverse the position.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Well, if Kyng 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.
#T3#
Cartwright tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright has his hands clasped together around Kyng's back. He's all about the action.
Kyng prevents Cartwright from improving his position.#T4#
Kyng trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyng is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Cartwright wants to sweep but Kyng has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright trying to control the position here.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#T8#
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cartwright is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Cartwright seems keen to control Kyng's posture.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cartwright controlling Kyng's posture. #T10#
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Cartwright wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyng is now in half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Kyng is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
Well, if Kyng 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 is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?#T12#
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #T13#
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Cartwright trying to control here.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tanner Kyng 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:
Stepping Stone 80
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Chancel
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chancel is defending well.
Chancel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cartwright jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Chancel
Cartwright trying to control the action but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Chancel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cartwright 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 Chancel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chancel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Cartwright in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Chancel tries to buck Cartwright off but Cartwright is having none of it.
Chancel is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
The referee asks Cartwright politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartwright prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chancel, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright slows the pace down.
Cartwright taking a break here but Chancel is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Chancel tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
Cartwright is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Cartwright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chancel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (0) Chancel
Cartwright prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Cartwright pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Chancel wants to control but Cartwright is having none of it.#T5#
Cartwright fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Cartwright has hold of Chancel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chancel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Cartwright working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel is in no mood to give up.
Cartwright controlling from the full mount.
Cartwright tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Chancel wants to control but Cartwright is having none of it.#T6#
Chancel can't escape the position.
Cartwright trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Cartwright is really struggling to control Chancel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Cartwright avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.
Cartwright tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Cartwright is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright content just to control the position here.
Cartwright trying to control but Chancel is having none of it. #SUB#
Cartwright is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
#T8#
Cartwright wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chancel is looking to improve his position but Cartwright isn't that keen on the idea.
Chancel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Cartwright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chancel tries to reverse the position but Cartwright maintains control.
Chancel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chancel is defending well. #T10#
Chancel is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chancel is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chancel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Chancel is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Cartwright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chancel tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (11) vs (0) Chancel#T13#
Cartwright is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chancel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (14) vs (0) Chancel
What can Chancel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chancel for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cartwright has got one arm under Chancel's chin. This could be trouble... Chancel trying to control the other hand but Cartwright gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Chancel has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carr Cartwright! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smooth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smooth off to one side.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smooth's waist but Smooth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Smooth with the counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cartwright gets caught napping as Smooth dives in and scores a takedown. Cartwright manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Smooth
Cartwright is controlling Smooth's posture.
Smooth looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Smooth
Cartwright stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Smooth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is staying tight to Smooth's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright controls the position.
Smooth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cartwright's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smooth is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright is pressing down on Smooth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smooth is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Smooth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Smooth moves into full guard.
Cartwright pushes down on Smooth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
Smooth is positioning himself well to prevent Cartwright advancing to mount.
Cartwright is taking a breather. Smooth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Smooth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smooth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
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.
Smooth working a defensive guard but Cartwright passes into half guard.
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (2) Smooth
Cartwright wants to control but Smooth is keeping him busy.
Smooth is looking to reverse the position.
Smooth is holding Cartwright down, trying to stall.#T6#
Smooth struggling a bit here.
Smooth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here.
Smooth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (8) vs (6) Smooth
Cartwright is keeping busy.
#T7#
Cartwright trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Smooth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cartwright.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smooth's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cartwright looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Smooth tries to get the hooks in deep but Cartwright pushed the leg off.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Cartwright just trying to survive but Smooth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cartwright is keeping busy.
Smooth is not going to allow Cartwright to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Smooth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cartwright has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9#
Smooth is not going to allow Cartwright to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Cartwright showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Cartwright right now.
Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Smooth pushes him away. #T10#
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smooth works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (8) vs (9) Smooth
Smooth doesn't have the hooks in and Cartwright manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (10) vs (9) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (13) vs (9) Smooth
Cartwright working away.#T11#
Smooth is looking for a sweep.
Smooth regains half guard.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright controlling the action here. #T12#
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but Smooth defending well. #T13#
Smooth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smooth is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smooth trying to control the position.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Smooth is working away.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smooth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 13 to 9. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Thumb as Cartwright shoots in.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Thumb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thumb goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Thumb avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thumb's waist but Thumb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carr Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Thumb tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thumb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Thumb shoots in and gets a takedown into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Thumb
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Thumb is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cartwright rolls with it to try and escape but Thumb cranks on the arm and Cartwright is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb 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:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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 Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Vovchanchyn as Cartwright shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carr Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright shoots in but Vovchanchyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Cartwright shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cartwright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cartwright stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Cartwright jumps guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Cartwright manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartwright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vovchanchyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Cartwright gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn looks winded!
Vovchanchyn has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Cartwright is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartwright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
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 Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartwright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Vovchanchyn 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 is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Cartwright is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T5#
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cartwright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vovchanchyn to the ground. Vovchanchyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter the offense by Cartwright and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T6##CL2#
Vovchanchyn rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Vovchanchyn
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the top position.
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vovchanchyn postures up.
#T7#
Cartwright is controlling Vovchanchyn's posture.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vovchanchyn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vovchanchyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
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 (2) vs (2) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T8#
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Cartwright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vovchanchyn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vovchanchyn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vovchanchyn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (2) vs (6) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vovchanchyn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vovchanchyn working away.#T9#
Vovchanchyn controlling the position from side mount.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright trying his best to control but Vovchanchyn has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (2) vs (8) Vovchanchyn
Cartwright wants to hold on but Vovchanchyn pushes him away.
Vovchanchyn controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is trying to reverse the position but instead Vovchanchyn has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (2) vs (11) Vovchanchyn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn not allowing Cartwright to control his hands.
Will Vovchanchyn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cartwright trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn manages to sink in the hooks.
Cartwright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Vovchanchyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Vovchanchyn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Vovchanchyn keeps him under control.
Cartwright is looking to control Vovchanchyn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?#T12#
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Cartwright is holding on to half guard well.
Vovchanchyn tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Vovchanchyn has control of the leg. #T13#
Vovchanchyn wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Vovchanchyn is controlling well.
Cartwright is holding on to half guard well.
Cartwright wants to sweep but Vovchanchyn has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (2) vs (14) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn working away.#T14#
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright trying to get back to full guard but Vovchanchyn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (2) vs (17) Vovchanchyn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Fedor Vovchanchyn 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:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright working away.#SUB2#
Cartwright has hold of Cerqueira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cerqueira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cartwright cranks the arm and Cerqueira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cerqueira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carr Cartwright! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hartwell clinches with his opponent.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Hartwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright jumps guard but Hartwell stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brad Hartwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carr Cartwright.
Hartwell has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hartwell jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cartwright smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hartwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hartwell just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell pulls Cartwright into guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Hartwell keeps moving.
Cartwright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hartwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Cartwright pushes down on Hartwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.#SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Hartwell gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Hartwell's guard.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartwell is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Hartwell's guard.
Hartwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hartwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Cartwright trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Hartwell is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Hartwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage. #T5#
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Hartwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Hartwell is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Hartwell defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
It looks like Cartwright might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hartwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Hartwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (3) Cartwright
Cartwright avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hartwell is trying to escape the mount but Cartwright keeps good control and instead manages to take Hartwell's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hartwell (0) vs (6) Cartwright
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Cartwright wants to control but Hartwell is keeping busy.
Hartwell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cartwright.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Cartwright has got one arm under Hartwell's chin. This could be trouble... Hartwell trying to control the other hand but Cartwright gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hartwell has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carr Cartwright! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 52
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Shart counters by moving into the clinch.
Shart is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Shart successfully pulls guard.
Shart pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shart manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Shart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shart has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright seems keen to control Shart's posture.
Shart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart being controlled here momentarily.
Cartwright is continuing to stall.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Shart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (2) Cartwright
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright pushes down on Shart's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Shart is defending it quite comfortably.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright is pressing down on Shart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shart is holding on for now.
Shart is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Shart is defending the position. #T4#
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Shart is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (2) vs (5) Cartwright#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shart has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shart! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (5) Cartwright
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Shart wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Shart pushes down on Cartwright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Shart content to control rather than advance.
Cartwright keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Shart wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Shart is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Cartwright trying to control but Shart postures up.
Cartwright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully. #T9#
Shart being controlled here momentarily.
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright is trying to hold Shart in close to prevent damage but Shart has managed to pass into half guard.
Shart trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is concentrating on defense, preventing Shart from advancing position. #T10##SUB#
Shart is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright trying to control here.
Cartwright moves into full guard.
#T11#
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Shart is proving a slippery customer.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Shart trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (7) Cartwright
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Shart 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.#T12#
Cartwright passes Shart's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shart defends it well.
Cartwright seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Cartwright might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T13#
Cartwright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shart tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Shart is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright is thwarting Shart's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Shart is a slippery customer.#T14#
Cartwright is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Shart's thigh. Shart counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright wins on points by 7 to 4.
Rumsfeld Shart was interviewed post fight and said 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hartwell clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Hartwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Hartwell shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hartwell closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hartwell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Cartwright
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hartwell tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hartwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Hartwell 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 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carr Cartwright! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 46
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the cage. #TD#
Kersikov jumps into guard, dragging Cartwright to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer.
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 looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T2#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartwright 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: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Cartwright
Cartwright trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass. #T4#
Cartwright trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #T5#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T6##SUB2#
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T7#
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cartwright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Cartwright
Cartwright has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Cartwright
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Cartwright's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Cartwright seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Cartwright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (7) Cartwright
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Cartwright is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (7) Cartwright
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB2#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright keeping control of the position.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Cartwright is still trying to improve position.
Cartwright has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Well,Kersikov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Cartwright wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Cartwright controlling the position well.
Cartwright trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T14#
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartwright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hlervu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hlervu but Hlervu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Hlervu sprawls well.#TD2#
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Cartwright wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright is doing well to control the position and prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
#T4#
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 is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Cartwright pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hlervu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Cartwright keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura but Cartwright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hlervu to get the leverage. #T7#
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Hlervu not doing much here.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
#T8#
Cartwright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hlervu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Cartwright is controlling Hlervu's trapped leg to prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.#T9#
Hlervu prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Cartwright managing to control the position.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Hlervu won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Cartwright looking to control.
#SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet. #T12#
Hlervu trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hlervu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #T13#
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright looking to control.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Hlervu preventing the sweep. #T14#
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Hlervu
Cartwright passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for subs from the bottom but Cartwright mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cartwright trying to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Isaia Palamo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Palamo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Palamo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
Palamo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palamo trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Palamo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cartwright dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Palamo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palamo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palamo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Palamo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Palamo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palamo has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
Cartwright won't allow Palamo to sweep him here.
Palamo keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Palamo wants to sweep but no luck.
Palamo keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Palamo seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palamo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Palamo seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Palamo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palamo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (4) Palamo
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.#T3##SUB#
Palamo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palamo has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Palamo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palamo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palamo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #T4#
Cartwright looking to control.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but Palamo postures up. #SUB#
Palamo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palamo has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cartwright has an active guard here but Palamo has managed to pass into half guard.
Palamo wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Palamo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright is looking to control Palamo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Palamo is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palamo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Palamo is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
Palamo wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Palamo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Cartwright controls Palamo momentarily but Palamo frees himself. #SUB2#
Palamo drops back looking for a leg! Cartwright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cartwright manages to kick Palamo off! Palamo jumps back into Cartwright's guard.
Palamo is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
#T8#
Cartwright seems keen to control Palamo's posture.
Palamo postures up.
Palamo preventing the sweep.
Palamo trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright working a defensive guard but Palamo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (2) vs (7) Palamo
Palamo controlling the position from side mount. #T9##SUB2#
Palamo swings around for an armbar but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Palamo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (4) vs (7) Palamo
Palamo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Palamo is looking to get back to full guard here but Cartwright has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (7) vs (7) Palamo
Palamo is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
Palamo is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palamo keeps working. #SUB#
Cartwright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palamo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartwright but great work by Palamo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (7) vs (11) Palamo#T10#
Palamo tries to advance position but instead Cartwright slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Palamo.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Palamo has control of the leg.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palamo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palamo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (11) vs (11) Palamo
You can see the frustration on Palamo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Palamo trying to control the action but Cartwright just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Cartwright is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Palamo is defending well though. Cartwright let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Cartwright has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Palamo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Palamo turns into Cartwright and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (11) vs (13) Palamo#T12#
Palamo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Palamo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palamo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Palamo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13#
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Palamo wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Palamo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Palamo looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (13) vs (13) Palamo
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Palamo keeps moving. #T14#
Palamo pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Palamo trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Palamo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Palamo wants to sweep but no luck.
Palamo 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: Cartwright (13) vs (15) Palamo
Palamo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Palamo wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palamo wins on points by 15 to 13.
Isaia Palamo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki closes the distance and pushes Cartwright back into the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Matariki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Matariki has Cartwright pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matariki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cartwright tumbling to the mat - Matariki dives into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Matariki
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matariki trying to move into half guard but instead Cartwright has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Matariki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Matariki is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Matariki is controlling Cartwright's trapped leg to prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Matariki wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki trying to control here.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Cartwright is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Cartwright prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Matariki 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (2) vs (6) Matariki#T5#
Cartwright holding on to Matariki's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Matariki not allowing Cartwright to control his hands.
Cartwright breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (4) vs (6) Matariki
Matariki controlling Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Matariki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (10) Matariki
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cartwright is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (4) vs (13) Matariki
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well. #T7#
Cartwright is controlling Matariki's trapped leg to prevent Matariki from advancing to side control.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright is trying to hold Matariki in close to prevent damage but Matariki has managed to pass into half guard.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Matariki has control of the leg.
Cartwright keeping hold of Matariki's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matariki is aware though and is defending well.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#SUB#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matariki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Matariki 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 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carr Cartwright! |
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