PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Petrov (ranked 2498 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Conrad Cartwright (ranked 269 p4p, 176 weight class). Rutger Petrov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Petrov
vs
Cartwright

180 cm
42
245
18 - 6 - 0

197 cm
25
265
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡

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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger Petrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cartwright is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.

Petrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cartwright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrov but great work by Cartwright.
Petrov being controlled for a moment.
Petrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.

Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Cartwright wants to stand but Petrov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Cartwright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright is stalling here. Petrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cartwright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Petrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Petrov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cartwright rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petrov 's guard! Nice work there by Cartwright!
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.

Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov 's guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cartwright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cartwright working Petrov over with strikes here.
Cartwright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Petrov hang on?
Cartwright trying to control but Petrov is having none of it.

Cartwright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petrov turns into him and now he's in Cartwright's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cartwright moves away from the strike by Petrov .

Petrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petrov is in Cartwright's guard.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cartwright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.

Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.

Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright works his way into side control.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Petrov down.
Petrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Petrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cartwright lands some shots froms side control.
Petrov is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face as Cartwright controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - Cartwright scoring with strikes.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright scoring with punches and elbows.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.

Cartwright stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Cartwright feints a counter leg kick.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov .
Cartwright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartwright counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Petrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartwright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cartwright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cartwright has escaped and now he's on top!

Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright passes Petrov 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrov 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Cartwright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a right hand from hell and Petrov is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Conrad Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.