PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Carter
vs
Hoffman

168 cm
24
164 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
162 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Punishment Nutrition
Fightworld Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carter has Hoffman up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Hoffman tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Hoffman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoffman wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brent Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hoffman.
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Brent Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.

Carter moves into the clinch.
Hoffman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoffman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carter prevents it.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
Carter avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hoffman tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoffman lands a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carter!
Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter swinging wilding here.
Hoffman misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoffman counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoffman misses the jab.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.

Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoffman working hard to break the clinch.
Carter is stalling here.
Hoffman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoffman tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoffman drops back down to his feet.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter avoiding damage as Hoffman throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Carter manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Carter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A right-left combo lands from Carter.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter throws a jab when Hoffman was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Hoffman misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoffman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Hoffman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Carter clinches up with Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoffman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brent Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hoffman.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.

Carter drives through and clinches with Hoffman against the cage.

Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoffman misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Charles Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter presses Hoffman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Hoffman's ribcage. Hoffman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.

Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffman throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Hoffman seems unphased.
Charles Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Hoffman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carter.
Hoffman fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carter, as that shot connected.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoffman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hoffman.
Hoffman with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter lands a body shot.
Brent Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter connects with a jab.

Carter has managed to clinch.
Carter lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Carter dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoffman drops back down to his feet.
Carter leaning against his opponent.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoffman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brent Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Hoffman.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Hoffman slips the punch.
Hoffman misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Hoffman moved out of range.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoffman in his tracks.
Hoffman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Hoffman with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Carter moves into the clinch.
Hoffman tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffmans head.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoffman drops back down to his feet.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoffman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoffman doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoffman. Hoffman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Carter lands a nice shot that snaps Hoffman's head back.
Hoffman swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter with a nice cross.
Hoffman fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Carter clinches up against the cage.
Charles Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Carter!