PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inamen Rexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carter
vs
Rexus

190 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the quality

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Inamen Rexus!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rexus.
Rexus lands a glancing blow to the side of Carter's head.

It looks like James Carter has been cut.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Rexus.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inamen Rexus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rexus misses with a series of wild punches.
Rexus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Rexus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Rexus misses with a hook.
Carter scores with a nice strike.
Rexus misses with a head kick.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Rexus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rexus in his tracks.
Carter misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rexus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Rexus with that takedown attempt.
Rexus doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Rexus takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter cracks Rexus with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rexus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexus swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Rexus lands a right hook to the body.
Rexus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inamen Rexus.
Rexus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rexus lands with a slapping head kick.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Rexus.
Rexus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
James Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rexus tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Rexus's head but Rexus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rexus circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter tests Rexus's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Rexus feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Rexus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Carter working for a triangle but Rexus defends it easily.
Rexus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rexus passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Rexus is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter is holding on to half guard well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Rexus is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Carter trying to control but Rexus postures up.
Carter is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rexus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rexus.
Rexus stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inamen Rexus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Carter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rexus lands a left and a right that send Carter crashing to the mat, dazed. Rexus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Rexus tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Rexus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter leaves Rexus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rexus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and Rexus settles back down.
Rexus is looking to clinch.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rexus tries to clinch up.
Carter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rexus throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Rexus misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rexus.
Rexus is breathing heavily.
Rexus throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Rexus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rexus throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Rexus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rexus needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and Rexus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter throws a body punch but Rexus moves out of range.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Rexus misses with a jab to the body
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexus avoids the body shot from Carter.
Rexus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Carter tries to bum rush Rexus with a series of wild strikes but Rexus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rexus tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rexus is looking to score with low kicks.
Rexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rexus.
Rexus slips a jab from Carter.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Rexus is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rexus.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rexus slips under a jab.
Rexus cracks Carter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rexus throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Rexus moved out of range nicely.
Carter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rexus tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Rexus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Carter misses.
Carter misses the body punch

so Rexus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rexus tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Rexus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexus trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.

Carter has his foot on Rexus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rexus works his way back into a safe position though.
Rexus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rexus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inamen Rexus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Carter's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rexus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carter was covering up waiting for the punch and Rexus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Rexus from controlling successfully.

Carter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rexus defends it easily.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rexus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rexus is trying to stand up here but Carter is controlling him well.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carter is trying to control. Rexus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rexus wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Rexus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rexus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carter is working away from the top position though.
Carter not doing much here.
Carter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rexus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexus is not content to let Carter control the position.
Rexus is trying to stand up here but Carter is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Rexus is just out of range.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rexus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rexus tries to clinch up
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Rexus.
A shot to the body from Carter misses
and Rexus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter moves out of range as Rexus throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Rexus throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Rexus shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rexus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carter checks it well.
James Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inamen Rexus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rexus looks to clinch
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Rexus looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Rexus misses the shot to the body.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Rexus saw that one coming.
Rexus misses with a few strikes there.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Rexus.
Rexus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head.
Inamen Rexus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rexus misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Inamen Rexus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rexus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inamen Rexus!