PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death as his entrance music. Russell Lynn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ceoghan Cartwright's chin.

Lynn
vs
Cartwright

194 cm
39
195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

188 cm
29
195 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cartwright forces Lynn back against the cage and clinches.
Cartwright's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynn.
Lynn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lynn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lynn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lynn misses with some punches.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Russell Lynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Lynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright has Lynn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lynn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lynn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lynn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lynn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynn misses with some punches.
Lynn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cartwright up against the cage.
Lynn working aggressively here.
Lynn lands an uppercut.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Lynn stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynn.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lynn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynn sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lynn knocks Cartwright to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Cartwright is rocked!

It looks like Ceoghan Cartwright has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd goes nuts as Lynn knocks Cartwright out cold with a massive hammerfist! Lynn Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Russell Lynn!
A victorious Russell Lynn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.