PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Aldean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrier comes into the arena with Becoming The Bull blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Carrier
vs
Aldean

175 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Carrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Aldean!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldean doesn't manage to clinch there - Carrier circles away.
Aldean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Carrier with that takedown attempt.
Carrier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldean is looking to clinch.
Aldean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrier wants to clinch up but Aldean keeps it at a distance.
Aldean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldean doesn't manage to clinch there - Carrier circles away.
Carrier misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldean tries to clinch up but Carrier circles away and keeps his distance.
Carrier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aldean wants to clinch.
Aldean tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Aldean. No joy for Carrier on that attempt.

Carrier 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carrier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carrier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carrier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Carrier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carrier stands and throws Aldean's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aldean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Carrier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aldean has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carrier but great work by Aldean.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrier sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carrier is trying to control but can't.
Carrier wants to get back to full guard.
Aldean is keen to just control but Carrier is a slippery customer.
Carrier trying to hold on to Aldean's head to control him but Aldean postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aldean tries to clinch but Carrier is having none of it.
Carrier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldean tries to clinch
and Carrier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carrier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carrier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldean tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrier keeps the fight on the outside.
Carrier fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Carrier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aldean tries to clinch but Carrier is having none of it.
Carrier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldean swivels and escapes.
Carrier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldean avoids it really well and circles away.
Aldean wants to clinch up but Carrier keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldean misses the shot to the body.
Aldean tries to clinch but Carrier is having none of it.
Aldean tries to clinch there but Carrier circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldean wants to clinch.
Aldean is looking to clinch but Carrier is avoiding it.
Carrier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldean leaves Carrier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Carrier clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldean lands an elbow that stopped Carrier in his tracks for a moment.
Aldean tries to stall but Carrier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carrier fails to pull guard.
Carrier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carrier wants to break free but Aldean has control.
Aldean is looking to control Carrier's arms but Carrier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aldean has his back to the cage.
Carrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldean prevents a body shot from Carrier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldean.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carrier can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrier takes an elbow to the temple.
Aldean cracks Carrier with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Aldean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carrier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aldean smiles and moves away.
Aldean closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carrier counters with a solid body kick.
Aldean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carrier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldean tries to avoid it but Carrier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldean to the ground. Aldean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldean tries to clinch but Carrier is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldean doesn't manage to clinch there - Carrier circles away.
No luck for Carrier with that takedown attempt.
Carrier dives in and grabs Aldean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aldean pushes down on Carrier's head and hops out.
Aldean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carrier fails with a takedown attempt.
Carrier circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Aldean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Aldean wants to clinch up but Carrier keeps it at a distance.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldean as he avoids it easily.
Aldean slaps away a takedown attempt from Carrier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aldean doesn't manage to clinch there - Carrier circles away.
Aldean tries to clinch there but Carrier circles away.
Carrier dives in and grabs Aldean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aldean pushes down on Carrier's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldean closes the distance but Carrier moves to the side
and Carrier counters with a stiff right hand.
Carrier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carrier counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldean pinned against the cage. Aldean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carrier moves in looking to clinch but Aldean pushes him off.
Aldean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carrier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carrier somewhat.
Aldean fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carrier looks for a takedown but Aldean sprawls well.
Jason Aldean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carrier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldean wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldean tries to clinch
and Carrier counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldean tries to clinch there but Carrier circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrier swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldean.
Nice sprawl there from Aldean as Carrier shoots in.
Aldean tries to clinch but Carrier is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrier.
Aldean tries to clinch up but Carrier circles away and keeps his distance.
Carrier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aldean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldean tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldean scores with a three punch combo!

Aldean has managed to clinch.
Carrier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carrier tries to work over Aldean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Aldean.
Carrier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldean prevents it.
Carrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Aldean.
I think Aldean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Aldean!