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Event:
WFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Conrad Cartwright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooper Cartwright's hands.
We've been hearing reports that Conrad Cartwright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cooper Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Conrad Cartwright.
Cooper Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conrad Cartwright tries to avoid it but Cooper Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conrad Cartwright to the ground. Conrad Cartwright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Conrad Cartwright lands a big right hand that sends Cooper Cartwright crashing to the mat! Conrad Cartwright stays standing though and waves Cooper Cartwright back to his feet!
Cooper Cartwright looks up at the clock. Bad move! Conrad Cartwright lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cooper Cartwright. Conrad Cartwright pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Cartwright!
Conrad Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC Red Light District 2
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Adofo tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adofo tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adofo to the ground. Adofo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Adofo rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Adofo.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Adofo manages to get underhooks.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Adofo manages to get underhooks.
Olo Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Adofo pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Cartwright is trying to drag Adofo to the mat but Adofo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Adofo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adofo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adofo.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adofo is defending well.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Adofo has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright looks winded!
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Cartwright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Adofo regains guard.
Adofo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adofo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright won't allow Adofo to sweep him here.
Adofo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Adofo is keeping the position.
Adofo trying to control the position here.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright stands and throws Adofo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adofo is trying to get back to half guard.
Adofo trying to remain calm as Cartwright controls from the top position.
Adofo sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adofo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adofo.#T3#
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Adofo keeps moving.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Adofo is retaining full guard.
Adofo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Adofo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adofo is adopting a defensive guard.
Adofo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adofo has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Adofo drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adofo is defending well.
Adofo is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adofo down to the mat. Adofo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Olo Adofo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adofo is looking to clinch.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Adofo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Adofo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Adofo gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olo Adofo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Adofo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adofo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adofo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Adofo forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.
Cartwright has Adofo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adofo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Adofo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Olo Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.#CL#
Adofo rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Adofo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Adofo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Adofo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Adofo wants to clinch.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adofo tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adofo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adofo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adofo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Adofo pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olo Adofo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright jumps guard but Adofo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adofo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adofo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Adofo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Adofo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Adofo.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Adofo.
Adofo lands a right hand.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Adofo on the inside. #ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Adofo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Adofo finish him?
Adofo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards. #T3#
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cartwright's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cartwright drops to his knees and Adofo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olo Adofo!
After winning the bout, Olo Adofo 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:
WFC Hawaii 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Antias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.
Cartwright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Further stalling from Cartwright.
We've been hearing good reports from Cartwright's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright passes to full mount!
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright moves to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright has the hooks in. Antias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cartwright is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cartwright.#T2#
Antias is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cartwright off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antias is trying to break free.
Cartwright has good solid back control here. #T3#
Antias trying to control the position but Cartwright manages to sink in the hooks.
Cartwright has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Antias's body.
Antias can't escape the position.
Cartwright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antias is trying to stand back up.
Cartwright has good solid back control here. #T4#
Antias can't escape the position.
Good control from Cartwright.
You can see the frustration on Antias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cartwright is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antias tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cartwright is riding his opponent, not letting Antias buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sophus Antias's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antias circles away.#TD#
Cartwright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Antias to the mat! Antias manages to get full guard.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Antias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Antias's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antias can do to turn this around?
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooper Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Antias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antias can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cartwright is taking a breather. Antias 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.#T1#
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Antias is defending the position.
Cartwright moves into full mount! Antias won't be happy about that!
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Antias tries to lock up and control but Cartwright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cartwright fails to take his opponent's back.
Antias is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Cartwright fails to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright controlling from the full mount.
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Antias for as long as he can get away with.
Antias is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright content just to control the position here. #T3#
Cartwright continues to hold on tight.
Antias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cartwright controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Antias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright content just to control the position here.
Antias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright controlling from the full mount.
Cartwright continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Cartwright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sophus Antias's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antias pinned against the cage. Antias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Cartwright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Antias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Cartwright pushes down on Antias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Antias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Antias is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount!
Cartwright controlling the pace for now.
Antias squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cartwright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Antias working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Antias has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Antias wants to escape the position.
Cartwright controls the position.#T3#
I really don't envy Antias right now.
Antias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I really don't envy Antias right now.
Cartwright controls the position.
Sophus Antias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antias tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartwright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Cartwright!
Cooper Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC New York 4
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Camacho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Camacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camacho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Cartwright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cartwright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cartwright passes into half guard.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cartwright.
Camacho is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camacho avoid being mounted?#T1#
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Camacho wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camacho wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright controlling the pace.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camacho!
Cartwright content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Cartwright.
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.
Camacho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Camacho tries to hold on but Cartwright postures up.
Camacho has given up his back here. Will Cartwright look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Cartwright really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Camacho.
Cartwright is continuing to stall.
Camacho tries to escape the position.
Cartwright is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cartwright with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
Cartwright controlling well, preventing Camacho from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright controls the position.
Camacho tries to break free.
Cartwright is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Cartwright.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Cartwright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Camacho avoids it easily.#TD2#
Camacho tries to sprawl but Cartwright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartwright in particular looking to stall.
Camacho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartwright is working away from the top position though.
Camacho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camacho is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount!
Cartwright moves to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is in bad spot here.
Cartwright biding his time, controlling Camacho. #T1#
Cartwright is not going to allow Camacho to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Cooper Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Camacho is trying to break free.
Well, with Cartwright on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Camacho is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Cartwright.
Camacho rolls, trying to escape but Cartwright keeps control of the position.
Cartwright controlling from the back.
Camacho is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright avoiding Camacho 's attempts to control his hands.
Cartwright controls the position.#T3#
Camacho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Cartwright.
Camacho can't escape the position.
Cartwright is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
I really don't envy Camacho right now.
Cartwright controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho is really stuck here.
Cartwright keeps control of the position easily here as Camacho tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Camacho throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Cooper Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Camacho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Camacho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toni Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.#CL#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Camacho has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camacho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Camacho circles away easily
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cartwright. #T1#
Cartwright has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cartwright controlling the position easily from mount.
Cartwright mounts Camacho! Really nice guard pass there!
Camacho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camacho has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cartwright controlling the positon.
Camacho is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Cartwright controls the action.
The adventures of Cartwright the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Cartwright is not going to allow Camacho to sit and survive in this position.
Camacho is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cartwright.
Camacho can't escape the position.
Cartwright is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cartwright is hanging on to Camacho's back as he tries to escape.
Cartwright is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toni Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is not going to allow Camacho to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cartwright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Cartwright!
Our winner, Cooper Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ICE 10:
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Butts cracks Cartwright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Butts.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartwright under the eye.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butts pinned against the cage. Butts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Butts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butts wants it to stay on the feet.
Butts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Butts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Butts throws out a powerful jab.
Butts checks a low kick from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a shot from downtown. Butts moves away and avoids it.
Butts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cartwright in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Butts there.
Cartwright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
It looked like Butts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Butterfingers Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Good standup being displayed there by Butts as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
Butts blocks a low kick nicely.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butts sprawls well. Butts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright walks into a left hand. #T1#
Butts tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Butts there.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Cartwright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Butts moves out of range.
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Butts.
A jab from Butts finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Cartwright misses.
Butts tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Butts.
Cartwright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butts connects with a body shot that sends Cartwright's belly button to the back.
Butts cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Butts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Butts finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses. #T2#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butts as he avoids it easily.
Butts throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Butts works the jab nicely.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Butterfingers Butts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright walks into a jab.
Butts connects with a single shot there.
Cartwright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Cartwright fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Butts.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
Butts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Nice cross by Butts.
Decent striking displayed by Butts there.
Butts throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butts connects with the punch.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Butts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Butts looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Butts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Butts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butts as he avoids it easily.
Cartwright looks winded!
Butts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Butts lands a jab to the head.
Butts tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Butts misses the target.
Butts on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Butts sprawls well.
Butts cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butts defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Butts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Butts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Butts.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Butts.#T4#
Butts throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butts lands a glancing blow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Butts.
Butts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Butts throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Butts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Butts misses.
Butts scores with a nice strike.
Butts missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Butts connects with a looping right hand.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Butts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butts throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Butts misses with a hook.
Butts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Butts misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butterfingers Butts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cartwright moves out of range as Butts strikes.
Butts looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Butterfingers Butts is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butts.
A swing and a miss from Cartwright.
Butts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butts.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cartwright is trying desperately to land a takedown but Butts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cartwright.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Butts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Butts stuffs the takedown.
Butts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Butts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Butts throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butts defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Butts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butterfingers Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartwright moves out of range as Butts strikes.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Butts throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Cartwright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butts moves out of range of the leg kick from Cartwright.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Butts throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Butts looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Butts connects with a crisp jab.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Butts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Butts misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Butts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts misses with a looping right.
Butts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cartwrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butts jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Butts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Butts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartwright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butts loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Butts missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Butts tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butts to the mat! Butts manages to get full guard.
Butts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cartwright grinds an elbow into Butts's temple.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Cartwright in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to get an arm triangle but Butts is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Butts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butts keeps working.
Butts dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.#SUB2#
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butterfingers Butts dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butts throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butts sprawls well. Butts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Butts sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cartwright in his tracks.
Butts throws a hook but Cartwright avoids it easily.
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Butts lands with a right hand.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butts is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Butts circles away and we're back to standing.
Butts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cartwright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Butts misses the target.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Butterfingers Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Butts throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Butts.
Butts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butts misses with a looping right.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright motions for Butts to come forward. Cartwright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Butts.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butts catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Butts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Butts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butts catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Butts scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butts throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Butts sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butts.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Butts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butts finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Butts lands a jab to the nose.
Butts lands with an uppercut that bounces Cartwright off the cage and back into range.
Cartwright is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cartwright throws a hook to the side of Butts's head but Butts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Butts lands the left hand.
Butts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Butts. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Cooper Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Butts scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Butts circles away.
Cartwright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Butts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Butts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Butts sprawls well.
Butts lands with a straight right. Cartwright didn't see that one coming.
Butts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cartwright.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Butts thuds his right hand into Cartwright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Butts misses.
Butts lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Butts jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
Butts dips to his left and cracks Cartwright with an uppercut!
Butts stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright lunges at Butts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butts's hand.
Butts lands with a hook. Cartwright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cartwright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butts catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Butts misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butts doesn't seem bothered though.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butts is able to avoid easily.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Butts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butterfingers Butts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Butts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butterfingers Butts! |
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Event:
ICE 7: Akaʻu
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright moves forwards but Iverson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iverson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cartwright crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Iverson - the referee stops the clock and Cartwright gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Iverson. Cartwright manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Iverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Iverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Iverson shows good takedown defense.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Iverson is just out of range.
Cartwright lands with a right hand. #TD#
Cartwright feints and as Iverson raises his hands in defense, Cartwright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Iverson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cartwright passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Iverson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Iverson trying to control here.
#T1#
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Iverson moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Iverson wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Iverson is rocked!#T2#
Iverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Iverson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Iverson blocks nicely.
Cartwright arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Iverson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cooper Cartwright! |
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Event:
ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright throws a low kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cartwright misses with a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Inhanamoto does it's job there.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright misses with a takedown #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cartwright! Inhanamoto lets Cartwright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Cartwright ducks into an uppercut from Inhanamoto and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto 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:
ICE 3: Hoʻomaka ka huakaʻi
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Gayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gayweather pinned against the cage. Gayweather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gayweather throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Cartwright - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Floyd Gayweather has been cut.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Gayweather. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Cartwright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Gayweather is looking to chop away at Cartwright's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gayweather instigates a clinch.
Gayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Gayweather throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD#
Cartwright drops Gayweather with a big left hand and mounts him. Gayweather is in big trouble!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright looking to control but Gayweather is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Gayweather tries to reverse the position but Cartwright maintains control.
Cartwright is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Gayweather goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cooper Cartwright! |
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Event:
TUF S2: Quarter Finals
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pauli.
Pauli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartwright at a distance.
Pauli lands a body shot.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pauli connects with a jab.
Pauli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Pauli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Pauli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pauli misses its intended target.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Pauli drops Cartwright with a beautiful combination! Cartwright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pauli is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Cooper Cartwright has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pauli's waist but Pauli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cartwright's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pauli looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Pauli lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
Pauli stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pauli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Pauli cracks Cartwright with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cartwright looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pauli finish him?
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauli walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cartwright drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pauli swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cartwright's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Diodorus lands with an overhand left.
Cartwright moves forwards but Diodorus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cartwright motions for Diodorus to come forward. Cartwright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diodorus throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diodorus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diodorus is out of range.
Diodorus is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Cartwright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Diodorus dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Cartwright works his way into full mount!
Diodorus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diodorus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Diodorus controlling the position for now.
Diodorus is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diodorus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diodorus defending well though. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Diodorus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diodorus's coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diodorus wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright moves into full mount! Diodorus won't be happy about that!
Diodorus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cartwright has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diodorus's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Percival Diodorus has been cut.
Diodorus blocking the ground and pound.
Diodorus is squirming around, avoiding Cartwright's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright cracks Diodorus with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cooper Cartwright! |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 1, Day 2
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Tyranis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyranis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyranis swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Tyranis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyranis tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Tyranis tries to sprawl but Cartwright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tyranis tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Tyranis is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyranis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cartwright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyranis!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright won't let Tyranis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Cartwright is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tyranis is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tyranis flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cartwright anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tyranis and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cartwright slips an arm under Tyranis chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cartwright has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cartwright is squeezing on Tyranis like an anaconda would it's prey. Tyranis fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cooper Cartwright! |
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Event:
TUF Trial 6
Date: Jul 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Burgandy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Burgandy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burgandy throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range. #CL#
Burgandy has Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Burgandy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burgandy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgandy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burgandy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgandy connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cartwright blocks the leg kick.
Cartwright dodges the punch combination from Burgandy.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgandy defends it well.
Burgandy throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Burgandy tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Burgandy.
Burgandy throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Burgandy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgandy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Burgandy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgandy throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burgandy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burgandy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burgandy tries to get out of the position.
Cartwright advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgandy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Cartwright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burgandy looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT2#It looks like John Burgandy has been cut.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT2#John Burgandy's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Burgandy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cooper Cartwright! |
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