PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Irish Fighting Song. White has chosen Crystal Blue Persuasion as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Cartwright
vs
White

188 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a nice looking combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Cartwright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Cartwright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
Our spies down at at Brick Brawlers MMA (12 Coaches) inform us that White has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cartwright prevents White from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cartwright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White throwing strikes but missing.

Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White pushing down on Cartwright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright regains full guard. Nicely done.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
White wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright is trying to keep White in close.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White looking to pass the guard.
White wants to get up but he can't break Cartwright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White wants to free his trapped foot but Cartwright is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cartwright!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
White punching from mount but Cartwright doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cartwright in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
White trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.

Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright trying to control but White postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cartwright drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Cartwright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cartwright walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

White clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White manages to break the clinch.

Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
White won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Walter White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White wants to get back to full guard.

White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
White is trying to stand up here but Cartwright is controlling him well.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is trying to get back to full guard.
White is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White pushes Cartwright off looking to stand but Cartwright dives back in and keeps control.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.

White is rocked!
Cartwright winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
White is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cavan Cartwright dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Cartwright decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.

Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
White gets back to full guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White throws a strike but Cartwright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.

White working for submissions but it's allowed Cartwright to get to half guard.

Cartwright maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! White could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cartwright has cracked it and White is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cavan Cartwright!
Our winner, Cavan Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Walter White had this to say: ' You clearly don’t know who you’re talking to, so let me clue you in. I am not in danger. I am the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot, and you think that of me? No! I am the one who knocks! Fuck you.'.