PBP Commentary

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

Carwin
vs
Steel

190 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Steel!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carwin is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Carwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Carwin gets a clinch.

Carwin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carwin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Carwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carwin throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carwin looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Carwin lands.

Carwin darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel has Carwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steel.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Carwin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steel can't fight it off and eventually Carwin manages to take the fight to the floor. Steel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carwin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wanted to stand there but Steel had control of the position.
Carwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel's head.
Carwin wanted to stand there but Steel had control of the position.
Carwin throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Carwin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants a takedown.
Steel looking for a takedown.
Carwin is stalling here.
Steel can't get the takedown.
Steel looks gassed!
Carwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Carwin stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Steel is trying to drag Carwin to the mat but Carwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Carwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carwin lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is pressed up against the cage. Steel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carwin down to the mat. Carwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Carwin closes the distance and clinches.
Carwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Carwin lands with a right to the head.
Carwin is stalling here.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carwin fails with a takedown attempt.

Carwin moves into the clinch.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Carwin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carwin works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Carwin dominated that round.
That's time! Carwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steel tries for a takedown but Carwin circles away easily

and Carwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Carwin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steel.

Carwin is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel wants to control but Carwin is keeping busy.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carwin tries to stand and escape but Steel actually recovers to full guard.
Carwin scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carwin throws and elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carwin's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Steel wants to pass the guard but Carwin is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel stops Carwin from standing up.

Carwin kicks Steel off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel has his takedown stuffed

and Carwin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carwin.
Carwin prevents the takedown attempt.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steel.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Carwin darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Carwin lands a right hand.
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Carwin.
Carwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carwin gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carwin wants a takedown.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Carwin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carwin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Carwin forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Carwin lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel has Carwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.

Carwin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Carwin wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carwin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.

Carwin has gone for a leg lock! Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carwin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Carwin 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!

Carwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Carwin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Carwin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Carwin is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carwin pushes Steel off but Steel dives into side control.
Carwin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Carwin wants to get back to his feet but Steel is dominant here and he's now got Carwin's back!
Carwin is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jason Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Carwin is trying to shake Steel off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Steel won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Carwin counters with a shoot takedown. Steel fights it but they end up in guard.
Shane Carwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carwin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Carwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carwin 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Carwin!