 |
SSSD 19: Cartwright vs Glass PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vosu Saase (ranked 6880 p4p, 24502 weight class) and Michael Sizemore (ranked 766 p4p, 805 weight class). Sizemore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go Get It. Vosu Saase could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Sizemore's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
18
194
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
185
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vosu Saase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Saase misses.
Sizemore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sizemore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saase manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sizemore throwing strikes from guard but Saase blocks nicely.
Sizemore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sizemore lands a couple of elbows.
Sizemore distracts Saase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sizemore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sizemore sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore landing some decent shots from guard.
Saase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sizemore works over Saase with some ground and pound from guard.
Sizemore postures up in Saase's guard and throws a big left but Saase blocks it.
Sizemore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sizemore's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sizemore cracks Saase with a solid left hand.
Sizemore with a nice head shot there.
Sizemore chips away with some ground and pound.
Saase looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sizemore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sizemore lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saase is wriggling around but Sizemore manages to pass to half guard.
Sizemore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sizemore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saase is trying to stand.
Sizemore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sizemore pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore landing strikes from the mount and Saase is in trouble!
Sizemore scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sizemore working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Saase turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sizemore off and cradles Saase's limp body as Sizemore celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Michael Sizemore!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Sizemore made sure he mentioned Hotrod Express MMA Nutriants, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake McQuade (ranked 7003 p4p, 6225 weight class) and Champ Johnson (ranked 694 p4p, 658 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: DMX - Ain't No Sunshine . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
26
170
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
167
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake McQuade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuade dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on McQuade's head and hops out.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade takes one on the button.
McQuade tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Johnson.
McQuade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQuade wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
McQuade blocking some punches.
McQuade is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McQuade has his back to the cage.
McQuade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuade jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson pushes McQuade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake McQuade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuade controls his hands.
McQuade is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
McQuade tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks McQuade with an uppercut!
McQuade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McQuade closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. McQuade pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McQuade tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
McQuade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson moves in close and cracks McQuade with a massive right hand! McQuade, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Champ Johnson!
A very excited looking Champ Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Cadenhead (ranked 5167 p4p, 5424 weight class) and Isaia Palamo (ranked 640 p4p, 658 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
25
207
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
191 cm
25
217
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelvin Cadenhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaia Palamo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadenhead ducks under a wild hook from Palamo.
Cadenhead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Kelvin Cadenhead has been cut.
Palamo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Palamo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palamo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cadenhead throws a lazy uppercut
and Palamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cadenhead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palamo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Cadenhead is rocked!
Palamo drops Cadenhead with a straight right hand, right on the button! Palamo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaia Palamo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muchy Cartwright (ranked 4594 p4p, 5554 weight class) and Carlo Pedersoli Jr (ranked 607 p4p, 681 weight class). Cartwright comes into the arena with Mauled blaring out of the sound system. Pedersoli Jr has chosen Notte Blu as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
25
198
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
182 cm
18
194
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlo Pedersoli Jr!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersoli Jr misses with a straight right.
Pedersoli Jr throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Cartwright counters with a one-two to the body.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr circles away.
As Cartwright backs off Pedersoli Jr throws a huge counter combo but Cartwright manages to avoid it all.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Pedersoli Jr is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright slips a jab from Pedersoli Jr.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli Jr sprawls and moves away.
Pedersoli Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Pedersoli Jr is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pedersoli Jr finds it's target.
Pedersoli Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedersoli Jr misses the target.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Pedersoli Jr finds it's target.
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Pedersoli Jr's ribcage.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr looks winded!
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright lands an elbow just above Pedersoli Jr 's eye.
I was talking to Cartwright's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pedersoli Jr stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cartwright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cartwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedersoli Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cartwright.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cartwright with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Pedersoli Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a looping right.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli Jr sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Pedersoli Jr misses.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Pedersoli Jr keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Pedersoli Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright tries to work over Pedersoli Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Pedersoli Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Pedersoli Jr tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pedersoli Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Pedersoli Jr's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedersoli Jrs head.
Cartwright lands an elbow that stopped Pedersoli Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Pedersoli Jr letting Cartwright take a breather here.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pedersoli Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Pedersoli Jr blocks it.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
A body shot lands from Cartwright.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Cartwright - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muchy Cartwright 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.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Pedersoli Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pedersoli Jr down to the mat. Pedersoli Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedersoli Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pedersoli Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Cartwright.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Pedersoli Jr is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr being controlled against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pedersoli Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pedersoli Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedersoli Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Pedersoli Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pedersoli Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Cartwright rushes Pedersoli Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Muchy Cartwright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright stalling.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedersoli Jr can do to turn this around?
Pedersoli Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Carlo Pedersoli Jr has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedersoli Jr up against the cage.
Cartwright is leaning against Pedersoli Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedersoli Jr or not.
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Pedersoli Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright scores with a knee to the head.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Pedersoli Jr's head.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr is defending well.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright landing knees to the body.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pedersoli Jr down to the mat. Pedersoli Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pedersoli Jr tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pedersoli Jr to the ground. Pedersoli Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pedersoli Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedersoli Jr circles away.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muchy Cartwright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Pedersoli Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pedersoli Jr scores with the left hand. Cartwright knows he should have avoided that one.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pedersoli Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cartwright dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
Cartwright presses Pedersoli Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedersoli Jr tries to break free but Cartwright pushes him back against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedersoli Jr prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedersoli Jr.
A knee to the head by Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright scores a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartwright.
Carlo Pedersoli Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartwright.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pedersoli Jr tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedersoli Jr.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pedersoli Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedersoli Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright lands a nice knee to the body.
Pedersoli Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright works on Pedersoli Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Muchy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pedersoli Jr tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cartwright.
Cartwright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Pedersoli Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright misses with a knee to the head.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muchy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartwright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muchy Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Muchy Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Muller (ranked 24827 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Mahamadu Diarra (ranked 225 p4p, 66 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
26
300
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
194 cm
18
259
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mahamadu Diarra!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diarra.
Diarra shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Diarra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diarra stuffs the takedown attempt from Muller. Muller gets slowly back to his feet.
Muller wants to clinch up but Diarra keeps it at a distance.
Diarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
A big right from Diarra misses.
A punch lands to the side of Diarra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diarra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diarra backs up against the cage.
Diarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Diarra.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Diarra.
Muller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diarra staying out of range there.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller lands with a hook. Diarra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller tries for a takedown but Diarra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diarra! But no joy.
Diarra misses the shot to the body.
Diarra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muller.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Diarra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Diarra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diarra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muller throws a series of punches but Diarra avoids them all with ease.
Diarra clinches with his opponent.
Diarra wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to take the fight to the mat but Diarra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller wants to take the fight to the mat but Diarra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diarra breaks from the clinch.
Muller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Muller fails to land the takedown.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diarra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller connects with a single shot there.
Diarra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diarra slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diarra.
Nice defenses there by Muller.
Diarra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diarra shoots in looking for a takedown. Muller tries to sprawl out of it but Diarra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Muller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diarra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muller.
Muller is trying to work for a kimura but Diarra is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller is working for a kimura but Diarra is defending it quite comfortably.
Diarra pushes Muller off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Diarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diarra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diarra sneaks out the side door and pushes Muller away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Muller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Diarra moves away and avoids it.
Muller shoots for a takedown but Diarra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Diarra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diarra throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Diarra saw that one coming.
Diarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diarra's hands.
Diarra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diarra avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diarra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Diarra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muller avoids the body shot from Diarra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diarra stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diarra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Muller.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Diarra moved out of range nicely.
Diarra loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Diarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diarra has a takedown stuffed.
Diarra slips a straight right by Muller.
Diarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diarra.
Diarra throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diarra throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diarra walks into a jab.
Diarra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muller.
Diarra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Jab from Muller.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diarra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller dives in and grabs Diarra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diarra pushes down on Muller's head and hops out.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Muller backs off Diarra throws a huge counter combo but Muller manages to avoid it all.
Diarra slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
Diarra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muller defends it well.
Diarra ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Diarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Muller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diarra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Muller scores with a four punch combination!
Diarra pushes Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diarra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Diarra swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Diarra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muller darts in looking for a takedown but Diarra gets double underhooks and turns Muller into the cage.
Diarra breaks the clinch.
Muller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diarra back to the cage. Muller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diarra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller throws a right and a left that Diarra avoids nicely.
Muller closes the distance and clinches up with Diarra, looking for a takedown. Muller pushes Diarra against the cage but Diarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Diarra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muller wants to clinch up but Diarra keeps it at a distance.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diarra.
Diarra misses with an uppercut.
Muller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diarra.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Diarra misses.
Diarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller lunges at Diarra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diarra's hand.
Muller is looking to clinch.
Muller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Muller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Diarra looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Diarra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Diarra.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diarra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Diarra misses the target.
Muller throws a series of punches but Diarra moves out of range.
Muller shoots in looking for a takedown. Diarra tries to sprawl out of it but Muller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diarra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diarra shoots in looking for a takedown but Muller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diarra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing.
Muller darts in looking for a takedown but Diarra gets double underhooks and turns Muller into the cage.
Diarra prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diarra manages to break the clinch.
Diarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Diarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Diarra misses with a body shot.
Muller lands a head shot.
Muller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diarra.
Diarra misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller checks a low kick from Diarra.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Diarra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diarra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller avoids the body shot from Diarra.
Diarra ducks right into an uppercut from Muller.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Diarra has closed the distance and engaged Muller in a clinch.
Diarra manages to break the clinch.
Muller shoots in but no luck this time.
Diarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
As Muller backs off Diarra throws a huge counter combo but Muller manages to avoid it all.
Diarra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller staying out of range there.
Diarra shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Diarra misses.
Diarra tries to bum rush Muller with a series of wild strikes but Muller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diarra as he jumps to the side.
Muller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diarra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muller somewhat.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diarra tries to clinch but Muller is having none of it.
A punch combination from Diarra misses.
Diarra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Diarra moved out of range.
Diarra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Diarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahamadu Diarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller is looking to clinch but Diarra is avoiding it.
Diarra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller is looking to counter punch.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diarra.
Muller with a jab.
Diarra misses with a wild combination.
Thomas Muller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diarra misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahamadu Diarra.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Muller!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tolby Tovington (ranked 2792 p4p, 3536 weight class) and Caleb Moore (ranked 376 p4p, 467 weight class). Caleb Moore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
23
181
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
191 cm
21
170
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tolby Tovington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caleb Moore!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tovington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tovington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tovington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tovington is looking for a sweep.
Moore in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tovington dodges the ground and pound from Moore.
Tovington seems a little lost for a moment, as Moore dominates the positioning.
Tovington is trying to improve his position.
Tovington is holding Moore down, trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Tovington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tovington keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to get an arm triangle but Tovington is defending well.
Tovington wants to get back to his feet.
Tovington is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it.
Tovington stops Moore from passing to mount.
Moore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moore tries to score with some ground and pound. Tovington controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Moore stalls from top position.
Tovington can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tovington to his feet.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Tovington.
Tovington slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Tovington.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tovington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tovington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tovington misses with a wild combination.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tolby Tovington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tovington jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tovington throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Moore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moore looks for a takedown but Tovington sprawls well.
Tolby Tovington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Moore.
Tovington fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tovington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tovington.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tovington is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tovington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore has Tovington pressed against the cage, preventing Tovington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tovington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tovington is trying to keep an underhook but Moore manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Tovington is working away.
Moore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore is trying to control. Tovington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tovington kicks Moore off and gets back to his feet.
Tovington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 Moore is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tolby Tovington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tovington throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Tovington finish him?
It looks like Caleb Moore has been cut.
Tovington lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Moore head around and knocks him out cold! Tovington hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tolby Tovington!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smashy Cartwright (ranked 2854 p4p, 3551 weight class) and Mr Glass (ranked 356 p4p, 437 weight class). Cartwright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Hammer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
25
160
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
22
163
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Glass!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass darts in and clinches Cartwright up against the cage.
Glass is trying to break free.
Cartwright pulls Glass into guard.
Glass stops Cartwright from standing up.
Glass trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Glass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cartwright tries to get out of the position.
Glass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright is not content to let Glass control the position.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Glass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Glass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright holds on to Glass's head and controls the position momentarily.
Glass is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Glass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright stops Glass from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Glass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartwright wants to control but Glass is having none of it.
Glass goes for an armbar but Cartwright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Glass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Glass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass throws a sloppy head kick
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glass is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Glass's head.
Glass has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Glass wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is in close to Glass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass looking for a sweep. Not yet Glass, not yet.
Glass has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Glass has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright distracts Glass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Glass has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Glass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glass trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Glass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Glass's brow.
Glass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Glass blocks nicely.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is working Glass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Glass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glass is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cartwright rolls with it to try and escape but Glass cranks on the arm and Cartwright is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Glass!
Mr Glass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
