PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Gertinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed Gertinder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gertinder
vs
Cartwright

190 cm
25
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammed Gertinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gertinder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dante Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gertinder shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartwright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gertinder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Gertinder with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Gertinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Gertinder sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartwright as he avoids it easily.
Gertinder stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gertinder is defended easily by Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Gertinder tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gertinder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gertinder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cartwright tries to avoid it but Gertinder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cartwright to the ground. Cartwright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cartwright throws a right hand that Gertinder ducks under and follows up with a left that Gertinder also avoids with ease.
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cartwright as he jumps to the side.
Gertinder misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Gertinder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartwright looks gassed!
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Gertinder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gertinder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gertinder tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gertinder to the ground. Gertinder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gertinder is looking to clinch.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Gertinder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gertinder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cartwright tries to avoid it but Gertinder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cartwright to the ground. Cartwright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gertinder shoots for a takedown but Cartwright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gertinder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gertinder lands in his opponent's guard.
Gertinder looking to pass the guard.
Gertinder throwing strikes from guard but Cartwright blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gertinder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gertinder chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gertinder wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Gertinder isn't so interested in that idea.
Gertinder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gertinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gertinder won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Gertinder throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Gertinder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gertinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gertinder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gertinder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gertinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gertinder prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Gertinder is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Gertinder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Gertinder is having none of it.
Gertinder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gertinder.
Gertinder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Cartwright has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gertinder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gertinder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gertinder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gertinder avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gertinder shoots for a double leg takedown but Cartwright sprawls well. He's pushed Gertinder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gertinder circles away from the clinch attempt.

Cartwright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Cartwright pushes Gertinder off and gets back to his feet.
Gertinder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gertinder gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Gertinder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gertinder 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 Gertinder off to one side.

Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gertinder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Gertinder wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Gertinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cartwright breaks the clinch.

Gertinder closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Gertinder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartwright as he avoids it easily.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Gertinder avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Cartwright.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartwright as he avoids it easily.
Gertinder slips under a jab.
Gertinder shoots for a takedown but Cartwright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gertinder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Gertinder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cartwright quickly recovers to half guard.

Gertinder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Gertinder is controlling him well.

Gertinder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Gertinder is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gertinder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gertinder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Gertinder working over Cartwright with some ground and pound. Cartwright looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gertinder slips a nice elbow through Cartwright's hands, connecting with Cartwright's forehead.
Mohammed Gertinder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gertinder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gertinder seems to be working for a kimura but Cartwright defends the submission attempt.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gertinder.

Gertinder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cartwright pushes Gertinder off looking to stand but Gertinder dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gertinder wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright pushes Gertinder off looking to stand but Gertinder dives back in and keeps control.

Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gertinder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gertinder.

Cartwright rushes Gertinder and presses him up against the cage.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gertinder.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Dante Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gertinder is defended easily by Cartwright.

Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Gertinder back into the cage.
Cartwright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gertinder backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartwright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Gertinder sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gertinder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
Gertinder prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cartwright is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gertinder looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dante Cartwright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gertinder tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gertinder to the ground. Gertinder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gertinder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cartwright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gertinder somewhat.
Cartwright tests Gertinder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Gertinder sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gertinder gets slowly back to his feet.
Gertinder scores with a nice strike.
Gertinder is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Gertinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Gertinder is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gertinder shoots in looking for a takedown but Cartwright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gertinder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gertinder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Gertinder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartwright's head backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gertinder is defended easily by Cartwright.

Cartwright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Gertinder wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Gertinder gets back to full guard.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gertinder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gertinder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gertinder prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
Cartwright is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gertinder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gertinder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Gertinder throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cartwright because Gertinder loaded up on that one.
Cartwright is trying to stand up.
Gertinder landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gertinder postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cartwright bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gertinder and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Gertinder!
A victorious Mohammed Gertinder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.