PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tappin datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Llewelyn Carter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Carter
vs
datass

198 cm
21
264 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

215 cm
23
276 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, tappin datass!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
datass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but datass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
datass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
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!

Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter digs a right hand into datass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on datass's gas tank.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but datass is controlling him.
Carter landing knees to the head.

It looks like tappin datass has been cut.
Carter landing knees to the head.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
Carter misses with some punches.

Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

datass shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carter is trying to defend but datass finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
datass not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
datass stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
datass tries to pass to full mount but Carter defends it.
datass stalling away here and it's allowed Carter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
datass trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
datass wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
datass throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
datass working a defensive guard here.
datass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
datass looking to ground and pound but Carter is blocking nicely.
datass tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
datass throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carter because datass loaded up on that one.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
datass in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to lock up and control but datass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
datass sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
datass looking to ground and pound but Carter is blocking nicely.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
datass throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
datass connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
datass thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Carter is looking to improve his position but datass isn't that keen on the idea.
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.

Llewelyn Carter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

datass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but datass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter looks to land a left hand but datass moved out of range nicely.
datass closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. datass pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
datass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
Llewelyn Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tappin datass.
Carter lands with a hook. datass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by datass.
datass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Llewelyn Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
datass throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
datass dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on datass's head and hops out.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract datass.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but datass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

datass shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
datass is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
datass wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
datass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
datass wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well.
datass is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
datass trying to mount his opponent but Carter defends it.
datass trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
datass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
datass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
datass trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

tappin datass has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
datass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter misses with a body shot.
datass shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Carter lands with a cross.
Carter misses with a straight left.

datass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carter pushes datass off looking to stand but datass dives back in and keeps control.
datass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Llewelyn Carter dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

datass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Llewelyn Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as datass shoots in.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from datass. datass gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. datass does a little dance to reset his feet.
datass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
datass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Llewelyn Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tappin datass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
datass shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.

datass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carter napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard.
Carter wants to control but datass postures up.
datass throws a strike aimed at the side of Carter's head but Carter avoids it well.
Carter prevents datass from improving position.
Carter tries to bench press datass off him but datass keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
datass trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
datass wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
datass is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
datass prevents Carter from improving his position.
datass passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carter!
Carter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

datass jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carter and datass has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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.
datass sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

datass is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
datass has knee on belly momentarily but Carter bucks him off and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
tappin datass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Llewelyn Carter!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Llewelyn Carter!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Llewelyn Carter!

Llewelyn Carter wins by unanimous decision!