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Event:
HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1# Carter tries to clinch there but Spong circles away.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL# Carter forces Spong back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Spong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Barry Carter has been cut. Spong keeps the fight on the outside. Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter. Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Carter is rocked! Spong closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Carter out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Spong! A very excited looking Jerome Spong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1# Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2# Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thai, pushing him back against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Thai throws an elbow but misses. The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut. Carter misses with some punches.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage. A short uppercut from Carter. Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Carter. Thai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Thai wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut. Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
#CUT#It looks like Barry Carter has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai. Carter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carter can turn it around. Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Thai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land. Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A nice right hand lands inside from Thai. Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thai up against the cage. Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it. Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Carter lands an uppercut. Thai prevents a body shot from Carter. Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Carter is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# Carter blocking some punches.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Carter stalling the fight.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards. Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut. Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it. Carter gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai. Thai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Carter works on Thai's body with a couple of short punches. Thai looking to stall.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut. Carter avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.#T3# Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards. Thai is trying to stall.
Thai taking a breather. Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those. Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thai as Carter tries to tie him up. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai working aggressively here.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Carter. #T4# Thai is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thai has his back to the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
Carter lands with a left to the head. Carter is stalling here.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands with a light punch inside. Carter lands a body punch in the clinch. Carter leaning against his opponent.
Carter just leaning against Thai, taking a breather. Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that round. The cut man is working on Barry Carter's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Thai gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch. Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter. Carter lands a nice shot to the body. Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2# Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Carter has Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Thai throws a head punch that misses. Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai stalling in the clinch but Carter improves position. #T1# Carter gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards. Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut. Carter lands a hook to the side of the head. Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards. Thai blocks a body shot from Carter. Thai is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thai has his back to the cage. Carter presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai. Thai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thai blocking some punches.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards. Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards. 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! Thai tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Thai back against the cage. #T2# A shot in the inside from Carter. Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter gets an underhook and turns Thai into the cage. Carter blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Carter. Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter. Carter leaning his opponent against the cage. Carter gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thai lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter. #ROC2#Thai is rocked! Stalling in the clinch from Carter.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Barry Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Carter gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2# Carter breaks the clinch.
Thai seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2# Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Thai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Thai throws a leg kick and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it. Thai misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai. Carter avoiding damage.
Thai trying to control the position but instead, Carter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thai into the cage.#T4# Carter slowing the pace effectively. Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Carter breaks from the clinch.
BOOM! Carter lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thai. Thai tries to recover but Carter is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Carter! Barry Carter decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. The defeated Taisto Thai had this to say: 'Back To the gym.. '. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1# Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter. Nox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Nox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Nox is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position. Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nox. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Carter misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land. Nox prevents a body shot from Carter. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nox backwards. Nox is trying to break free. Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Carter. Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nox backwards. Carter pressing his opponent against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nox. Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nox backwards. Nox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage. Nox has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.#T2# A short right from Carter on the inside. Carter lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Carter. Nox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage. Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short left from Carter. A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land. Nox letting Carter take a breather here. A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nox's efforts to push away. Nox blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land. #T3# Carter pushes Nox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nox is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks. Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut. Carter lands with a short shot to the head. Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nox backwards. A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Carter working aggressively here.
Nox tries to circle away but Carter has him pinned against the cage. Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. Carter has Nox pushed against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Carter. Carter lands a left hand.
#T4# A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carter tries to work over Nox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Carter lands a left hand.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head. Carter works on Nox's body with a couple of short punches. Carter misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter throws a series of punches but Nox avoids them all with ease. Carter tries to clinch up but Nox circles away and keeps his distance. Nox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Carter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nox eats them both and turns towards Carter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A jab from Carter misses. Nox defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand. Nox misses with a looping left.#TD2# Nox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carter desperately trying to maintain half guard. Carter regains full guard. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter controlling the position. Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Nox looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Nox wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position. Nox wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carter manages to pass to side control. Nox is looking to improve his position.
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.#T2# Carter is keen to just control but Nox is a slippery customer. Carter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nox! Nox wants to hold on but Carter pushes him away. Nox tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control. Nox felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Carter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# Nox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Carter wants to control the pace but Nox is squirming around nicely. Nox is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nox regains half guard. Carter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Nox is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2# Nox manages to escape and get back to his feet! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Nox off the cage and back into range. Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Nox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter tries to clinch but Nox moves away #TD2# and Nox counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Carter is doing well to control the position and prevent Nox from advancing to side control. Carter wants to get back to full guard. Nox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter wants to improve his position but Nox is controlling well.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Carter trying to control here.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nox can do to turn this around? Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nox! But no joy.#CL# Carter rushes Nox and presses him up against the cage. Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it. Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC# Carter breaks the clinch.
#CL# Carter takes the fight into the clinch. Carter presses Nox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Carter.
Barry Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far. Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut. Carter just leaning against Nox, taking a breather. Carter working aggressively here.
Carter works on Nox's body with a couple of short punches. Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Nox controls the action.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nox's efforts to push away. Carter lands with a left to the head. #T3# Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch. Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nox or not. Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Nox avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage. #BC# Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nox's head backwards. Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Nox circles away.
Nox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Carter tries to clinch up.#T4# A jab from Carter finds it's way through Nox's defenses. Barry Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Carter misses with the combination.
Carter tries to clinch up. Carter tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range. Nox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barry Carter is winning the standup battle so far. Nox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nox circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nox on the side of the head. Colin Nox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2# Nox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Nox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry Carter showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Carter! Barry Carter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1# Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy. Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rapheal's head backwards. Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rapheal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Carter tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it. Rapheal throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem. Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Barry Carter has been cut. Rapheal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter misses with a double jab
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand! Carter looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely. Carter misses with a wild body shot. Barry Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carter wants to clinch up but Rapheal keeps it at a distance.#T1# Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter. Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Carter is rocked! Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Carter is breathing heavily. Carter glances at the clock... BAM! Rapheal nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Carter crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Carter is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal! After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal 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:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1# Bean fails in his attempt to clinch. Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bean tries to clinch up.#CL# Bean rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage. Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean. Carter tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Carter on the inside. Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow. Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bean or not. #BC2# Carter breaks the clinch.
Bean slips a jab from Carter. Barry Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carter throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bean tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it. Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter misses with a wild body shot. Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Carter throws a big shot that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Bean misses its target.#T1# Carter looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range. Carter throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bean closes the distance looking to clinch and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target. Bean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Bean has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
A short right from Carter on the inside. Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Carter gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Carter. Carter lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bean is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Bean avoiding damage.
Bean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD# Bean lands a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU# Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang! Bean is looking to clinch. #CL2# Carter closes the distance and clinches. Bean throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle. Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bean or not. The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Carter just leaning against Bean, taking a breather. Carter gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt.
Carter lands a right hand. #T3# Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Bean is rocked! Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beans head. Carter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bean with a big uppercut! Bean tries to clinch up but Carter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bean to the mat! Bean covers up and Carter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barry Carter! Barry Carter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1# Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barry Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carter looks to clinch and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Barry Carter has been cut. A big left from Hammer misses. Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hammer slips a jab from Carter. Carter misses with a hook. Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.#T1# Carter looks to clinch letting Hammer counter with a right hand. Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it. Hammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Carter avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Despite the aggression on Carter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer lands with a right and another and another! Carter is in big trouble! Hammer lands again and this time it's lights out for Carter! A quality knockout there for Hammer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Hammer! A very excited looking Chad Hammer 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:
HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Carter lands the left hand.#CL# Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Carter lands with a short shot to the head. Thai controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Carter avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Carter working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1# Carter pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2# Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thai throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Thai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Thai. Good shot there by Thai. Thai misses the shot to the body. Carter throws a counter combo. Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab. Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet. Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily. Thai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Carter misses the shot to the body. Carter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thai misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Thai misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Carter misses the shot to the body. Thai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though. Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Carter into the cage. Thai appears to be looking for a big counter. Taisto Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thai avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# A cross from Carter lands. Thai tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target. Thai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter. Carter misses with a looping right. Thai misses with a hook. Thai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter. Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai. Thai lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4# Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thai misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Carter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thai looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away. Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carter avoids the head kick by Thai.
Carter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Thai tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Carter will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter. Carter punishes Thai's body with a nice straight punch. Carter throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Thai looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well. A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thai with a body shot. Carter jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.#CL2# Carter has closed the distance and engaged Thai in a clinch.
Carter misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carter.#BC2# Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thai. Thai avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Thai misses with a kick to the body and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thai defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand. Thai gets off balance looking for a body kick and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Thai is rocked! Thai lands a head kick. Carter smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Barry Carter has been cut. Thai misses with a leg kick. The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Carter connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Carter is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Thai flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Thai is out cold! Carter holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Carter! In his post fight interview, Barry Carter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Taisto Thai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back To the gym.. '. |
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Event:
HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jab from Carter.#CUT2#It looks like Gatrek Tekd has been cut. Good exchange - Carter coming out on top. Tekd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one. As Tekd backs off Carter throws a huge counter combo but Tekd manages to avoid it all. Tekd wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tekd throws out the jab. Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Carter connects with a single shot there. No luck for Tekd with that takedown attempt. #TD# Tekd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tekd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tekd not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Tekd not landing any meaningful shots this time. Tekd working over Carter with some ground and pound. Carter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tekd performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Carter trying to control here.
Carter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tekd is staying active. Tekd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tekd performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Tekd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Carter trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tekd throws a strike but Carter avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Tekd is stalling in the full guard. Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tekd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tekd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tekd misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand. Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tekd. Tekd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Carter misses with a straight right. Tekd jabbing away but nothing is landing. Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tekd. Tekd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tekd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatrek Tekd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Carter clinches up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Carter. #BC2# Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barry Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Carter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tekd to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tekd is stalling in the full guard. Carter is pulling down on Tekd's head to control his posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tekd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tekd controls the pace. Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tekd is one step ahead there. Tekd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gatrek Tekd's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Tekd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD# Tekd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Carter won't allow Tekd to pass to mount. Tekd not landing any meaningful shots this time. Tekd uses his free foot to push down on Carter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carter. Tekd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Tekd scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carter?
Tekd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1# Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tekd lands a big elbow. Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tekd looking to control and managing it successfully. Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tekd looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth. Tekd content just to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Tekd landing punches. Tekd looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# Tekd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Carter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tekd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Carter tries to hold on but Tekd postures up. Tekd throwing strikes here but Carter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tekd scoring with strikes but Carter is staying in there. #ROC#Carter is rocked! Tekd content just to control the position here. Carter is still in real trouble! Can Tekd finish him? Tekd landing strikes from the mount and Carter is in trouble! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tekd cracks Carter 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 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gatrek Tekd! Gatrek Tekd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1# Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body. Carter wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porter. Porter throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem. Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook. Carter thows a left - swing and a miss! Porter unleashes a big counter combination but Carter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Carter jabs at Porter's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it. Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot. Carter looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range. #T1# Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A swing and a miss from Carter. Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot. Barry Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Carter wants to clinch up but Porter keeps it at a distance. Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porter's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Nick Porter has been cut. Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body. Carter throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it. Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Porter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Carter shoots in for a takedown but Porter shows good takedown defense. Porter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter. A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses. Carter misses the shot to the body. Porter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Carter misses with a straight right. A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Porter moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Porter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Carter moves in looking to clinch but Porter pushes him off. Porter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3# Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Carter misses the shot to the body. Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with a nice body shot. Porter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Porter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porter counters with a left to the body. #T4# Porter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Porter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Carter misses the jab. Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot. Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses. Porter slips under a jab from Carter. Porter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout. Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses. Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Porter counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Barry Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carter with a nice cross. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nick Porter's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Porter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter. It seemed like Porter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Carter throws a hook but Porter blocks it. Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter misses with a left hand and Porter counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Porter counter with a right hand. Carter with a poor takedown and Porter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Carter misses with a hook
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Carter misses with a straight left. #CL# Carter clinches. Porter tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Porter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter with a hook.#T2# A shot to the body from Carter misses enabling Porter to counter with a crisp jab. Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Carter connects with the punch. Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing. A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Carter moves into range and clinches up with Porter. Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Porter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carter just stands there and leans against the cage. Barry Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Porter. Carter misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Porter controls the action.
Porter jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Porter misses with an elbow strike.
Porter tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Porter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Carter tries a body shot but Porter blocks it.
#T4# Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Porter backwards. Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter throws a head punch that misses. Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Carter lands with a left to the head. Porter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carter misses with the head strike.
#BC# Carter breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Carter does it's job there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nick Porter's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Carter misses with a body shot.
Porter moves out of range as Carter strikes. Porter dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
#T1# Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Porters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Carter misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses. Porter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab. Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot. Nice defenses there by Porter. A big right from Carter misses. Porter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD# Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2##SUB2# Porter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Carter sitting in guard here, content to control. Carter is fighting to break Porter's control of his arms but Porter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3# Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Barry Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth. Porter wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Carter trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Carter cracks Porter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Porter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Porter avoids the body shot from Carter.
Porter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Porter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Carter jabs at Porter's body.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry Carter showed his dominance in that final round. Well Carter 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Carter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Millediou dives in and scores a takedown into Carter's guard. Millediou passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard. Millediou passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carter! Millediou landing strikes from the mount. Millediou throwing strikes here but Carter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Millediou lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2# Millediou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Carter tries to lock up and control but Millediou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millediou on the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Millediou is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2# Millediou looking to isolate an arm here. Carter doesn't see it coming and as Millediou extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Millediou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alban Millediou! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1# Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Carter throws a lazy right hand but Pushikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Carter stuns Pushikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow. Carter misses with a hook. Pushikov ducked under it nicely. Pushikov appears to be looking for a big counter. Carter wants to clinch. Carter looks to throw the jab but Pushikov is out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Pushikov. That snapped Carter's head back.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pushikov. Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter lands a jab. Carter cracks Pushikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Carter is looking to clinch but Pushikov is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pushikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. No joy there for Pushikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Pushikov gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Pushikov blocks an uppercut.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Carter lands a body punch. Carter throws a head punch that misses. Carter keeps control of Pushikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Carter lands a hook to the side of the head. Pushikov prevents a body shot from Carter. Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pushikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Pushikov. #T2# Pushikov fails to pull guard.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head. Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Pushikov prevents a body shot from Carter. Carter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pushikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carter can turn it around. Pushikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A body shot lands from Carter.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pushikovs head. Carter working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pushikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pushikov blocks a body shot from Carter. #T3# Carter misses with a hook from the clinch. Good body shot from Carter.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Pushikov controls the action.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Pushikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pushikov is breathing heavily. Carter digs a right hand underneath Pushikov's ribcage. Pushikov let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter. Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter. Carter lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Pushikov blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside. Carter misses with a hook from the clinch. Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter lands a shot to the body. Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Carter has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter dominated that round. That's time! Pushikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Carter lands a lovely overhand right.#TD# Pushikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Carter has control of Pushikov's left arm, preventing Pushikov from doing any damage. Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pushikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pushikov is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter wants to stand but Pushikov is controlling the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth. Pushikov passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Pushikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pushikov prevents Carter from improving his position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Pushikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pushikov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Carter drives through and clinches with Pushikov against the cage.
Pushikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Pushikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Carter lands with an overhand left.#T2# Pushikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter wants to clinch. Carter tries to clinch there but Pushikov circles away.
#CL2# Carter rushes Pushikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Carter lands with a short shot to the head. Pushikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Pushikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter. Carter lands a shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter. #T3# Carter lands with a light punch inside. Pushikov blocks a body shot from Carter. Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pushikov backwards. Good body shot from Carter.
A short left from Carter. Barry Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pushikov blocks a body shot from Carter. Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Pushikov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Carter misses with a hook from the clinch. Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# A short right from Carter. Carter tries to throw a body punch but Pushikov avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage. Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pushikov backwards. Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pushikov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pushikov backwards. Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter lands an uppercut. Carter tries for a takedown but Pushikov manages to get underhooks.
Pushikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Carter. Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Pushikov off the cage and back into range. Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Igor Pushikov has been cut. Igor Pushikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pushikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter. The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Carter feints a jab promting Pushikov to slip. Carter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pushikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pushikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pushikov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice jab there from Carter. Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Pushikov throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease. Pushikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. The fighters circle momentarily. Carter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Pushikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Carter rushes Pushikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Carter lands a left hand.
Pushikov is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pushikov. Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Pushikov's ribcage. Pushikov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Pushikov has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter gets through Pushikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pushikov prevents a body shot from Carter. Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter lands a nice uppercut. Carter is leaning against Pushikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Carter tries to throw a body punch but Pushikov avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage. Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Pushikov's ribcage. Pushikov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Pushikov controls his hands.
#T3# Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pushikov backwards. Carter digs a right hand into Pushikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pushikov's gas tank. Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Pushikov controls his hands.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. Barry Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pushikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside. Carter keeps control of Pushikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4# Pushikov blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pushikov. Pushikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pushikov tries to circle away but Carter has him pinned against the cage. Carter lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Carter 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Carter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022 |
#R1# Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonda. Fonda scores with a nice head shot. A slow jab from Fonda misses its intended target. Fonda cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs. Fonda lands with a shot to the body. Fonda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fonda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fonda slips under a jab from Carter. Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fonda's corner calls for a 1-2. Fonda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fonda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.#CL# Carter moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carter scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Carter blocks a body shot from Fonda. Fonda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter gets through Fonda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. I was talking to Carter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonda backwards. Fonda tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Fonda back against the cage. Carter is working Fonda over against the cage. Fonda looks winded! Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fonda's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fonda drops to his knees and Carter pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Carter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022 |
#R1# Carter tries to clinch there but Alpin circles away.
Alpin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice right hand lands inside from Alpin. Carter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alpin misses with a punch to the body.
Alpin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter blocking some punches.
Alpin misses with a short punch on the inside. Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alpin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alpin smiles and moves away.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alpin. #CL2# Alpin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Alpin swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter. Carter misses with a body shot.
Alpin lands an overhand right. Carter throws a low kick but Alpin moves out of range easily. Carter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alpin defends well and Carter ends up having to push Alpin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carter blocks an uppercut.
Alpin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow. Alpin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alpin lands a left hand.
Alpin can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Alpin misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Alpin.
Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpin has double underhooks. Alpin throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alpin. #TD# Carter pulls guard. 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. Carter working a defensive guard but Alpin passes into half guard.
Alpin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Alpin stalling. Carter trying to control here.
Carter pushes Alpin off but Alpin dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# Carter being controlled for a moment. We've been informed that Alpin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Carter trying to remain calm as Alpin controls from the top position. Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Alpin keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee asks Alpin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alpin prefers to stall for the moment though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Alpin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Alpin misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Alpin dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Alpin has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Carter jumps guard but Alpin stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alpin misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter tries to pull guard but Alpin forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Carter tries to circle away but Alpin has him pinned against the cage. Alpin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alpin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alpin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter. Alpin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Carter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head punch on the inside from Alpin fails to land. A short uppercut from Alpin. #T1# Carter letting Alpin take a breather here. Alpin lands a left hand.
Alpin pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Carter is rocked! A head punch on the inside from Alpin fails to land. Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpin misses with the head strike.
Alpin misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter. Alpin misses with the head strike.
Alpin swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alpin. Alpin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alpin has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Alpin swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it. Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpin misses with some punches.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alpin throws a head punch that misses. Alpin has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Alpin misses with a hook from the clinch. Alpin has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alpin misses with some punches.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alpin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Alpin has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Alpin swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter. Alpin misses with some punches.
Alpin misses with some punches.
David Alpin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from Alpin fails to land. Alpin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alpin has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alpin throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter. Alpin has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Alpin misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter blocking some punches.
Alpin misses with a hook from the clinch. Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alpin has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Alpin misses with a hook from the clinch. Alpin misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alpin. Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alpin misses with some punches.
Alpin misses with the head strike.
Alpin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Alpin fails to land. A hook to the body from Alpin.
Carter tries to stall but Alpin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alpin works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch on the inside from Alpin fails to land. Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alpin walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Alpin throws a pinpoint strike between Carter's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Carter crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Alpin scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Alpin! |
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