PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes into the arena with Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cartwright
vs
Hemmo

188 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

174 cm
19
191 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmo fails with the takedown.
Hemmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hemmo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cartwright is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
Hemmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hemmo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hemmo is working Cartwright over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cartwright is not content to let Hemmo control the position.
Cartwright pushes Hemmo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hemmo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hemmo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hemmo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartwright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright is pushing Hemmo's head away, looking to escape. Hemmo manages to hold on to the position though.
Cartwright being controlled for a moment.
Cartwright is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hemmo is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.

Hemmo swings around for an armbar but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hemmo's guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
Hemmo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemmo lands a nice shot to the head.
Hemmo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hemmo is working for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright frees his head quite easily.
Hemmo controlling the pace for now.
Hemmo lands a nice shot to the head.
Hemmo takes Cartwright's back.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
Hemmo lands a shot to the body.

Cartwright is rocked!
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!
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.

Hemmo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hemmo working for a choke but Cartwright is defending well.
Hemmo trying to control.

Hemmo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cartwright won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hemmo off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paha Hemmo!
After winning the bout, Paha Hemmo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.