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Event:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Al Carpenter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Islam Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Carpenter sprawls well.
Carpenter dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Carpenter and move into the clinch position.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Carpenter won't allow it.
#TD#
Carpenter tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carpenter (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Magomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carpenter uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carpenter (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Carpenter dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to control Carpenter's posture but Carpenter avoids it.
A control attempt from Magomedov but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carpenter (7) vs (0) Magomedov
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Carpenter avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Magomedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Carpenter (10) vs (0) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Carpenter won't let him.
Carpenter is riding his opponent, not letting Magomedov buck him off. #T2#
Magomedov tries to roll but Carpenter sticks to his back.
Carpenter controls the action.
Carpenter is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
What can Magomedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Carpenter controlling from the back.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Carpenter won't let him. #T4#
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carpenter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Magomedov tries to roll but Carpenter sticks to his back.
Magomedov looks winded!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Carpenter'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.
Further stalling from Carpenter.#T6#
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Carpenter biding his time, controlling Magomedov.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carpenter.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Carpenter gets his hands free. #T7#
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Carpenter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Carpenter has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carpenter controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Carpenter gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
Carpenter is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Carpenter controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Carpenter.
#T9#
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
Carpenter is riding his opponent, not letting Magomedov buck him off. #T10#
Carpenter continues to hold on tight.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Carpenter manages to sink in the hooks.
Carpenter controls the position.#T11#
Magomedov tries to escape but Carpenter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Magomedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Magomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
#T12#
Carpenter has good solid back control here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Carpenter is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Carpenter manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Magomedov tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Carpenter controlling the position well here. Magomedov rolled but Carpenter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Carpenter keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carpenter takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Al Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Carpenter gets a clinch.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Carpenter won't allow it.
Carpenter is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carpenter down to the mat. Carpenter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Carpenter closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carpenter after a bit of a struggle.
Carpenter tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Carpenter successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carpenter is keeping the position for now.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Carpenter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Carpenter pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Carpenter is retaining full guard. #T2#
Barnes is fighting to break Carpenter's control of his arms but Carpenter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Carpenter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carpenter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Barnes trying to control but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Carpenter's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carpenter is keeping the position for now.
Carpenter 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carpenter can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes 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.
Carpenter controlling the position.#SUB#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carpenter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carpenter has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Carpenter
Carpenter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Carpenter pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carpenter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carpenter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Carpenter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpenter works his way back into a safe position though.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to control but Carpenter passes easily into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Carpenter is keeping busy.
Carpenter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Carpenter
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Carpenter is defending well. #T8#
Carpenter tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Carpenter defends it.
Carpenter is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Carpenter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Carpenter is working away.
Carpenter is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position. #T10#
Barnes is keen to just control but Carpenter is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes trying to advance position but Carpenter counters by regaining guard.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11##SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carpenter holds on and takes a little breather.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T12#
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carpenter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Carpenter is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Carpenter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Carpenter
Carpenter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Barnes is trying to hold Carpenter in close to prevent damage but Carpenter has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Carpenter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carpenter has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carpenter defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carpenter wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Al Carpenter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Carpenter jumps guard.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Carpenter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carpenter tries to get out of the position.
Carpenter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyran advances to half guard.
Carpenter is refusing to be controlled, as Kyran sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kyran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carpenter keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a kimura but Carpenter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyran to get the leverage.
Kyran is trying to control the action in half guard but Carpenter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyran trying to control the pace.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but Carpenter defending well.
Carpenter is not content to let Kyran control the position.#T2#
Carpenter wants to get back to full guard.
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Let's hope that Kyran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kyran is keen to just control but Carpenter is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kyran is trying to work for a kimura but Carpenter is defending well.
Kyran tries to pass to full mount but Carpenter defends it.
Carpenter trying to control but Kyran postures up.
Kyran is trying to control. Carpenter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Kyran controlling the pace.
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Carpenter is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpenter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carpenter is in trouble now - Kyran has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carpenter (0) vs (3) Kyran
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpenter is looking to escape.
Kyran is trying to control here but Carpenter has managed to regain half guard.
#T5#
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Kyran is just content to waste time from the top position. Carpenter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carpenter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kyran trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sit in guard and control but Carpenter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carpenter (2) vs (3) Kyran#T6##SUB2#
Kyran is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Carpenter frees his head nicely. Oh but Kyran has switched to an armbar! Carpenter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Al Carpenter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Oneal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Carpenter has Oneal up against the cage in a clinch.
Carpenter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oneal.
Carpenter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oneal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Oneal tries to pull guard but Carpenter holds him up against the cage and eventually Oneal drops back down to his feet.
Al Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Oneal.
Oneal can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Carpenter successfully pulls guard.
Carpenter is controlling Oneal's posture.
Carpenter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carpenter tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Oneal trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carpenter is adopting a defensive guard.
Oneal wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Carpenter has his hands on Oneal's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Carpenter being controlled here, momentarily.
Carpenter pulls Oneal in to control the position.
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Oneal wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Carpenter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oneal stopping the sweep attempt from Carpenter.
Oneal trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Oneal from controlling successfully.
Carpenter pulls Oneal in close to his closed guard and prevents Oneal from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Oneal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oneal being controlled here momentarily.
Oneal trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Oneal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carpenter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Oneal trying to control but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Carpenter trying to control the position here.
Oneal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Carpenter managing to control the position.
Oneal stopping the sweep attempt from Carpenter.
Oneal wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving. #T10#
Oneal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carpenter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oneal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Oneal from controlling successfully.
Carpenter is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Carpenter continues to stall.
Oneal wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving. #T13#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carpenter has Oneal pulled in close to control his posture.
Oneal wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving. #T14#
Carpenter trying to control the position here.
Oneal trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Carpenter is heads and Oneal is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Carpenter takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Romero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Al Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Romero gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Romero (2) vs (0) Carpenter#SUB#
Romero seems to be looking for submissions.
Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Romero is keen to just control but Carpenter is a slippery customer.
Romero controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is looking to advance position but Carpenter won't allow it. #T1#
Carpenter is not content to let Romero control the position.
Carpenter keeping hold of Romero's head, controlling as best he can.
Romero is trying to control the action in half guard but Carpenter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Romero wants to control but Carpenter is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Romero seems to be working for a kimura but Carpenter defends the submission attempt.
Romero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carpenter is staying active underneath Romero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Carpenter is defending well.
Carpenter is staying active underneath Romero, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Romero's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Still in half guard, Romero seems content to control.
Carpenter is staying active underneath Romero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Romero trying to mount his opponent but Carpenter defends it.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Carpenter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Romero is looking to stall here but Carpenter recovers full guard.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Carpenter is keeping the position.#T5#
Romero trying to control but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Carpenter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Romero wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving. #T6#
Romero slips nicely into half guard.
Carpenter is in trouble now - Romero has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Romero (5) vs (0) Carpenter
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpenter is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Carpenter tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Romero tries to control but Carpenter wriggling away. #T8#
Romero wants to control but instead Carpenter manages to regain half guard.
Carpenter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Romero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carpenter controlling the position for now.
Romero is keen to just control but Carpenter is a slippery customer.#T9##SUB#
Romero is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carpenter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carpenter is in trouble now - Romero has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Romero (8) vs (0) Carpenter
Carpenter looks winded!
Carpenter is squirming around, avoiding Romero's attempts to control the action.
Romero controlling from mount.
Carpenter is squirming around, avoiding Romero's attempts to control the action. #T10##SUB#
Romero looking to secure an arm triangle but Carpenter defends it well.
Romero wants to take Carpenter's back here but Carpenter is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Romero working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Romero tries to control but Carpenter wriggling away. #T11#
Romero is really struggling to control Carpenter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Romero controlling from the full mount.
Carpenter prevents Romero from taking his back.
Romero prevents Carpenter from getting the reversal.
Romero wants to take Carpenter's back but he can't do it this time. #T12#
Romero looking to control but Carpenter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Romero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carpenter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carpenter stops Romero from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Romero tries to control but Carpenter wriggling away.
Romero fails to move to back control.
Carpenter is squirming around, avoiding Romero's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Romero controlling his opponent.
Romero tries to control but Carpenter wriggling away.
Carpenter tries to lock up and control but Romero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romero takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Al Carpenter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Biden pushes Carpenter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carpenter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biden smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Carpenter takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Biden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carpenter (0) vs (2) Biden
Biden content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Biden trying to pass the guard but Carpenter defending well.
Biden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Biden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden uses his free foot to push down on Carpenter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carpenter. Score +3 for passing guard: Carpenter (0) vs (5) Biden#SUB2#
Biden moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carpenter has worked his arm free - good work by Carpenter!
Carpenter prevents Biden from moving into mount. #T3#
Biden works to advance to full mount. Carpenter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Carpenter (0) vs (7) Biden
Carpenter tries to hold on but Biden pushes him away.
Carpenter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biden content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Biden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Biden looking to control but Carpenter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Biden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Biden is working for a guillotine from mount but Carpenter frees his head quite easily.
Biden works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Carpenter (0) vs (10) Biden#SUB2#
Biden is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5##SUB2#
Biden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carpenter is defending well though. Biden let's go of the attempt for now.
Carpenter is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Biden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carpenter is defending well though. Biden let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Carpenter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Biden controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Biden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carpenter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carpenter for a finish.
Biden is not going to allow Carpenter to sit and survive in this position. #T7##SUB2#
Biden is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Biden working for the choke. #SUB2#
Carpenter showing good submission defense here.
Biden controls the position.#T8#
Let's hope that Biden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Biden is looking for the choke from the back position but Carpenter is controlling his hands well.
Biden controls the action.#SUB2#
Biden looking for the choke but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Carpenter defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Carpenter fending off the submission attempt from Biden.
Biden biding his time, controlling Carpenter. #T10##SUB2#
Biden looking for the choke but no joy.
Carpenter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Biden struggling to keep hold of the position.
Biden controlling the position well here. Carpenter rolled but Biden kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Biden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T12#
Biden slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Carpenter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biden gets his way!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13##SUB2#
Biden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Carpenter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Biden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Biden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Carpenter has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Biden controls the action.#T14##SUB2#
Biden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Carpenter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biden gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Biden wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Carpenter slips a straight right by Yashchenko.
Yashchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Carpenter's shoulder, as Carpenter tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Carpenter shoots in and gets a takedown into Yashchenko's guard.
Yashchenko wants to sweep here but Carpenter controlling him for the moment.
Yashchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yashchenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carpenter stopping the sweep attempt from Yashchenko.
Yashchenko is trying to keep Carpenter in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yashchenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carpenter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carpenter wanted to stand there but Yashchenko had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##TD#
Yashchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carpenter's half guard.
Carpenter keeping control of the position.
Yashchenko wants to take a breather but Carpenter is having none of it.
Yashchenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Carpenter looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Yashchenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carpenter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yashchenko wants to take a breather but Carpenter is having none of it.
Yashchenko prevents Carpenter from improving his position.
Yashchenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carpenter is not content to let Yashchenko control the position.
Yashchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Yashchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yashchenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yashchenko lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yashchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpenter keeps working.
Yashchenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yashchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpenter keeps working.
Ground and pound from Yashchenko. #ROC#Carpenter is rocked!
Yashchenko 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.
Carpenter is still in real trouble! Can Yashchenko finish him?
Carpenter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yashchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carpenter looks winded!#T4#
Yashchenko lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Carpenter quite badly. Carpenter pulls Yashchenko in close trying to recover. Yashchenko postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Carpenter on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Carpenter doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadym Yashchenko!
Vadym Yashchenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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