PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Skog (ranked 2522 p4p, 275 weight class) and Cian Cartwright (ranked 3791 p4p, 394 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Engulfed by Darkness as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Skog
vs
Cartwright

178 cm
34
178 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

180 cm
36
183 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Skog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skog scores with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cartwright has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Skog. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Skog. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Dan Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Skog shows good takedown defense.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Skog tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skog defends it nicely.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Skog sprawls well.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skog counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.
Skog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog scores with a jab to the body.
Skog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skog.
Skog scores with a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in but Skog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Skog.

It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.

Skog shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Cartwright is on queer street and Skog is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dan Skog!