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Event:
HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams prevents Carden from improving his position.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carden trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden trying to control from the bottom.
Carden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams. #T1#
Carden wants to get back to full guard.
Carden is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Carden is retaining full guard.
Williams won't allow Carden to sweep him here.
Carden keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Carden counter with a right hand.
Carden looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Carden seems unphased.
Carden throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams tries for a takedown but Carden circles away easily
and Carden counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams misses with a body shot
enabling Carden to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Carden stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Carden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carden misses with a body shot.
Williams slips under a jab from Carden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams jabs at Carden's body.
Carden throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Carden throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Williams controlling from the top position. #T3#
Williams wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Carden has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
Carden keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carden has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas Carden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Carden as Williams shoots in.
Carden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Carden.
The fighters circling - Carden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carden defends it nicely.
Carden feinted with a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Carden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Carden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carden connects with a body shot.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Carden's head.
Carden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams goes for a double leg but Carden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carden continues to drive forward.
Williams with a poor takedown
enabling Carden to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Carden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Carden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Williams tries to move into range but Carden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Williams misses with a hook.
Carden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carden.
Carden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice takedown defense from Carden. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams fails with the takedown
enabling Carden to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carden throws out the jab.
Williams slips a straight right by Carden.
Williams has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Carden to counter with a crisp jab.
Carden misses with a wild body shot.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Carden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams misses with a hook
and Carden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carden but Carden pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Carden catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Carden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams misses with a hook
letting Carden counter with a right hand.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carden counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Carden catches Williams right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Carden has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Carden steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Carden lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Williams falls backwards - clearly groggy! Carden dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Carden!
An intense looking Thomas Carden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Man that boy was talking a bunch of crap before this fight. But I came out here and showed his ass how we country boys do it. Line me up another one. Yeehaaw!'. |
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Event:
HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Carden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carden swings for the body but Malikai moves out of range.
Malikai scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Carden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carden looks to land a right hand but Malikai moved out of range.
Malikai stuns Carden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malikai tries to clinch but Carden moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malikai.
Malikai slips under a jab from Carden.
Carden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malikai cracks Carden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carden throws a shot from downtown. Malikai moves away and avoids it.
Malikai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carden keeps the fight on the outside.
Carden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Malikai clinches up against the cage.
Carden digs a right hand into Malikai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malikai's gas tank.
Malikai misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Malikai blocks an uppercut.
Malikai blocking some punches.
Carden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malikai lands with a left to the head.
Carden works on Malikai's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Carden fails to land.
Carden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malikai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Malikai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malikai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Malikai.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carden prevents a body shot from Malikai.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Malikai throws a punch but it's blocked by Carden.
Carden misses with a punch on the inside.
Carden missing with knees to the body.
Carden looking to throw knees to the head but Malikai is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
Carden misses with a punch on the inside.
Malikai lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malikai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malikai tries a body shot but Carden blocks it.
A hook to the body from Malikai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malikai.
Malikai avoiding damage as Carden throws knees to the body.
Malikai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malikai lands a hook that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Malikai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
Carden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malikai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Carden takes a shot to the head.
Malikai prevents Carden from breaking the clinch.
Carden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malikai's elbow.
A body shot lands from Carden.
Malikai tries to work over Carden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malikai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Malikai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malikai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malikai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Carden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Carden fails to land.
A short right from Malikai on the inside.
Carden blocks a body shot from Malikai.
Malikai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
Malikai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Malikai pushes Carden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malikai gets through Carden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carden blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malikai throws a head punch that misses.
Malikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malikai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Malikai. #T4#
Carden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malikai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carden avoids the elbow strike from Malikai, against the cage.
Malikai tries to work over Carden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malikai is defending well for now.
Carden lands with a left to the head.
Carden missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malikai throws an elbow but misses.
Carden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malikais head.
Malikai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carden has a couple of punches blocked by Malikai.
Carden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malikai working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Carden.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Carden lands a left hand.
Malikai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardens head.
Carden misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Malikai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Malikai clinches up against the cage.
Carden struggles to land a body shot inside as Malikai controls his hands.
Malikai lands a hook that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malikai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carden prevents a body shot from Malikai.
Malikai misses with a punch to the body.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carden prevents a body shot from Malikai.
Carden lands a nice shot to the body.
Malikai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malikai scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Malikai.
Nasir Malikai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carden looking to slow down the pace here.
Carden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikai blocks a body shot from Carden.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carden misses with a body punch.
Malikai works on Carden's body with a couple of short punches.
Malikai working aggressively here.
Malikai scores with a shot to the side of Carden's head. #T1#
Malikai blocks an uppercut.
Malikai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malikai misses with a punch on the inside.
Malikai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malikai pushes Carden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malikai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malikai misses with a body punch.
Malikai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carden.
Malikai blocks an uppercut.
Malikai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Malikai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carden stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Malikai.
Malikai managing to block the knees to the body from Carden.
Malikai misses with the head strike.
Carden scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Malikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carden.
Carden prevents a body shot from Malikai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malikai.
Malikai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carden misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Malikai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malikai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malikai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Malikai.
Malikai misses with the head strike.
Malikai has a couple of punches blocked by Carden.
Malikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Malikai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden looking to stall.
Malikai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
A short right from Malikai on the inside. #T3#
Malikai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden blocks a body shot from Malikai.
Malikai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malikai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carden's elbow.
Malikai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carden trying to stall but Malikai improves his position.
A hook to the body from Malikai.
Malikai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Malikai.
Malikai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malikai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malikai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Malikai.
Come on Carden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malikai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malikai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malikai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Malikai gets through Carden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carden fails to land.
Malikai blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Carden.
Carden is leaning against Malikai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carden scores with a shot to the side of Malikai's head.
Carden looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malikai.
Malikai swings wildly with an uppercut but Carden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malikai tries to throw a body punch but Carden avoids it by throwing Malikai back against the cage. #BC#
Carden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carden throws a shot from downtown. Malikai moves away and avoids it.
Malikai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Carden's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malikai misses with a wild combination.
Carden slips under a jab from Malikai.
Some wild striking there from Carden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Malikai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Carden missing with a left hand there. Malikai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malikai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nasir Malikai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Malikai - just one landing.
Carden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malikai misses the shot to the body.
Carden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Malikai darts in and clinches Carden up against the cage.
Malikai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carden's elbow.
Malikai can't find room to land a body shot as Carden controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malikai.
Malikai scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malikai pushes Carden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malikai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Malikai lands a nice elbow.
Carden looking to throw knees to the head but Malikai is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malikai misses with a body punch.
Carden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malikai lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Malikai.
A right handed body shot lands from Malikai.
Malikai lands an uppercut.
Carden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Malikai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malikai.
Malikai digs a right hand into Carden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carden's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Malikai.
Malikai lands a nice uppercut.
Malikai struggles to land a body shot inside as Carden controls his hands.
Malikai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Malikai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Nasir Malikai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Malikai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carden's elbow.
Carden swings wildly with an uppercut but Malikai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carden working aggressively here.
Malikai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malikai.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Malikai takes a shot to the head.
Thomas Carden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Carden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carden throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short left from Carden.
Malikai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malikai avoids it.
Carden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malikai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
Malikai lands a body punch.
Carden misses with a knee to the head.
Carden swings wildly with an uppercut but Malikai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carden backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carden. #T4#
Malikai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Carden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malikai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malikai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malikai blocks a body shot from Carden.
Malikai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carden misses with the head strike.
Malikai lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carden misses with a knee strike.
Carden gets through Malikai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carden working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Malikai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malikai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Malikai!
Nasir Malikai 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 44: Nomura v Dragon Li
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Black takes a swing at Carden's ribcage but misses.
Carden lands the left hand.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carden throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Carden catches Black with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Carden misses its intended target.
Black scores with a body shot.
Black jabs at Carden's body.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Carden.
Carden thuds a left hand into Black's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black avoids the body shot from Carden.
#T1#
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black looks to land a left hand but Carden moved out of range nicely.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Carden ducks down to avoid it.
Carden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carden throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Carden finds it's way through Black's defenses.
Carden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Carden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carden connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Carden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Black misses the jab.
A left lands for Carden.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Carden is looking to counter punch.
Black throws a jab when Carden was well out of range.
Carden slips under a jab from Black.
Carden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas Carden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carden misses the shot to the body.
Carden lands a jab to Black's midsection.#T2#
Carden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carden's waist but Carden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Black releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Carden misses.
A nice combination there by Carden.
Black tries for a takedown but Carden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Black.
Carden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carden scores with a nice right hand.
Carden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carden throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black with the counter takedown but Carden avoids it easily.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Carden as he connects with a hook.
Carden lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased.
#TD2#
Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carden was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Black is in close to Carden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carden tries to get out of the position.
Black wants to pass the guard but Carden is keeping the position.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black passes Carden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black trying to control from Carden's half guard. Carden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Black wants to pass the guard but Carden is keeping the position.
Black being controlled here momentarily.
Black wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Carden trying to control the position.
Black wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Carden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carden has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black thows a huge punch but Carden dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Carden is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Black has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Black there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carden is working hard here to advance position.
Black lands with some strikes.#T2#
Black looking to control but Carden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carden wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Carden working to try and regain half guard.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Black is punishing Carden with strikes - can he finish him?!
Carden is keeping busy.
Black throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Black struggling to land strikes to the head as Carden covers up.
Carden wants to escape the position.
Carden covering up well under a series of strikes from Black.
Black lands with a hammerfist to the side of Carden's head.#T4#
Carden wants to escape the position.
Black misses with a punch to the head.
Carden is trying to break free.
Carden has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Black.#SUB2#
Carden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Carden just trying to survive but Black is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Black lands a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carden won't enjoy being in this position. Black looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Carden is tapping - it's over boys! Black picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Black!
An out of breath Devon Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WFC 41: Chai v Kadurov
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Little loads up on a big right hand but Carden slips the punch.
Donk. Carden catches Little right on the button with a cross.
Carden moves out of range of the strikes.
Little slips a jab from Carden.
Carden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carden misses with a straight right.
Little fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carden is out of range.
Little lands with an uppercut that bounces Carden off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Little misses its intended target.
Carden misses the shot to the body.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Carden throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Carden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Good exchange - Little coming out on top.
Little throws out a loose jab but Carden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carden misses the jab.
Carden throws a body shot but no joy.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by Carden's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Little does it's job there.#T1#
Carden misses with a straight right.
Little avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little moves out of range of the strikes.
Little scores with a punch to the head.
Carden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Jab, jab by Carden - just one landing.
Little takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Carden moves away and avoids it.
Little is looking to slow Carden down with leg kicks.
Little misses with a hook. Carden ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Little misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
Little showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carden.
A cross from Little lands.
Carden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Little avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little moves away from the strike by Carden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little throws out a loose jab but Carden uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Carden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Little uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carden.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Carden misses the target.
Carden misses the jab.
Carden connects with a looping right hand.
Carden connects with the punch.
Carden throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Little slips a jab from Carden.
Carden sizes up Little with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carden slips under a jab.
Ty Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Carden takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Carden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Little connects with a right hand. Carden shakes it off.
Carden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carden.
Little wants to land a leg kick but Carden is out of range.
Little throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carden scores with a nice head shot.
Little cracks Carden with a good jab.#T3#
Carden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Carden.
Little misses with a straight left.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden throws a hook but Little blocks it.
Little throws out a counter right but Carden avoids it with no problem.
A left and a right from Little both land. Nice combination.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Carden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Little uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carden.
Carden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Carden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carden checks a leg kick.
Carden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Little misses.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Carden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little throws out the jab.
A left lands for Carden.#T4#
Little avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little misses with a looping left.
Little connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carden. Carden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carden swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carden moves away.
Little comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Little throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Little throws out a loose jab but Carden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carden lands with a shot to the body.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Little throws a right and a left that Carden avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Little has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Carden throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Carden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carden slips under a jab from Little.
Carden moves out of range as Little strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little throws a lazy right hand but Carden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carden throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ty Little will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Carden ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Carden throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
Carden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carden ducks under a wild hook from Little.
An attempted straight right counter from Carden misses the target.
Little looks to land a left hand but Carden moved out of range nicely.
Carden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Little lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Carden.
Sloppy strikes from Little. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Carden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Little on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carden with the ground and pound but Little regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Carden is trying to work for a kimura but Little is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Little works his way to full guard. Good work.
Little is pulling down on Carden's head to control his posture. #T1#
Little preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carden is looking to work some ground and pound but Little has wrist control.
Carden postures up in Little's guard and throws a big left but Little blocks it.
Carden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carden throws an elbow that misses. Little uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carden's guard. Nice move by Little!#REVB#
Little trying to control but Carden is working from the bottom.
Carden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Carden has a closed guard, preventing Little from standing up.
Carden looking for a sweep. Not yet Carden, not yet.
Little has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carden is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ty Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
A jab from Little misses.
Little throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carden on the side of the head.
Carden lands a nice shot to the body.
Carden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little.
Carden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little throws a hook but Carden avoids it easily.
Carden avoids the body shot from Little.
Carden wants to clinch up but Little keeps it at a distance.
Little connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carden's hands.
Little throws an off balance right hand
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ty Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carden.
Little walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Little misses with a head kick.
Little lands a nice shot that snaps Carden's head back.
Carden misses with a straight right. #TD#
Little gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carden to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carden is stalling in the full guard.
Little wants to stand and escape but Carden is having none of it.
Carden chips away with some ground and pound.
Carden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carden is looking to work some ground and pound but Little has wrist control.
Carden is working Little over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carden looking to pass the guard.
Carden throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Carden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Little throws a series of punches but Carden moves out of range.
Carden appears to be looking for a big counter.
Little lands a jab to the nose.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Carden ducks down to avoid it.
Little keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carden slips a straight right by Little.
Little misses with a right hand
and Carden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Little moves away from the strike by Carden.
Carden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carden ducks under a wild hook from Little.
An attempted straight right counter from Carden misses the target.
Carden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carden is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little throws a sloppy head kick and Carden moves out of range easily.
Little throws a right hand that misses
and Carden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little.
Carden misses the jab.
A nice side step and Little releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Little throws a hook to the side of Carden's head but Carden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carden jabs Little to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Little throws out a loose jab but Carden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Carden.
A big right from Carden misses.
Carden looks to throw the jab but Little is out of range. #CL#
Little gets tackled into the cage by Carden. Carden maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Little's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Little scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carden staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Little misses.
Carden looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Little takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carden throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden wants to clinch up but Little keeps it at a distance.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Carden.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Little's corner calls for a 1-2. Little obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Carden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carden throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
Little blocks a jab.
Little takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carden throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
A big left from Little misses.
Carden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Little.
Carden misses with a straight left.
Carden misses with a body shot.
Little lands a lovely overhand right.
Carden throws the left hand but Little avoids the punch easily.
Little throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Little throws a hook but Carden blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Little.
#T3#
Little tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Carden with that takedown attempt.
Carden looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
Little falls off balance throwing a combination
and Little takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carden throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carden throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
Carden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Little finds it's way round the side to connect with Carden's head.
Carden slips under a jab.
Carden is looking to counter punch.
Carden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Carden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Little misses the jab.
A big left from Little misses.
It looked like Carden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carden moves forwards but Little connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Little.
A shot to the liver by Carden. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Little darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Little connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carden momentarily.
#T4#
Little fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carden.
Carden misses with a hook. Little ducked under it nicely.
Carden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carden. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little catches Carden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Carden clinches.
Little wants to get back to striking at distance but Carden won't allow it.
#BC2#
Little breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Little slaps away a takedown attempt from Carden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Carden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Carden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Carden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Little looks to land a right hand but Carden moved out of range.
Carden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Carden staying out of range there.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carden.
Little misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Little comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Little has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ty Little!
After the fight, Ty Little was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Carden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carden throws an overhand right that lands on Mullen's shoulder, as Mullen tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Mullen.
Mullen with the counter takedown but Carden avoids it easily.
Mullen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mullen walks into a jab.
Carden scores with a hook.
Carden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mullen's hands.
Mullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mullen tries to counter it with a takedown but Carden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen shoots in for a double leg but Carden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown but Carden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Carden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Mullen.
Mullen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Carden moves into the clinch successfully.
Carden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mullen backwards. #T1#
Mullen working aggressively here.
Carden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carden as Mullen tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Carden.
Mullen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carden with a knee to the head.
Mullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Carden.
Still in the clinch, Carden scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carden.
Carden is leaning against Mullen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carden lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Carden on the inside. #TD2#
Mullen has picked Carden up - he's going for a ride! Mullen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Mullen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carden gets back to full guard.
Mullen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mullen wants to pass the guard but Carden is keeping the position.
Carden looking for a sweep. Not yet Carden, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen postures up.
Carden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Carden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Mullen is trying to control the position but Carden postures up.
Carden is in close to Mullen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Mullen working for a triangle but Carden defends it easily.
Carden works over Mullen with some ground and pound from guard.
Mullen trying to keep a closed guard but Carden is proving a slippery customer.
Mullen wants to sweep but no luck.
Carden stands up over Mullen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mullen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Mullen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mullen working for a triangle but Carden defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mullen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carden postures up in Mullen's guard and throws a big left but Mullen blocks it.
Mullen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carden's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Mullen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carden! #REVR#
Mullen is trying to control Carden's posture but Carden avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Carden shoots in looking for a takedown. Mullen tries to sprawl out of it but Carden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mullen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mullen closes the distance and clinches up with Carden, looking for a takedown. Mullen pushes Carden against the cage but Carden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mullen tries to move into range but Carden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carden throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mullen is defended easily by Carden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden throws a body shot but no joy.
Carden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Mullen.#T1#
Mullen closes the distance and clinches up with Carden, looking for a takedown. Mullen pushes Carden against the cage but Carden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Mullen moves into the clinch.
Carden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullen can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carden.
Mullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carden's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Carden.
Mullen stalling in the clinch.
Carden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden effectively controlling the action here.
Carden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mullen.
Mullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Carden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden cracks Mullen with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Carden is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mullen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carden to the mat. Carden regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullen controlling from the top position. #T2#
Carden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nick Mullen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mullen looking for submissions off his back.
Carden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Carden in his half guard. #SUB2#
Mullen actively working from the bottom here.
Carden winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Carden winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mullen controlling the position for now.
Carden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carden winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mullen wants to control but Carden is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carden with shots to the head and body - Mullen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mullen is looking to get to half guard.
Mullen regains half guard.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Mullen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carden throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Mullen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Carden lands with a good body shot.
Carden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas Carden is winning the standup battle so far.
Carden misses with an uppercut. Mullen saw that one coming.#TD2#
Mullen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carden!
Mullen taking a break here but Carden is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carden's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden is refusing to be controlled, as Mullen sits in half guard.
Mullen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Mullen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mullen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mullen dominating with strikes here.
Mullen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mullen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carden is looking to escape.
Mullen lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Carden wants to control but Mullen is having none of it.
Carden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mullen trying to control but Carden is having none of it.
Carden can't escape the position.
Mullen unloading with bombs!
Carden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Mullen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nick Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullen controlling the pace for now.
Mullen wants to control the pace but Carden is squirming around nicely.
Mullen prevents Carden from getting the reversal.
Mullen throwing strikes here but Carden is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mullen is trying to control here but Carden has managed to regain half guard.
Carden is refusing to be controlled, as Mullen sits in half guard. #T4#
Mullen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mullen moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Mullen crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Mullen swings around for an armbar but Carden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mullen's guard.#SUB2#
Mullen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas Carden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carden is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Carden!
As Thomas Carden got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Man that boy was talking a bunch of crap before this fight. But I came out here and showed his ass how we country boys do it. Line me up another one. Yeehaaw!'. |
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Event:
WFC 36: Dias v Chai
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Carden misses with a hook. Winslow ducked under it nicely.
Winslow moves out of range as Carden strikes.
Winslow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winslow defending well as Carden loads up on a big left hand.
Carden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winslow.
Winslow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winslow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Carden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Carden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winslow blocks a jab.
Carden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winslow as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Carden.
Winslow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carden misses with a body shot
and Winslow counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carden. Winslow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carden swings widly with a right hand
and Winslow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winslow 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.
Winslow works the jab nicely.
Winslow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winslow! But no joy.#T1#
Winslow slips a straight right by Carden.
Carden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winslow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carden scrambles back to his feet.
Winslow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winslow shoots for a double leg takedown but Carden sprawls well. He's pushed Winslow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carden misses with a series of wild punches.
Carden throws a big shot that misses.
Winslow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carden.
Winslow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carden.
Carden misses with a straight right.
Carden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winslow sizes up Carden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carden looks to land a left hand but Winslow moved out of range nicely.
Carden lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden misses with a straight right.
Carden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Carden misses with an uppercut
and Winslow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winslow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carden. Winslow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winslow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winslow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Carden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winslow wants to control but Carden postures up.
Winslow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winslow is not content to let Carden control the position.
Winslow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Winslow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carden scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Carden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winslow is trying to get back to full guard.
Winslow is looking to control Carden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winslow avoid being mounted?
Carden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carden controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Winslow looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carden working over Winslow with some ground and pound. Winslow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Winslow trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Winslow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winslow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winslow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Winslow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winslow is trying to control the position but Carden postures up.
Carden chips away with some ground and pound.
Carden wants to control from the top but Winslow keeps moving.
Winslow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Carden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Carden misses.
Carden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winslow.
Carden lands with a good body shot.
Carden throws a jab when Winslow was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winslow. Carden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winslow scores with a three punch combo!
Carden misses with a wild body shot.
Carden misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Winslow lands.
Winslow lands a glancing blow to the side of Carden's head.
Winslow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winslow misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carden thuds a left hand into Winslow's body.
Carden throws a lazy uppercut
and Winslow counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Winslow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Carden misses.
Carden takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Carden's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carden ducks under a wild hook from Winslow.
Winslow blocks a jab.
Winslow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carden finds it's way round the side to connect with Winslow's head.
Winslow scores with a jab. Carden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winslow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winslow moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Winslow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Carden moves into the clinch.
Carden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winslow's efforts to push away.
Carden controlling the action here for a moment.
Carden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Carden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winslow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carden looking to throw knees to the head but Winslow is blocking nicely.
Carden gets through Winslow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winslow is working for takedown but Carden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carden.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carden.
Carden lands a shot to the body.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carden.
Carden lands a hook that snaps the head of Winslow backwards.
Carden prevents Winslow from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Carden on the inside. #BC2#
Winslow breaks from the clinch.
Winslow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winslow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Winslow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winslow lands with a hook. Carden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carden.
Winslow lands a lovely overhand right.
Winslow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carden. Carden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carden throws a body shot but no joy.
Carden lands a really nice looking cross but Winslow seems unphased.
Winslow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Winslow slaps away a takedown attempt from Carden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winslow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeff Winslow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Carden forces Winslow back against the cage and clinches.
Winslow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Winslow tries to pull guard but Carden holds him up against the cage and eventually Winslow drops back down to his feet.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Winslow.
Carden is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carden.
Winslow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winslow is trying to pull guard but Carden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carden.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
Carden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carden lands a shot to the body.
Winslow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carden has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carden effectively controlling the action here.
Winslow can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Carden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winslow can do to turn this around?
Winslow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Carden moves into the clinch successfully.
Carden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carden cracks Winslow with a nice body shot.
Carden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Carden.
Thomas Carden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winslow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carden has Winslow pushed against the cage.
Carden presses Winslow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow can't break the clinch.
Carden lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Carden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winslow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carden manages to avoid it.
Carden takes a swing at Winslow's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Winslow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winslow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Winslow looks to score with a jab to the body but Carden is just out of range.
Winslow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carden throws a jab when Winslow was well out of range.
Winslow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carden loads up on a big right hand but Winslow slips the punch.
Carden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winslow on the side of the head.
Winslow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carden throws a jab when Winslow was well out of range.
Carden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Winslow.
Winslow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winslow's head.
Jeff Winslow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carden looks to land a right hand but Winslow moved out of range.
Winslow throws a body punch but Carden moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Carden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carden lands the left hand.
Carden on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Carden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Winslow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carden trying to control the action but Winslow is working from the bottom.
Winslow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Winslow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carden wants to take a breather but Winslow is having none of it. #T3#
Winslow trying to control but Carden postures up.
Carden working Winslow over with strikes.
Winslow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winslow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carden trying to control but Winslow is working from the bottom.
Carden landing with the ground and pound.
Winslow is trying to keep Carden in close.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carden trying to control but Winslow is working from the bottom.
Winslow being controlled here, momentarily.
Carden scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winslow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carden passes into half guard.
Winslow wants to control but Carden is keeping busy.
Thomas Carden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carden is stalling here. Winslow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carden seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winslow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Carden is trying to control Winslow's posture but Winslow avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Carden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carden, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Carden!
Thomas Carden made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Man that boy was talking a bunch of crap before this fight. But I came out here and showed his ass how we country boys do it. Line me up another one. Yeehaaw!'.
Jeff Winslow spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations. Great fight.'. |
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Event:
WFC 34: Nayati v Carden
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Nayati closes the distance and clinches up with Carden, looking for a takedown. Nayati pushes Carden against the cage but Carden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nayati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carden lands a right hook to the body.
Nayati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carden.#TD#
Nayati shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carden is trying to defend but Nayati finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carden is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nayati wants to work for an arm triangle but Carden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati is keen to just control but Carden is a slippery customer.
Nayati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carden defending well though.
Nayati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carden defending well though. #T1#
Nayati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nayati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carden to regain full guard.
Carden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Carden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Carden!#REVB#
Carden trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nayati looking for a sweep. Not yet Nayati, not yet. #T2#
Carden is looking to work some ground and pound but Nayati has wrist control.#SUB#
Nayati has his foot on Carden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carden works his way back into a safe position though.
Nayati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Carden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nayati works over Carden with some ground and pound from guard.
Carden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing.
Carden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Carden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nayati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Carden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carden is keeping the position for now.
Carden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nayati thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nayati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nayati has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Nayati postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nayati, into his guard. #REVB#
Nayati is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Carden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nayati works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nayati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carden connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carden trying to control but Nayati is working from the bottom.
Nayati wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nayati is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nayati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nayati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Carden throws a nice looking combination but Nayati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nayati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati blocks a jab.
Carden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control.
Nayati working the strikes but Carden uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nayati has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Nayati is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adriel Nayati overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carden is looking to control Nayati's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carden avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati thows a huge punch but Carden dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nayati lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Carden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Carden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nayati lands a nice short elbow.
Nayati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nayati wants to free his trapped foot but Carden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nayati thows a huge punch but Carden dodges it nicely.
Carden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carden is trying to control but can't.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nayati is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Nayati tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carden wants to get back to full guard.
Carden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati. #SUB#
Nayati is trying to work for a kimura but Carden is defending well.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Nayati tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nayati looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Nayati looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nayati. #T4#
Carden is trying to control but can't.
Nayati is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carden reverses the position - he's now on top in Nayati's guard.
Carden throwing strikes from guard but Nayati blocks nicely. #SUB#
Nayati has his foot on Carden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carden works his way back into a safe position though.
Nayati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carden can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nayati is looking for a triangle here but Carden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nayati keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nayati keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nayati drives through with a takedown into Carden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati works over Carden with some ground and pound from guard.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carden is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nayati lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carden has momentary wrist control but Nayati slips an elbow through the middle.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
Nayati is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Nayati postures up and lands a big shot to Carden's brow.
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
Carden keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati works over Carden with some ground and pound from guard.
Carden keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nayati works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Carden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Carden is looking for a sweep. Nayati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carden has hold of Nayati's hands but Nayati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nayati connects with a nice short shot to Carden's temple. #SUB#
Nayati is looking for a kimura but Carden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nayati to get the leverage.
Nayati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Carden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carden wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy.
Carden tries to roll over but Nayati keeps him under control.
Nayati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nayati is trying to control the action in half guard but Carden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Nayati seems to be working for a kimura but Carden defends the submission attempt.
Nayati trying to control from half guard but Carden is working away.
Carden tries to roll over but Nayati keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nayati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nayati is nestled in close to Carden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nayati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nayati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carden defending well though.
Nayati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt - Carden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nayati walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nayati takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayati shoots in for a double leg but Carden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Nayati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayati takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden throws a hook to the side of Nayati's head but Nayati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nayati moves away.
Carden misses with a hook. Nayati ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Nayati shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Carden pulls Nayati in close to his closed guard and prevents Nayati from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carden working a defensive guard here.
Nayati works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carden 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.#T2#
Nayati scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nayati has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Nayati looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nayati lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Nayati looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Carden wants to hold on but Nayati pushes him away.
Carden is bucking up trying to escape but Nayati cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carden wants to control but Nayati is having none of it.
The referee warns Carden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nayati landing strikes from the mount and Carden is in trouble!
Nayati lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carden hang on?
Nayati with good strikes from the mount here!
Nayati lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carden hang on?
Carden tries to lock up and control but Nayati gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nayati lands a big shot there that rocks Carden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carden's face.
Nayati lands a couple of good shots and Carden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nayati lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nayati is punishing Carden with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Nayati working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Carden is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Nayati has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Carden taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Adriel Nayati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Carden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carden lands a body shot.
Carden scores with a jab to the head.
Carden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carden scores with a nice head shot.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Carden shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carden scores with a jab to the body.
Carden thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams has been working on his balance at Combat Wombat Burrow, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Carden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Williams throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carden works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Carden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carden to regain full guard.
Williams stops Carden from standing up.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams throws a strike but Carden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carden is one step ahead there.
Carden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams has Carden pulled in close to control his posture.
Carden throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Carden from controlling successfully.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to control the position.
Carden is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carden lands a couple of elbows.
Williams is trying to control the position but Carden postures up.
Carden throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Williams is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Carden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Carden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carden catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Carden.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden with a jab.
Carden lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Carden lands with a right hand. #T4#
Carden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Carden with a nice cross.
Carden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Carden - just one landing.
Carden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carden lands with a nice body punch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carden as he jumps to the side.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Carden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Carden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Carden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Carden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Carden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carden scores with a jab.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Carden sprawls well.#TD2#
Carden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carden trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T1#
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams seems keen to control Carden's posture.
Carden throwing strikes but missing.
Carden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams has Carden pulled in close to control his posture.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carden landing with the ground and pound.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas Carden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carden distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams pulls Carden in to control the position.
Carden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams is pulling down on Carden's head to control his posture.
Carden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carden being controlled here momentarily.
Carden trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Carden has wrist control.
Carden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Carden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carden won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Carden stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Carden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carden throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Carden preventing the sweep.
Carden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams looking to control.
Carden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams has his hands on Carden's head, controlling the position.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carden won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Carden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas Carden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Carden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Carden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carden postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Carden is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Carden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carden circles away.
Carden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carden sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carden avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams shoots and misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Carden moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Carden throws Williams to one side and escapes!#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams tries for a takedown but Carden circles away easily
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carden tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Carden. Beautiful body shot.
Carden lands a jab.
Carden lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Carden.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carden tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carden to the ground. Carden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carden connects with a looping right hand.
Carden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Carden lands with a shot to the body.
Carden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carden scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Carden.
Carden works the jab nicely.#T3#
Carden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carden connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Carden stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Carden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carden connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Carden lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Carden - just one landing.
Thomas Carden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaxon Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carden lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Carden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Carden!
Post fight, Thomas Carden stared into the camera and said 'Man that boy was talking a bunch of crap before this fight. But I came out here and showed his ass how we country boys do it. Line me up another one. Yeehaaw!'. |
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Event:
WFC 27: Brunson v Lacasa II
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Carden thuds a left hand into Trills's body.
Carden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Carden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trills throws a head kick but Carden moves out of range.
Carden looks to land a combination but Trills avoids it well.
Trills throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carden. Trills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trills tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carden throws a series of punches but Trills avoids them all with ease.
Trills misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Carden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carden.
Carden tries a body shot but Trills blocks it.
Trills misses with some punches.
Carden has Trills pressed against the cage.
Trills has a couple of punches blocked by Carden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carden. #BC#
Carden manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
A head kick from Trills lands but Carden takes it in his stride.
Ailin Trills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carden swings widly with a right hand
and Trills counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Carden forces Trills back against the cage and clinches.
Trills tries to throw a body punch but Carden avoids it by throwing Trills back against the cage.
Trills lands a shoulder strike.
Carden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trills or not.
Carden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trills has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trills lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trills jumps guard but Carden stands there with Trills around his waist. Trills gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carden.
Trills tries to pull guard but Carden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carden scores with a hook to the body.
Carden lands a hook that snaps the head of Trills backwards.
Carden blocking some punches.
Trills tries to pull guard but Carden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ailin Trills.
Carden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carden as Trills tries to tie him up.
A short right from Carden on the inside.
Carden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carden lands a left hand.
Carden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trills up against the cage.
Trills letting Carden take a breather here.
Carden scores with a shoulder strike.
Carden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trills working aggressively here.
Carden misses with a body punch.
Trills is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carden is defending well for now.
Carden lands an uppercut.
Carden pushes Trills back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Carden pushes Trills back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trills misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trills looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trills.
Carden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trills is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carden is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trills's elbow.
Carden pushes Trills back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trills lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trills lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carden lands a body shot. #BC#
Carden breaks the clinch.
Carden misses with a hook.#CL#
Carden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trills tries to pull guard but Carden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Carden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trills backwards.
Trills can't find room to land a body shot as Carden controls the action.
Trills throws a head punch that misses.
Carden leaning against his opponent.
Carden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carden lands an elbow that stopped Trills in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Carden.
Come on Carden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carden stalling against the cage.
Trills misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trills tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trills misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Carden breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Trills.
Carden works over Trills's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Trills throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carden throws a jab but it's blocked by Trills.
Carden with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trills.
Trills lands a leg kick that knocks Carden off balance momentarily.
Trills looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trills looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trills lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carden takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Carden. That snapped Trills's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Carden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Trills 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trills can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trills manages to avoid it.
Carden avoids the body shot from Trills.
#T1#
Carden misses with a straight left.
Carden misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Carden misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trills lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carden connects with a body shot.
Trills with a nice calf kick.
Carden misses with a wild combination.
Trills scores with a head kick. Carden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thomas Carden is winning the standup battle so far.
Trills throws a leg kick but Carden sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Carden shoots in and gets a takedown into Trills's guard.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Carden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trills is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Trills looking for a guillotine here but Carden defends easily.
Trills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carden is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carden connects with a couple of short punches.
Trills working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Carden working some strikes from top position.
Carden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carden stopping the sweep attempt from Trills.
Trills not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carden lands a couple of elbows.
Carden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Trills is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carden is aware though and is defending well.
Carden wants to control from the top but Trills keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carden lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Trills tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carden'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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trills pulls Carden in close to his closed guard and prevents Carden from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trills slips under a jab from Carden.
As Carden backs off Trills throws a huge counter combo but Carden manages to avoid it all.
Carden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Carden.#CL#
Carden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Carden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carden jabs at Trills's body.#TD#
Carden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trills did well to prevent Carden getting side control.
Trills is trying to control but Carden manages to pass to mount!
Carden landing punches.
Carden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Trills?
Trills gets back to half guard.
Carden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden is trying to control the action in half guard but Trills is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trills trying to hold on to Carden's head to control him but Carden postures up.
#T1#
Trills gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Trills looking for subs off his back but Carden has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trills wants to control but Carden is keeping busy.
Carden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carden is trying to control the action in half guard but Trills is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carden drops an elbow to the side of Trills's head.
Carden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trills wants to control but Carden is keeping busy.
Carden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carden is thwarting Trills's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carden lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Trills wants to control the action here but instead Carden manages to pass to full mount!
Trills takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carden is trying to control here but Trills has managed to regain half guard.
Carden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carden is controlling the pace.
Carden lands with a punch from half guard.
Trills trying to hold on to Carden's head to control him but Carden postures up.
Thomas Carden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Carden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trills with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Carden.
Carden slips a nice elbow through Trills's hands, connecting with Trills's forehead.#SU#
Carden stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Carden lands a right hook to the body.
Ailin Trills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carden throws a one two combo.
It looks like Carden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trills connects with a leg kick.
Thomas Carden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Carden.
Trills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carden manages to avoid it.
Carden blocks a head kick by Trills.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Carden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carden 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Carden!
Thomas Carden 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:
WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Carden closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
Carden slowing the pace effectively.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
Carden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carden taking a breather.#BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carden backs up against the cage.
Carden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carden manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Carden darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Alexander tries to work over Carden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carden tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Carden - that landed with a thud.
Carden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Carden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carden misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alexander duly obliges.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carden manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Carden as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carden circles away quickly and effectively.
Carden lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carden misses with a wild combination.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander tries to clinch up but Carden circles away and keeps his distance.
Carden's corner calls for a 1-2. Carden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander cracks Carden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Carden's ribs.
Carden loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.#T3#
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Carden's shoulder, as Carden tries to avoid the shot.
Carden throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Carden moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carden is defending well.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Carden.
Carden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexander's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Bishop Alexander has been cut.
Carden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carden misses with some punches.
Alexander tries to break free but Carden pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander taking a breather.
Carden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carden slows down the pace here.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Carden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Carden back against the cage.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Carden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Carden.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Carden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Carden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bishop Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alexander fails with the takedown
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Alexander cracks Carden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
Carden scores with a hook.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
Carden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carden throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carden throws out the jab.
Alexander takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.#T1#
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carden has Alexander pressed against the cage.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carden is keeping busy.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carden obliges.
Carden lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Carden slows down the pace here.
Alexander content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carden as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Carden breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Carden scores with a jab to the head.
Carden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Thomas Carden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carden. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Carden scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas Carden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Carden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Carden lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander looks to clinch
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carden tries to counter with a clinch but Alexander shakes him off and moves away.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Alexander throws a hook but Carden blocks it.
Carden cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Carden cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Carden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexander counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carden lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Carden misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander avoiding damage as Carden throws knees to the body.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
Carden stalls.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander is trying to maintain a safe position but Carden gets an underhook and turns Alexander into the cage.#BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Carden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bishop Alexander's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Carden misses.
It looked like Alexander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carden.#CL2#
Carden moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas Carden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Alexander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carden as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carden.
Carden tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Carden controls his hands.
Carden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden prevents the takedown attempt.
Carden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexander being controlled against the cage.
Carden continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
Carden has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carden lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carden.#CL2#
Carden darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Carden.
Carden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Carden has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden stalling.
#T2#
A short right from Carden.
Carden blocking some punches.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Carden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
Carden walks into a left hand. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Carden.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Carden avoids them all with ease.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carden.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carden.
Carden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carden duly obliges. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!#CUT2#Bishop Alexander's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Carden. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carden drops Alexander with a huge uppercut! Alexander drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Carden is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Carden!
Thomas Carden 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:
WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Machado tries to clinch but Carden is having none of it. #TD#
Machado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carden's guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado is looking to advance position but Carden won't allow it.
Carden is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carden defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but Carden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Carden tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Carden is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Carden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but Carden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Carden is working away.
Carden trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carden is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Carden is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Carden is trying to stand up here but Machado is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Carden is defending it quite comfortably.
Carden trying to control but Machado postures up.
Carden tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Carden clinches up with Machado and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado is working for takedown but Carden is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been informed that Carden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machado wants to take the fight to the mat but Carden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carden stops a takedown attempt from Machado.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado wants a takedown.
Carden stops a takedown attempt from Machado.
Carden misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Carden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machado is looking for a takedown.
Machado is breathing heavily.#T4#
Machado is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carden.
A nice left hand lands by Carden.
Machado goes for a takedown attempt but Carden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carden feints a jab promting Machado to slip. Carden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado shoots and misses
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Carden misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carden.
Carden dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!#ROC2#Machado is rocked!
Machado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carden sprawls well. Carden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Carden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Carden rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carden is struggling to control the position.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Carden has Machado pushed against the cage.
Machado goes for a takedown attempt but Carden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Carden.
Carden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado wants to clinch
and Carden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Machado pushes Carden up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado looking for a takedown.
Carden prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Carden.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Machado is working for takedown but Carden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Carden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carden is pressed up against the cage. Machado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carden down to the mat. Carden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carden throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Carden misses with a body shot.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Carden sprawls well.
It seemed like Carden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas Carden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carden lands with a cross.
Carden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carden lands a jab-cross combination.
Machado tries to clinch there but Carden circles away.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Machado got wobbled bad by a big combination! Carden presses forward with punches and knees until Machado stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Machado closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Carden!
Thomas Carden 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:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Little throws the left hand but Carden avoids the punch easily.
Little connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Little throws a leg kick #CL#
and Carden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carden keeps control of Little as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Little has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Carden.
Carden misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Little breaks the clinch.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carden.
No joy there for Little, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carden slips under a jab from Little.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Carden is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden moves forwards but Little connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carden.
Carden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Little swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Little throws a body punch but Carden moves out of range.
Carden looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Carden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Ty Little has been cut.#T1#
Little does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carden.
Carden stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Little.
Carden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Carden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ty Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little avoids the body shot from Carden.
#CL#
Carden forces Little back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Carden manages to break the clinch.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Carden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Little looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden slips under a jab from Little.
Little looks to land a left hand but Carden moved out of range nicely.
Carden slips a jab from Little.
Carden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Little tenderised Carden's leg. Carden is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Carden takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Carden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Carden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Little.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Carden throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Carden is looking to wear down Little with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carden missing with a left hand there. Little was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little looks to throw the jab but Carden is out of range.
Carden tries to move into range but Little moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carden.
Carden looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Carden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carden cracks Little with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Little swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carden counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Little with a jab.
Little throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Little connects with a nice looking jab.
Carden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Little.
Little tries to land a front kick but Carden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Little dips to his left and cracks Carden with an uppercut!
Little lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Little lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Little swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Carden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Little scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
Little tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carden is able to avoid easily.
Carden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Little fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Carden pushes Little up against the cage in a clinch.
Carden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Little blocking some punches.
Carden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Little's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Carden.
Little is trying to break the clinch but Carden has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Little looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Little decides to pull guard.
Carden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Little's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ty Little will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ty Little's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Little misses with a leg kick.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Carden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Little paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Little swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carden throws a hook but Little blocks it.
A jab lands there for Little.#CL#
Carden clinches with his opponent.
Carden lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Little is looking to break free of the clinch but Carden has double underhooks.
Carden stalling in the clinch.
Carden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden throws a head punch that misses.
Little wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Carden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Little bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carden's head.
Carden lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas Carden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Little clobbers Carden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carden misses with a series of wild punches.
Little tries to counter with a clinch but Carden shakes him off and moves away.
Carden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Little misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carden. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little throws a jab but it's blocked by Carden.
Carden tries to move into range but Little moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Little throws a poor cross that misses
and Carden counters with a straight right hand.
Little misses with a series of wild punches.
Carden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carden throws a series of punches but Little moves out of range.
Little throws a chopping leg kick but Carden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've been informed that Little has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Carden throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carden throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Little.
It looked like Carden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Little throws a jab when Carden was well out of range.
Carden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little.
Carden takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Carden tries to clinch up but Little circles away and keeps his distance.
Carden needs to keep his hands up - Little had a free shot at his head there.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Carden.
Little cracks Carden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Little looks to throw the jab but Carden is out of range.
Carden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
A jab from Little does it's job there.
Carden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carden throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Little loads up on a big right hand but Carden slips the punch.#CL#
Carden moves into the clinch successfully.
Little letting Carden take a breather here.
Little is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Little wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Little has had enough of the clinch but Carden keeps him there for the moment.
Carden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Carden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little throws out the jab.
Little scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Little throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Little takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little throws a hook to the side of Carden's head but Carden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Carden clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.
Carden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little is trying to break free.
Carden stalling against the cage.
Little tries to pull guard but Carden won't allow it.
#T4#
Little working hard to break the clinch.
Carden struggles to land a body shot inside as Little controls his hands.
Carden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little blocks a body shot from Carden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carden. #TD2#
Little drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carden content to stall in guard here.
Little looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carden is one step ahead there.
Carden controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Carden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ty Little's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Little takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Carden ducks down to avoid it.
Little takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Little connects with a solid leg kick.
Little dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carden walks into a stiff left hand from Little.
A big left from Carden misses.
Little smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Little throws a right hand that Carden ducks under and follows up with a left that Carden also avoids with ease.
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!
Little throws the left hand but Carden avoids the punch easily.
Little cracks Carden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Little drops his hands momentarily and Carden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
A punch lands to the side of Carden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carden sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Little misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Little.#CL#
Carden takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carden.
Carden stalling in the clinch.
Carden struggles to land a body shot inside as Little controls his hands.
Little is trying to break the clinch but Carden has him pressed against the cage.
Carden prevents Little from breaking the clinch.
Little wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Carden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Carden lands a right hand.
Carden lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Carden.
#TD2#
Little jumps guard and drags Carden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carden working some strikes from top position.
Carden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carden wants to pass the guard but Little is keeping the position.#T3#
Carden trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carden with a nice head shot there.
Little is looking to stand up but Carden isn't so interested in that idea.
Carden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carden content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Carden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carden postures up in Little's guard and throws a big left but Little blocks it.
Carden trying to move into half guard but instead Little has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Little decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carden, up you get!
Carden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ty Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Little takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carden missing with a left hand there. Little was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little throws the left hand but Carden avoids the punch easily.
Little throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carden.
Little catches Carden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ty Little.
I think Little has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Little!
In his post fight interview, Ty Little started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Thomas Carden had this to say: 'It was a rough night out here, hats off to my opponent. Ima head back to the farm and get back to work. I ain't going out like this again. '. |
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Event:
WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Carden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trills throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Carden counters by clinching up.
Trills swings wildly with an uppercut but Carden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carden scores with a shoulder strike.
Trills throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Carden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Trills can't fight it off and eventually Carden manages to take the fight to the floor. Trills looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carden with a nice head shot there.
Carden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Trills is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trills's head.
Trills looking to control.
#SUB#
Carden content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Trills has locked up a guillotine! Trills's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Carden is holding on here and Trills must be using up a lot of energy. Carden has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Trills gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ailin Trills!
Ailin Trills seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Thomas Carden was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a rough night out here, hats off to my opponent. Ima head back to the farm and get back to work. I ain't going out like this again. '. |
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Event:
WFC 9: Nilsson vs Elin
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Carden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nayati misses with a punch on the inside.
Carden tries to score a body lock takedown but Nayati shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carden is working for takedown but Nayati is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nayati prevents a body shot from Carden.
Carden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nayati lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carden backwards. #TD#
Nayati has clasped his hands together around Carden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carden pushes Nayati away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nayati gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Carden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nayati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I wouldn't like to be where Carden is right now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nayati in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carden taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Nayati has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Carden is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nayati yanks on the arm and Carden is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nayati.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adriel Nayati!
A relieved looking Adriel Nayati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Thomas Carden stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a rough night out here, hats off to my opponent. Ima head back to the farm and get back to work. I ain't going out like this again. '. |
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Event:
WFC 4: Ricci vs Silva
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Carden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oda.
#TD2#
Carden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carden is thwarting Oda's attempts to control the position.
Oda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carden looking to sit in guard and control but Oda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Oda wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Oda trying to control but Carden is working from the bottom.
Oda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Oda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oda trying to control but Carden is working from the bottom.
Oda stopping the sweep attempt from Carden.
Carden keeps trying to improve his position.
Carden trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oda wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Oda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carden pulls Oda in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Carden rushes Oda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Carden has picked Oda up - he's going for a ride! Carden dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carden trying to control the action but Oda is working from the bottom. #T3#
Still in half guard, Carden seems content to control.
Oda is staying active underneath Carden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oda gets full guard.
Carden postures up in Oda's guard and throws a big left but Oda blocks it. #SUB#
Oda looking for a guillotine here but Carden defends easily.
#SUB#
Carden is posturing up here but Oda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Carden tries to roll out but it's too tight and Carden has to tap! Slick submission there by Oda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eiji Oda!
Eiji Oda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Thomas Carden had this to say: 'It was a rough night out here, hats off to my opponent. Ima head back to the farm and get back to work. I ain't going out like this again. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Carden throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kiang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiang.
Carden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carden is looking to stand up but Kiang isn't so interested in that idea.
Kiang being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Carden is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Carden wants to take the fight to the mat but Kiang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Carden is trying to trip Kiang. He has hold of a leg but Kiang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Carden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carden throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Carden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kiang's guard.
Carden content to stall in guard here.
Carden connects with a couple of short punches.
Carden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Carden lands a couple of elbows.
Carden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden landing with the ground and pound.
Carden is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiang has wrist control.
Carden stays in close to Kiang's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Carden 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.
Carden trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Carden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carden is working Kiang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Carden rushes Kiang and presses him up against the cage.
Carden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Kiang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Carden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kiang uses from the top position.
Carden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Carden rushes Kiang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carden wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Carden manages to pull guard.
Kiang wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Carden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kiang has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden tries to bench press Kiang off him but Kiang keeps the position.
Carden is trying to control Kiang's posture but Kiang avoids it. #T1#
Carden tries to escape but Kiang is in control.
Carden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kiang's best efforts.
Kiang is trying to control. Carden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carden wants to get back to his feet.
Carden tries to get to full guard but Kiang has control of the leg.
Carden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiang's back!
Thomas Carden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Carden loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kiang hold on?
Carden missing with punches from the back.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Carden looking for the choke from the back.
Kiang trying to control the hands but Carden won't let him.
Carden somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Carden controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Carden is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Carden lands shots from the back.
Kiang wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Kiang taking shots to the head.
Carden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kiang hang on?
Carden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carden raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Carden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Carden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carden landing strikes from the mount and Kiang is in trouble!
Carden with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Kiang is rocked!
Carden lands with some strikes.
Oh Kiang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carden postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kiang badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Carden around the waist but Carden pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Carden is the winner by TKO! Carden jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Carden! |
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