PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by The Irish Fighting Song. Chris Palmer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cavan Cartwright's chin.

Cartwright
vs
Palmer

188 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

191 cm
30
265 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

FJCP Healthy Nutrition

Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cartwright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Palmer looking to control.
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.

Cartwright gets to his feet. Palmer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Palmer misses with a kick to the body.
Palmer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cartwright is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer throws a chopping leg kick but Cartwright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmer throws out the jab.
Palmer throws a leg kick but Cartwright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Palmer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Palmer.
Palmer misses with an uppercut. Cartwright saw that one coming.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Palmer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cavan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer misses with a low kick as Cartwright jumps back.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense.
Palmer misses with a low kick.
Palmer scores with a punch to the head.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Palmer connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palmer throws a low kick, looking for Cartwright's leg but Cartwright calmly moves out of range.
Cartwright feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Palmer tries a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Palmer wants to slow Cartwright down by chopping away at his legs.
Palmer walks into a left hand.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Palmer throws a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
Palmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Palmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright counters with a nice body shot.
Cartwright moves out of range as Palmer strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.

Palmer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Palmer slips a nice elbow through Cartwright's hands, connecting with Cartwright's forehead.

Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cartwright has hold of Palmer's hands but Palmer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palmer trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Palmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Palmer is controlling well.
Palmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Palmer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cartwright is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Palmer!
Chris Palmer gave a mention to Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Cavan Cartwright stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my best. I will find a way to do better next time.'.