PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Carnera (ranked 767 p4p, 688 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 19 p4p, 15 weight class). Carnera comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. 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.

Carnera
vs
Cubbedge

190 cm
30
201
18 - 11 - 0

190 cm
28
199
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauro Carnera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnera checks a leg kick nicely.
Cubbedge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Cubbedge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge won't allow Carnera to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carnera swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carnera keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.

Cubbedge clinches up with Carnera and pushes him back against the cage.
Carnera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cubbedge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carnera lands with a right to the head.
Carnera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge blocks an elbow strike.
Carnera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Carnera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.

Carnera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cubbedge 's coach down at LA Wellness Centre was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cubbedge 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mauro Carnera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carnera misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge shoots in but Carnera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carnera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cubbedge somewhat.
Mauro Carnera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Carnera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Carnera misses with a wild body shot.

Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Cubbedge can't find room to land a body shot as Carnera controls the action.
Cubbedge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carnera blocks the elbow strike.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carnera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cubbedge .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera lands with a short shot to the head.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Carnera manages to get underhooks.
Carnera prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Carnera.
Carnera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cubbedge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carnera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carnera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carnera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain a safe position but Carnera gets an underhook and turns Cubbedge into the cage.
Carnera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Carnera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Cubbedge gets control of Carnera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cubbedge will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.

Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.

Cubbedge working for submissions but it's allowed Carnera to get to half guard.
Carnera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cubbedge controls his leg.

Cubbedge looking for a kimura from the bottom but Carnera passes into side control!
Cubbedge tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Carnera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carnera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carnera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Carnera is looking to counter punch.
Carnera throws out a leg kick but Cubbedge moves out of range and Carnera only half commits.
Carnera throws a leg kick but Cubbedge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cubbedge moves out of range as Carnera strikes.
Carnera stuffs the takedown.
Mauro Carnera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cubbedge is defended easily by Carnera.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Carnera circles away easily
and Carnera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - Carnera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carnera.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cubbedge is defended easily by Carnera.
Cubbedge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carnera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cubbedge goes for a double leg but Carnera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carnera continues to drive forward.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
Cubbedge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carnera motions for Cubbedge to come forward. Carnera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Carnera is looking to counter punch.
Cubbedge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Carnera as Cubbedge shoots in.
Carnera misses with a double jab.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Cubbedge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carnera was covering up waiting for the punch and Cubbedge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Cubbedge throws a big elbow that misses.
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carnera keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.

Carnera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cubbedge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .

Carnera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cubbedge . That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carnera. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cubbedge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carnera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Carnera sprawls well.
Carnera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Carnera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carnera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cubbedge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carnera connects with a jab.
Cubbedge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carnera lands a head kick. Cubbedge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carnera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cubbedge has his takedown stuffed
and Carnera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Carnera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge blocks a low kick nicely.
Cubbedge has his takedown stuffed
and Carnera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches up with Carnera, looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes Carnera against the cage but Carnera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Carnera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Carnera tries to sprawl but Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carnera is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.

Cubbedge looking for a submission but Carnera manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Carnera keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Carnera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cubbedge fails with the takedown.
Carnera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Carnera moves out of range.
Cubbedge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carnera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cubbedge shoots in for a double leg but Carnera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carnera throwing a counter right hand but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Mauro Carnera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Cubbedge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carnera counters with a straight right hand.
Carnera misses with a head kick.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Carnera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carnera tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carnera to the ground. Carnera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carnera looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Carnera takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carnera lands with an overhand left.
Mauro Carnera is winning the standup battle so far.
Carnera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cubbedge 's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge closes the distance but Carnera moves to the side
and Carnera counters with a straight right hand.
Carnera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carnera defends it nicely.
Carnera looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Cubbedge - just one landing.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carnera sprawls well. Carnera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cubbedge gets slowly back to his feet.
Carnera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carnera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Carnera misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carnera. That's going to slow Cubbedge down.
Cubbedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carnera is fending him off so far but Cubbedge persists. Nope, Carnera circles away and we're back to standing.
Carnera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carnera throws out a powerful jab.
Cubbedge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carnera takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carnera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carnera feints and then cracks Cubbedge 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cubbedge down.
Carnera sizes up Cubbedge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carnera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Cubbedge clinches with his opponent.
Carnera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carnera is defending well for now.
Mauro Carnera has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge prevents a body shot from Carnera.
Cubbedge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carnera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Cubbedge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cubbedge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carnera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cubbedge dodges an elbow strike from Carnera.
Carnera tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Carnera back against the cage.
Cubbedge wants to stall.
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cubbedge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Carnera holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
Cubbedge misses with a body punch.
Cubbedge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carnera after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carnera.
Carnera lands a nice uppercut.
Mauro Carnera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carnera blocks a body shot from Cubbedge .
Carnera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carnera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Carnera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carnera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carnera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carnera misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carnera smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Carnera. No joy for Cubbedge on that attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carnera. Cubbedge shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Carnera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carnera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Carnera!
Mauro Carnera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.