PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fowler comes to the cage accompanied by "On The Hunt" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Austin Fowler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fowler
vs
Carver

196 cm
30
182 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

173 cm
29
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristian Carver!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fowler takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Fowler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carver.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fowler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fowler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cristian Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carver to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Carver. Those never looked like landing.
Carver misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Fowler's head coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fowler.
A big left from Carver misses.
Fowler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carver.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but Carver shows good takedown defense.

Fowler gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carver tries to get to full guard but Fowler has control of the leg.
Fowler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carver tries to roll over but Fowler keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carver looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver is trying to control but can't.

Fowler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowler.
Carver taking some punishment here, with Fowler in his half guard.
Fowler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Carver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fowler pulls his head out easily.

Fowler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carver has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fowler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Carver is defending against the submission attempts here by Fowler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carver actively working from the bottom here.
Carver tries to roll over but Fowler keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fowler lands a nice short elbow.
Fowler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Carver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Carver looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carver is defending against the submission attempts here by Fowler.
Carver tries to roll over but Fowler keeps him under control.
Fowler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Fowler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fowler is looking to take a break and control but Carver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fowler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Fowler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carver is staying active underneath Fowler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fowler throwing strikes from guard but Carver blocks nicely.

Carver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fowler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carver is on top in guard.
Carver trying to control but Fowler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fowler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fowler looking for a guillotine here but Carver defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carver manages to get himself to full guard.
Fowler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fowler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Fowler 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.

Carver cracks Fowler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Fowler shoots in and gets a takedown into Carver's guard.
Carver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fowler chips away with some ground and pound.

Carver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Carver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carver is trying to keep Fowler in close.
Fowler tries to free his leg and advance position but Carver is retaining full guard.
Fowler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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!
Fowler slips nicely into half guard.
Carver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowler.
Fowler drops an elbow to the side of Carver's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fowler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fowler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fowler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fowler wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.
Carver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Austin Fowler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Carver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fowler throws an elbow that misses. Carver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fowler's guard. Nice move by Carver!
Carver's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Fowler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carver scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carver forces his way into half guard.

Carver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fowler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carver.
Fowler wants to control but Carver is keeping busy.
Fowler wants to get back to full guard.
Carver wants to take a breather but Fowler is having none of it.
Fowler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carver is stalling here. Fowler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carver seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fowler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Carver is looking to regain half guard here but Fowler keeps moving and retains side control.
Fowler landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler working the head with strikes.
Fowler landing a few strikes.
Fowler trying to control the position but Carver is working away.
Carver is looking for a sweep.
Fowler wants to control but Carver is keeping him busy.
Carver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fowler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carver down.
Carver is trying to get back to half guard.
Carver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carver gets back to full guard.
Fowler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver wants to sweep but no luck.
Fowler is pushing down on Carver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carver is fighting to maintain full guard but Fowler has managed to sneak the leg through.

Carver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Fowler working over Carver with some ground and pound. Carver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Carver looking for submissions off his back.
Carver taking some punishment here, with Fowler in his half guard.
Carver taking some punishment here, with Fowler in his half guard.
Fowler lands strikes from half guard.
Fowler tries to pass to full mount but Carver defends it.
Carver is pressing down on Fowler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Carver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Carver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Fowler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Fowler or perhaps it was just good defense by Carver which made him look bad.

Carver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fowler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fowler moves out of range as Carver strikes.
Carver jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Fowler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Carver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fowler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fowler is keen to just control but Carver is a slippery customer.
Fowler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carver actively working from the bottom here.
Carver tries to roll over but Fowler keeps him under control.
Fowler working over Carver with some ground and pound. Carver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Carver actively working from the bottom here.
Carver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carver wants to get back to full guard.
Fowler is trying to control. Carver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Fowler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carver defends it well.

Carver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fowler pulls his head out easily.
Fowler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carver with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Fowler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carver sees it coming and defends easily.
Fowler scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Fowler is looking for a kimura but Carver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fowler to get the leverage.
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!
Fowler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carver keeps working.
Fowler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carver defending well though.
Fowler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carver is positioning himself well to prevent Fowler advancing to mount.

Carver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fowler pulls his head out easily.
Fowler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fowler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fowler wants to free his trapped foot but Carver is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Carver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver taking some punishment here, with Fowler in his half guard.
Carver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fowler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fowler working over Carver with some ground and pound. Carver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fowler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fowler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fowler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fowler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fowler thows a huge punch but Carver dodges it nicely.
Carver regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fowler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fowler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carver has an active guard here but Fowler has managed to pass into half guard.
Fowler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carver is looking for a sweep. Fowler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fowler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fowler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carver with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fowler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fowler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Carver is defending against the submission attempts here by Fowler.

Fowler is working for a submission of some sort.
Cristian Carver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Fowler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Carver actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Fowler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fowler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Fowler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Austin Fowler waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.