PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hardy
vs
Cartwright

187 cm
25
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ian Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cortland Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hardy pulls guard successfully.

Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.

Cartwright drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cartwright as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hardy screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cartwright! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cortland Cartwright!