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Event:
RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Koli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Cartier feints and as Koli raises his hands in defense, Cartier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koli wants to stand but Cartier is controlling the position.
Cartier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartier winds up and cracks Koli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Cartier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cartier seems to be working for a kimura but Koli defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cartier is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cartier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartier. #T1#
Cartier trying to control the pace.
Cartier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
Koli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koli tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koli is trying to stand back up but Cartier is controlling him
Koli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartier on the ground.
Koli has hold of Cartier's hands but Cartier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cartier stops Koli from getting back to his feet.
Cartier stalling away here and it's allowed Koli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cartier stops Koli from standing up.
Cartier is looking to work some ground and pound but Koli has wrist control.
Koli keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Cartier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cartier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartier misses with the ground and pound.
Cartier throwing strikes but Koli manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cartier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartier wants to get back to full guard.
Cartier gets full guard.#T4#
Cartier wants to stand up but Koli is controlling him. #SUB2#
Cartier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koli tries to stand but Cartier is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Cartier has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Cartier working for submissions but it's allowed Koli to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartier is trying to control but Koli passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Cartier dominated 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.#R2#
Koli lunges at Cartier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartier's hand.
Cartier dives in for a single leg takedown but Koli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartier misses with a takedown attempt
and Koli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartier shoots in but no luck this time.
Sepi Koli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
Koli scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Cartier with that takedown attempt.
Cartier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Cartier takes one to the chin there.
Ray Cartier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
A head kick lands from Koli that sends Cartier to the canvas. Cartier tries to scramble back to his feet but Koli brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Cartier is trying to improve his position.
Cartier is still in real trouble! Can Koli finish him?
Cartier struggling a bit here.
Cartier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Koli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cartier to his feet.
Koli drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cartier right on the button. Cartier goes down! Koli follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Koli gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Koli!
Sepi Koli thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Stevens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cartier misses with a takedown
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stevens with a jab.#ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Stevens weaves into range and cracks Cartier right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cartier goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Stevens is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Austin Stevens!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Austin Stevens waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Glover cracks Cartier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Glover.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Cartier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glover defends it well.
Glover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartier with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
Cartier with a poor takedown
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover scores with a body shot.
Cartier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glover but Glover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.#T1#
Glover circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cartier to the canvas! Cartier doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Glover keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Anhor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartier's waist but Cartier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anhor off to one side.
Cartier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anhor is defended easily by Cartier.#TD#
Cartier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anhor quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anhor defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Cartier connects with a nice short shot to Anhor's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cartier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Cartier stands up and beckons Anhor to join him on the feet.
Anhor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartier circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Cartier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anhor's guard.#SUB#
Cartier drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cartier as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Anhor screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cartier! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ray Cartier!
An out of breath Ray Cartier 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:
HFC 84
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Fukyu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartier cracks Fukyu with a solid left hand.
Fukyu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartier.
Cartier throwing strikes from guard but Fukyu blocks nicely.
Fukyu looks winded!
Cartier throwing strikes from guard but Fukyu blocks nicely.
Fukyu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartier.
Fukyu keeping full guard, as Cartier tries to pass.
Cartier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cartier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukyu is keeping the position for now.
Cartier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartier postures up in Fukyu's guard and throws a big left but Fukyu blocks it.
Cartier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartier throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartier postures up and lands a big shot to Fukyu's brow. #SU#
Cartier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fukyu, up you get! #TD#
Cartier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fukyu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cartier is in Fukyu's guard.
Cartier throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Cartier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fukyu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cartier lands an elbow.
Fukyu dodges the ground and pound from Cartier.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cartier is working Fukyu over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cartier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartier wants to control but Fukyu is keeping him busy.
Cartier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fukyu down.
#T3#
Cartier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Cartier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartier prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fukyu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartier connects with a decent elbow.
Cartier working the head and body with strikes.
Cartier is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fukyu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cartier scores with punches from side control.
Cartier scoring with punches and elbows.
Cartier 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#
Cartier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cartier has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fukyu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cartier yanks on the arm and Fukyu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cartier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Cartier!
After winning the bout, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartier has his takedown stuffed
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Cartier with a poor takedown
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cartier darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Cartier into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartier circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuznetsov is fending him off so far but Cartier persists. Nope, Kuznetsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartier or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Cartier dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Cartier's head and hops out.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Cartier's ribs.
Kuznetsov's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Egor Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov cracks Cartier with an open hand slap.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Cartier moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Cartier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to avoid it but Cartier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuznetsov to the ground. Kuznetsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Cartier slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Cartier avoids it well.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Cartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##TD#
Cartier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cartier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kuznetsov is looking to reverse the position.
Cartier wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartier staying calm.#SUB#
Cartier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartier trying to control the position but Kuznetsov is working away.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain half guard here but Cartier keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Cartier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartier prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartier lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Cartier tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Cartier backpedaling.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cartier eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Cartier pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cartier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartier working Kuznetsov over with strikes.
Cartier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Cartier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Cartier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cartier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Cartier eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetsov moves into full guard.
Cartier 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.
Cartier throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Cartier stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Cartier is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from half guard.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartier darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Cartier into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartier wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartier shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Cartier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Cartier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartier. #T4#
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartier dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Cartier's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Cartier on that attempt.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Cartier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartier feinted with a counter takedown.
Cartier fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Cartier will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kuznetsov gets caught napping as Cartier dives in and scores a takedown. Kuznetsov manages to retain guard.
Kuznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Cartier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Cartier avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Cartier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cartier dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Cartier tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Cartier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov cracks Cartier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Cartier moves out of range.
Cartier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cartier back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov tests Cartier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartier shoots in and drives through. Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Cartier shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartier.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cartier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Cartier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov regains half guard.
Cartier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuznetsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartier is keen to just control but Kuznetsov is a slippery customer.
Cartier is really struggling to control Kuznetsov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier throwing shots but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cartier works his way into side control.
Kuznetsov tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
Egor Kuznetsov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Garces clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Garces successfully pulls guard.
Garces not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cartier with a nice head shot there.
Cartier preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cartier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartier with a nice head shot there.
Cartier lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Garces is rocked!
Garces 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.
Garces is still in real trouble! Can Cartier finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartier gets to his feet and stands over Garces, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Garces felt that one! Cartier unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Garces from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Cartier!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danielos Tiger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ray Cartier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cartier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Tiger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Tiger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiger jumps guard but Cartier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Cartier wants the takedown. Tiger is fighting it off but Cartier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tiger's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tiger (0) vs (2) Cartier
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartier looking to pass the guard.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Cartier is proving a slippery customer.
Cartier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger pulls Cartier in close to prevent any damage.
Cartier looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cartier content to stall in guard here.
Cartier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cartier has gone for a leg lock! Tiger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tiger (2) vs (2) Cartier
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cartier's guard. #SUB#
Tiger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB#
Tiger seems to be working for a kimura but Cartier defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier trying to control but Tiger postures up.
Tiger moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tiger (5) vs (2) Cartier
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cartier can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Cartier wants to control but Tiger postures up.
Cartier looking for a sweep but Tiger has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tiger (7) vs (2) Cartier
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiger wants to control the pace but Cartier is squirming around nicely.
Tiger controlling his opponent.
Cartier can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tiger goes for an armbar but Cartier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cartier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tiger (7) vs (4) Cartier#SUB#
Tiger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartier defends it easily.#T4#
Cartier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartier trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger is trying to control the position but Cartier postures up.
Cartier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Cartier is proving a slippery customer.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving. #T5#
Cartier slips nicely into half guard.
Tiger is pressing down on Cartier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
Cartier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tiger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cartier works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Cartier wants to take a breather but Tiger is having none of it.
Tiger won't allow Cartier to pass to mount.
Cartier is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Cartier is trying to work for a kimura but Tiger is defending well.
Tiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiger.#SUB#
Tiger looking for a guillotine here but Cartier defends easily.
Tiger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tiger (9) vs (4) Cartier#T7#
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cartier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiger defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cartier holds on and takes a little breather.
Tiger trying to control but Cartier is working from the bottom.
Cartier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiger is one step ahead there.
Tiger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartier is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Tiger trying to control but Cartier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartier working for a triangle but Tiger defends it easily.
Tiger won't allow Cartier to sweep him here. #T9#
Cartier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Tiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartier is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Cartier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartier is pulling down on Tiger's head to control his posture. #T11##SUB2#
Cartier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tiger trying to control but Cartier is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cartier 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.#SUB#
Tiger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cartier dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tiger (9) vs (6) Cartier#SUB2#
Cartier has gone for a leg lock! Tiger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tiger (11) vs (6) Cartier#SUB2#
Cartier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tiger passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tiger (14) vs (6) Cartier#T13#
Cartier tries to bench press Tiger off him but Tiger keeps the position.
Cartier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tiger wants to control but Cartier is keeping him busy.
Cartier wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cartier looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tiger pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tiger (17) vs (6) Cartier#T14#
Tiger looking to control but Cartier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tiger controlling from the full mount.
Tiger can't control as he wanted to and Cartier manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Tiger is just content to waste time from the top position. Cartier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cartier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tiger (17) vs (8) Cartier
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger takes the fight on points by 17 to 8. |
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Event:
HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier fails with the takedown
and Morales counters with a one-two to the body.
Cartier takes one on the button.
Morales stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cartier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Cartier looking to score a takedown here. Morales is defending well but Cartier drives through and ends up in Morales's guard.
Cartier working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartier stops Morales from standing up.
Cartier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully. #T1#
Morales is trying to keep Cartier in close.
Morales has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cartier wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
Cartier throws a strike but Morales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Morales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartier is trying to control the position but Morales postures up.
Cartier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morales is one step ahead there.
Cartier has control of Morales's left arm, preventing Morales from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cartier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morales uses it to pass to side control.
Cartier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morales working away.
Cartier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morales wants to control but Cartier is keeping him busy.
Morales tries to stand but Cartier is controlling his head. #T3##SU2#
Morales decides to stand back up.
Morales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cartier on the side of the head.
Cartier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morales to score with a decent uppercut.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morales as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales scores with a nice strike.
Cartier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morales counters with a big right hand! Oh Cartier is in trouble here! Morales follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omari Morales!
Omari Morales bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha.
And Cartier tries to counter it with a takedown but Rocha pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Cartier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Cartier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cartier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartier with a nice head shot there.
Cartier wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
Cartier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartier looking to pass the guard.
Cartier throws a strike but Rocha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cartier 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.#T2#
Rocha is pushing down on Cartier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartier is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartier keeps working.
Cartier flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rocha has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rocha looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha wants to take Cartier's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Cartier tries to hold on but Rocha postures up.
Rocha trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Rocha goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cartier turns into him and now he's in Rocha's guard.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cartier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocha's head.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cartier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocha's head.
Cartier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartier stands and throws Rocha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cartier working away.
Rocha is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Cartier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rocha motions for Cartier to come forward. Rocha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartier.
Cartier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Cartier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Cartier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ray Cartier has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cartier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocha is not content to let Cartier control the position.#SUB2#
Cartier is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Rocha wants to get back to full guard.
Cartier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cartier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocha tries to get to full guard but Cartier has control of the leg.
Cartier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rocha trying to hold on to Cartier's head to control him but Cartier postures up.
Rocha manages to get to full guard.
Cartier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocha looking to control.
#T2##SUB#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartier is stalling in the full guard.
Rocha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartier postures up and lands a big shot to Rocha's brow.
Cartier postures up.
Cartier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocha's head.
Cartier lands a couple of elbows.
Cartier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartier defends well.
Cartier tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocha is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rocha is trying to keep Cartier in close.
Cartier chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cartier works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Cartier seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartier seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Rocha tries to roll over but Cartier keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rocha taking some punishment here, with Cartier in his half guard.
Cartier is trying to control. Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Cartier 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.
Cartier working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha moves into full guard.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Cartier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rocha swings for the body but Cartier moves out of range.
#TD2#
Cartier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cartier working the ground and pound from side control.
Cartier cracks Rocha with a big elbow.
Cartier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rocha to see if he's OK.
Cartier landing a few strikes.
Cartier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rocha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cartier working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Rocha is rocked!
Rocha tries to buck Cartier off but Cartier is having none of it.
Oh Rocha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartier is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartier is chipping away with strikes.
Cartier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Rocha seems a little lost for a moment, as Cartier dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Cartier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rocha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartier but great work by Rocha.
Rocha seems to have got his legs back now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cartier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartier is looking to regain half guard here but Rocha keeps moving and retains side control.
Cartier sneaks back into half guard.
Cartier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocha is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Rocha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartier defends it well.
Rocha prevents Cartier from improving his position.#T2#
Rocha trying to control the action but Cartier is working from the bottom.
Cartier gets full guard.
Cartier wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
Rocha wants to pass the guard but Cartier is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cartier is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
Rocha trying to control but Cartier is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cartier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocha passes Cartier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartier is trying to stand up here but Rocha is controlling him well.
Cartier is looking to control Rocha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartier avoid being mounted?
Cartier tries to roll over but Rocha keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocha takes a swing at Cartier's ribcage but misses.
Cartier feints the counter takedown.
Rocha swings for the body but Cartier moves out of range.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rocha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Cartier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rocha's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ray Cartier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocha being controlled here, momentarily.
Cartier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartier won't allow Rocha to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cartier has gone for a leg lock! Rocha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartier's guard.#REVR#
Jose Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Cartier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cartier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Cartier!
Ray Cartier 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Cartier looking to score a takedown here. Masters is defending well but Cartier drives through and ends up in Masters's guard.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
Cartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masters 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.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Masters pulls Cartier in close to prevent any damage.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Masters is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cartier frees his head nicely. Oh but Masters has switched to an armbar! Cartier is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anthony Masters!
An out of breath Anthony Masters 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier fails with the takedown
and Cubbedge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cartier misses with a takedown attempt
and Cubbedge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Cartier with an uppercut!#ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Cubbedge cracks Cartier with a left hook right on the temple and Cartier goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cubbedge lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Cartier is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Cubbedge ! |
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Event:
WFC Australia 2
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Azzadiu is predictable there #TD#
and Cartier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartier. #SUB2#
Azzadiu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartier defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cartier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azzadiu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartier has managed to get both his arms back between Azzadiu's legs - danger averted.
Cartier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azzadiu on the ground.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azzadiu's guard.
Cartier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartier lands strikes from half guard.
Cartier uses his free foot to push down on Azzadiu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azzadiu.
Azzadiu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartier with shots to the head and body - Azzadiu looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Cartier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#Azzadiu is rocked!
Cartier controlling from mount.
Azzadiu is still in real trouble! Can Cartier finish him?
Azzadiu seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Cartier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Azzadiu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Azzadiu is trying to escape the mount.
Cartier landing strikes, looking to finish!
Azzadiu is bucking up trying to escape but Cartier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cartier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Azzadiu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cartier postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Azzadiu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Azzadiu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Cartier!
After winning the bout, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smooth scores with a shot to the side of Cartier's head.
Smooth lands a nice uppercut.
Cartier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth scores with a shot to the side of Cartier's head.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smooth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mbape Smooth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Smooth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smooth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Smooth moves into the clinch.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartier tries to score a body lock takedown but Smooth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smooth walks away with a smile on his face. Cartier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Smooth clinches with his opponent.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Smooth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth lands a shoulder strike.
Cartier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smooth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smooth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Smooth.
Smooth gets underhooks to prevent Cartier's takedown attempt.
A short left from Smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smooth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartier backwards.
Smooth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Smooth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Cartier is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartier.
Cartier blocking some punches.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartier.
Cartier seems to have recovered his senses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smooth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smooth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smooth lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartier backwards.
Smooth unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cartier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Smooth is unloading with more strikes now! Cartier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbape Smooth!
A relieved looking Mbape Smooth 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 Red Light District 1
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cartier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut.
Cartier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Otgonbayar is defending well.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Cartier.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Otgonbayar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Otgonbayar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
Cartier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Otgonbayar scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Cartier pulls Otgonbayar into guard.
Cartier wants to sweep here but Otgonbayar controlling him for the moment.
Otgonbayar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Otgonbayar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartier on the ground.#T1#
Cartier pulls Otgonbayar in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cartier is working an open guard so Otgonbayar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Otgonbayar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar gets underhooks to prevent Cartier's takedown attempt.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
Otgonbayar gets underhooks to prevent Cartier's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otgonbayar.#T2#
Cartier wants a takedown but no success here.
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartier backwards.
Cartier is looking for a takedown.
Otgonbayar gets underhooks to prevent Cartier's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Cartier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartier is still on wobbly legs! Can Otgonbayar finish him?
Cartier tries to score a body lock takedown but Otgonbayar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartier seems to have recovered his senses.
Cartier goes for a takedown attempt but Otgonbayar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cartier looks winded!
Cartier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Otgonbayar has Cartier up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartier is working for takedown but Otgonbayar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cartier is looking for a takedown.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Cartier's head.
Cartier can't get the takedown.
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside. #T3#
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartiers head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartier blocks an uppercut.
Cartier blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartier blocks an uppercut.
Cartier wants a takedown.
Otgonbayar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otgonbayar prevents a body shot from Cartier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartier.
Cartier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Otgonbayar is defending well.
Otgonbayar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartier is trying to drag Otgonbayar to the mat but Otgonbayar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Otgonbayar. #T4#
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cartier to his knees! Otgonbayar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batu Otgonbayar!
Batu Otgonbayar retains his middleweight title!
Batu Otgonbayar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ray Cartier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Roth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartier (2) vs (0) Roth#SUB2#
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth has his feet on Cartier's thighs here. He's pushed Cartier off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cartier screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Glass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ray Cartier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
Glass is looking to counter the offense by Cartier and move into the clinch.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glass sprawls well. Glass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartier gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass tries to counter by clinching up but Cartier breaks away and moves out of range.
Glass leaves Cartier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cartier manages to circle out of the way.
Richard Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Glass pushes Cartier up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartier wants to take the fight to the mat but Glass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartier is working for takedown but Glass is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##TD2#
Cartier is trying to trip Glass. He has hold of a leg but Glass is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartier persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Glass (0) vs (2) Cartier
Cartier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Glass trying to keep a closed guard but Cartier is proving a slippery customer.
Cartier trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glass dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glass (2) vs (2) Cartier
Glass looking to pass the guard.
Cartier has Glass pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Cartier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glass is one step ahead there.
Glass trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier keeping full guard, as Glass tries to pass.
Glass has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartier keeping moving, preventing Glass from controlling successfully.
Cartier is controlling Glass's posture.#T3#
Cartier wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cartier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glass defends well.#SUB2#
Cartier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Glass has his hands clasped together but Cartier extends and breaks Glass's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cartier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Cartier!
After winning the bout, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cartier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartier stops Cock Muncher from getting back to his feet.
Cartier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cock Muncher is trying to stand up here but Cartier is controlling him well.
Cartier wants to free his trapped foot but Cock Muncher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cartier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cartier is trying to work for a kimura but Cock Muncher is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cock Muncher has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Cartier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cock Muncher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartier lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Cartier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cartier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cock Muncher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartier.
Cartier performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartier wants to pass the guard but Cock Muncher is defending well.
Cartier is trying to control the action in half guard but Cock Muncher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cock Muncher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartier looks to land a strike but Cock Muncher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cartier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartier stops Cock Muncher from standing up.
Cock Muncher keeping full guard, as Cartier tries to pass.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cock Muncher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cartier postures up in Cock Muncher's guard and throws a big left but Cock Muncher blocks it. #SUB#
Cartier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Cock Muncher keeps moving.
Cartier trying to move into half guard but instead Cock Muncher has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Cartier is trying to keep Cock Muncher in close.
#SU2#
Cock Muncher gets to his feet. Cartier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Cartier dodges the punch combination from Cock Muncher.
Cartier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cock Muncher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartier thinking.
Cartier with a poor takedown
and Cock Muncher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartier goes for a double leg but Cock Muncher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cock Muncher continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cock Muncher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cartier walks away with a smile on his face. Cock Muncher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cartier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Pdo Cock Muncher will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Cartier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cock Muncher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Cock Muncher lands a left and a right that send Cartier crashing to the mat, dazed. Cock Muncher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Cartier is rocked!
Cock Muncher is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Cock Muncher shuts the power down on Cartier. Lights out, game over! Cock Muncher is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Pdo Cock Muncher! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartier.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Cartier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fox tries to clinch there but Cartier circles away.
Cartier attempts a counter takedown but Fox avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Cartier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartier showed some decent athleticism there.
Fox trying to control but Cartier postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving. #T1#
Cartier throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartier trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox working a defensive guard here.
Cartier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fox is looking to stand up but Cartier isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartier distracts Fox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cartier connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartier working some strikes from top position.
Cartier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fox for as long as he can get away with.
Cartier lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Cartier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fox working a defensive guard but Cartier passes into half guard.
Cartier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fox looks winded!#SUB#
Cartier is looking for a kimura but Fox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartier to get the leverage.
Cartier is nestled in close to Fox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fox wants to control but Cartier is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cartier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fox is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ray Cartier!
A victorious Ray Cartier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 2
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Cartier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartier lands in his opponent's guard.
Cartier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
De Mattos is looking for a triangle but Cartier pushes his legs off easily.
Cartier connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartier working some strikes from top position.
Cartier trying to control but De Mattos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Mattos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but De Mattos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Mattos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartier is aware though and is defending well.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Mattos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cartier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
De Mattos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
De Mattos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but De Mattos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
De Mattos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartier postures up and lands a big shot to De Mattos 's brow. #SUB2#
Cartier drops back looking for a leg! De Mattos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Mattos manages to kick Cartier off! Cartier jumps back into De Mattos 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Mattos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartier controls 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#
De Mattos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Mattos wants to sweep here but Cartier controlling him for the moment.
Cartier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartier lands a couple of digs.
Cartier distracts De Mattos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
De Mattos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartier is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cartier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
De Mattos has his foot on Cartier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartier works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartier passes De Mattos 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Cartier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Mattos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
De Mattos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartier pulls his head out easily.
De Mattos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartier is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartier in particular looking to stall.
Cartier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Cartier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Mattos is surviving well by controlling Cartier's body position as best he can.
De Mattos is looking to improve his position but Cartier isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
De Mattos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cartier.
Cartier breaks from De Mattos 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Mattos tries to reverse the position but Cartier maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Cartier.#T4#
BOOM! Cartier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
De Mattos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartier trying to control but De Mattos is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cartier throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! De Mattos has his hands clasped together but Cartier breaks the hold and De Mattos is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cartier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Cartier!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCMMA Las Vegas 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cartier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ha wants to get back to his feet.
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. Cartier connects with a nice short shot to Ha's temple.
Cartier slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartier lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cartier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ray Cartier!
Ray Cartier thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier shoots in for a double leg but Maccaselli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maccaselli tries a head kick but it misses.
Flavio Maccaselli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maccaselli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cartier shoots in but Maccaselli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cartier shoots for a double leg takedown but Maccaselli sprawls well. He's pushed Cartier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maccaselli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cartier.
Cartier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maccaselli sprawls and moves away.
Maccaselli connects with a high kick.
Maccaselli throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cartier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartier throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB#
Cartier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartier forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cartier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Cartier seems content to control.#T2#
Cartier trying to control from half guard but Maccaselli is working away.
Cartier working Maccaselli over with strikes.
Maccaselli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maccaselli is refusing to be controlled, as Cartier sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cartier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maccaselli defends it well.
Cartier working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Cartier prevents Maccaselli from standing back up.
Cartier winds up and cracks Maccaselli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartier wants to control but Maccaselli is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cartier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maccaselli sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Cartier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maccaselli has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been informed that Maccaselli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Cartier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maccaselli defends it well.
Well, if Cartier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Cartier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cartier is working for a submission of some sort.
Maccaselli is staying active underneath Cartier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maccaselli is trying to escape back to his feet but Cartier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cartier controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Cartier dominated 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.#R2#
Maccaselli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maccaselli scores with a leg kick.
Maccaselli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maccaselli tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartier tries for a takedown but Maccaselli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maccaselli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maccaselli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cartier.
Maccaselli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flavio Maccaselli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maccaselli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cartier's head.
Maccaselli throws out a leg kick but Cartier moves out of range and Maccaselli only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maccaselli tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartier tries to counter with a takedown but Maccaselli is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Cartier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maccaselli quickly recovers to half guard.
Maccaselli is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartier not doing much here.
Cartier trying to control from half guard but Maccaselli is working away. #T1##SUB#
Cartier wants to work for an arm triangle but Maccaselli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cartier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maccaselli for as long as he can get away with.#T2##SU#
Cartier stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Maccaselli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maccaselli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cartier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maccaselli scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Maccaselli. No joy for Cartier on that attempt.
Maccaselli throws a head kick that misses.
Maccaselli throws a sloppy head kick and Cartier moves out of range easily.
Maccaselli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cartier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maccaselli defends well and Cartier ends up having to push Maccaselli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cartier looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Maccaselli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maccaselli tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maccaselli tries to avoid it but Cartier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maccaselli to the ground. Maccaselli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Maccaselli.
Maccaselli tries a head kick but it misses.
Maccaselli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maccaselli sprawls and moves away.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maccaselli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartier.
Maccaselli lands a head kick!
Cartier avoids the head kick by Maccaselli.
Cartier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maccaselli sprawls and moves away.
Flavio Maccaselli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maccaselli throws a head kick but Cartier moves out of range.
#T4#
Cartier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maccaselli is fending him off so far but Cartier persists. Nope, Maccaselli circles away and we're back to standing.
Maccaselli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maccaselli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maccaselli wants it to stay on the feet.
Cartier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maccaselli avoids it really well and circles away.
Maccaselli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartier defends it well.
Maccaselli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maccaselli lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maccaselli dodges the punch combination from Cartier.
Maccaselli connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Maccaselli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Maccaselli lands a high kick!
Cartier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maccaselli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartier somewhat.
Cartier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maccaselli lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maccaselli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maccaselli throws a sloppy head kick and Cartier moves out of range easily.
Cartier shoots for a double leg takedown but Maccaselli sprawls well. He's pushed Cartier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maccaselli throws a sloppy head kick and Cartier moves out of range easily. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartier is defended easily by Maccaselli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartier avoids the head kick by Maccaselli.
A bone on bone clash there as Cartier blocks the leg kick.
Maccaselli stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartier. Cartier gets slowly back to his feet.
Maccaselli scores with a leg kick.
Maccaselli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maccaselli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maccaselli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD#
Cartier looking to score a takedown here. Maccaselli is defending well but Cartier drives through and ends up in Maccaselli's guard.
Cartier is standing up over Maccaselli. Maccaselli looks to escape but Cartier dives into side control.
#REVB#
Cartier wants to control but Maccaselli is keeping him busy.
Cartier working the head with strikes.
Cartier lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartier cracks Maccaselli with a big elbow.
Cartier lands a nice forearm strike.
Cartier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cartier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maccaselli can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Cartier is working to tighten his grip on Maccaselli's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Maccaselli has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cartier is really squeezing tight and eventually Maccaselli passes out! Cartier breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ray Cartier!
After winning the bout, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Russian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russian lands with a right to the head.
Russian pushes Cartier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartier.
Cartier tries to stall but Russian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russian.
Russian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartiers head.
Russian lands with a right to the head.
Russian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russian unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cartier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Russian is unloading with more strikes now! Cartier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Russian!
Big Russian is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
WCMMA Las Vegas 1
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Otgonbayar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Cartier circles away.
#CL#
Otgonbayar has Cartier up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Otgonbayar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Otgonbayar drives through and clinches with Cartier against the cage.
Cartier takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otgonbayar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otgonbayar gets through Cartier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Otgonbayar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Cartier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Otgonbayar gets caught napping as Cartier dives in and scores a takedown. Otgonbayar manages to retain guard.
Otgonbayar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartier advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Cartier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Otgonbayar is just riding it out for now. Cartier eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cartier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Otgonbayar is just riding it out for now. Cartier eventually gives up the hold.
Cartier is trying to control. Otgonbayar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartier working Otgonbayar over with strikes. #T2#
Cartier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartier throwing shots but Otgonbayar is blocking nicely.
Cartier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cartier tries to pass to full mount but Otgonbayar defends it.
Well, if Cartier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cartier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Otgonbayar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Cartier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Otgonbayar!
Otgonbayar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartier on the ground.
Cartier breaks from Otgonbayar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cartier throws some wild stikes that Otgonbayar manages to avoid easily.
Cartier with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Cartier looking for a guillotine from mount but Otgonbayar is having none of it.
Cartier with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier wants to control the pace but Otgonbayar is squirming around nicely.
Cartier controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Otgonbayar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Otgonbayar is in a horrible position here. Cartier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Cartier wants to finish this one by submission but Otgonbayar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cartier.
Cartier cracks Otgonbayar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cartier controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Otgonbayar has left one of his arms exposed and Cartier doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Otgonbayar screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Cartier!
Ray Cartier is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Kozlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartier under the eye.
Cartier with a poor takedown
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kozlov cracks Cartier with a good jab.
A right-left combo lands from Kozlov. #ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Cartier shoots and misses
and Kozlov counters with a huge right that knocks Cartier out cold! Kozlov is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kozlov!
An out of breath Vladimir Kozlov 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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