PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Cartgreens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cartgreens
vs
VanVactor

195 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Cartgreens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartgreens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by VanVactor.
VanVactor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cartgreens counters with a straight right hand.
VanVactor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartgreens circles away quickly and effectively.
VanVactor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartgreens.
VanVactor misses with a two punch combination.
VanVactor throws a head kick but Cartgreens moves out of range.

A big head kick from VanVactor and Cartgreens is sent sprawling to the canvas!

It looks like PJ Cartgreens has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VanVactor with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartgreens is breathing heavily.
VanVactor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
VanVactor connects with a couple of short punches.
VanVactor thows a big elbow that misses.

Cartgreens is looking for a triangle but VanVactor pushes his legs off easily.
VanVactor distracts Cartgreens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
VanVactor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
VanVactor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
VanVactor throwing strikes but missing.
VanVactor postures up in Cartgreens's guard and throws a big left but Cartgreens blocks it.
Cartgreens trying to control the position.

VanVactor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells VanVactor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartgreens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanVactor.
Cartgreens has momentary wrist control but VanVactor slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
VanVactor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
VanVactor works over Cartgreens with some ground and pound from guard.
VanVactor is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartgreens has wrist control.
Cartgreens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanVactor.

Cartgreens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. VanVactor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartgreens.
VanVactor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cartgreens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cartgreens is looking for a sweep.
VanVactor tries to move to mount but Cartgreens blocks the move with his legs.
Cartgreens is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VanVactor scores with a three punch combo!
VanVactor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cartgreens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cartgreens.
VanVactor tries for a takedown. No joy.
VanVactor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartgreens pulls his leg out and moves away.
VanVactor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cartgreens has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cartgreens counters with a low kick, right behind VanVactor 's knee.
Cartgreens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cartgreens tries to clinch but VanVactor moves out of range.
VanVactor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartgreens at a distance.
VanVactor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cartgreens if he has to take too many more of those.
Cartgreens tries to clinch up.
VanVactor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VanVactor fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartgreens shoots in for a takedown but VanVactor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan VanVactor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PJ Cartgreens's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

VanVactor lands a glancing blow to the side of Cartgreens's head.
Cartgreens shoots in for a takedown but VanVactor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartgreens dodges the punch combination from VanVactor.
Cartgreens fails with a takedown attempt.
VanVactor scores with a kick to the body.
VanVactor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
VanVactor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
VanVactor lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ethan VanVactor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartgreens dodges the punch combination from VanVactor.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from VanVactor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
VanVactor fails to land with a series of punches.
VanVactor scores with the left hand. Cartgreens knows he should have avoided that one.
VanVactor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
VanVactor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartgreens's head backwards.
Cartgreens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VanVactor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
VanVactor scores with a hook to the body. Cartgreens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
VanVactor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartgreens is trying hard to land a takedown here. VanVactor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Cartgreens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanVactor punishes Cartgreens's body with a nice straight punch.
VanVactor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
VanVactor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cartgreens walks into a straight right hand from VanVactor.
Cartgreens shoots in for a takedown but VanVactor shows good takedown defense.
Cartgreens blocks a head kick by VanVactor.
Cartgreens wants to clinch up but VanVactor keeps it at a distance.
Cartgreens throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartgreens.
VanVactor misses with a body shot.
VanVactor leaves Cartgreens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
VanVactor missing with a left hand there. Cartgreens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
VanVactor works over Cartgreens's head and body with a nice combination.
Cartgreens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. VanVactor defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartgreens.

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.
VanVactor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Cartgreens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
VanVactor throws a right and a left that both miss.
VanVactor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
VanVactor cracks Cartgreens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
PJ Cartgreens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartgreens fails with a takedown attempt.
VanVactor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cartgreens tries to close the distance and clinch up but VanVactor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan VanVactor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on PJ Cartgreens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

VanVactor misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartgreens throws a leg kick that is checked
and VanVactor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cartgreens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
VanVactor misses with a series of wild punches.
VanVactor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VanVactor throws a jab when Cartgreens was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanVactor misses the body punch
and Cartgreens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
VanVactor throws a right and a left that both miss.
VanVactor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartgreens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cartgreens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cartgreens closes the distance looking to clinch
and VanVactor counters with a nice leg kick.
VanVactor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cartgreens rather than just go for the knockout.
VanVactor throws a right and a left that Cartgreens avoids nicely.
VanVactor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartgreens tries to score a power double leg takedown but VanVactor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartgreens somewhat.
Cartgreens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Cartgreens. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartgreens shoots in but VanVactor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
VanVactor misses the shot to the body.
Cartgreens shoots for a takedown but VanVactor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
VanVactor connects with a high kick.
VanVactor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartgreens.
VanVactor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartgreens has his takedown stuffed
and Cartgreens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from VanVactor finds it's target.
A combination from VanVactor does no damage.
Cartgreens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartgreens dodges the punch combination from VanVactor.
A big left from VanVactor misses.
Cartgreens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but VanVactor swivels and escapes.
Cartgreens scores with a sloppy right hand. VanVactor should have avoided that one.
Ethan VanVactor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danga de danga de dang - VanVactor scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown by Cartgreens or perhaps it was just good defense by VanVactor which made him look bad.
Cartgreens has his takedown stuffed
and VanVactor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
VanVactor throws a big shot that misses.
Cartgreens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but VanVactor swivels and escapes.
VanVactor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartgreens doesn't manage to clinch there - VanVactor circles away.
PJ Cartgreens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VanVactor takes a swing at Cartgreens's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan VanVactor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got VanVactor 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan VanVactor!