PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shalako Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by When You Least Expect It. Shalako Carlin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd's chin.

Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd
vs
Carlin

174 cm
28
175 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

178 cm
29
183 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shalako Carlin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Bootyshanks The 3rd coming out on top.
Carlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bootyshanks The 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlin manages to avoid it.
Carlin thuds his shin into the meat of Bootyshanks The 3rd's side.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice looking body shot.
Carlin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on Carlin's shoulder, as Carlin tries to avoid the shot.
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carlin as he avoids it easily.
Carlin takes one on the button.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlin.
Bootyshanks The 3rd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shalako Carlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlin checks the leg kick.
Carlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a low kick, looking for Carlin's leg but Carlin calmly moves out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has been cut.
Carlin misses with a two punch combination.
Bootyshanks The 3rd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bootyshanks The 3rd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Carlin counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Bootyshanks The 3rd down! Carlin is looking to finish but Bootyshanks The 3rd is intelligently defending himself.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlin tries to stand but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Bootyshanks The 3rd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bootyshanks The 3rd seems to have got his legs back now.
Carlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin throws a big elbow that misses.

Carlin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bootyshanks The 3rd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bootyshanks The 3rd has escaped and now he's on top!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlin is trying to control the position but Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up.
Carlin keeping moving, preventing Bootyshanks The 3rd from controlling successfully.
Bootyshanks The 3rd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlin is keeping the position for now.
Bootyshanks The 3rd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlin keeping moving, preventing Bootyshanks The 3rd from controlling successfully.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlin trying to control the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up in Carlin's guard and throws a big left but Carlin blocks it.

Carlin working for a triangle but Bootyshanks The 3rd defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws the left hand but Carlin avoids the punch easily.
Carlin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a lazy uppercut
and Carlin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bootyshanks The 3rd really felt that one!
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlin lands a high kick!
Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown but Carlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bootyshanks The 3rd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carlin moves out of range as Bootyshanks The 3rd strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd jabs Carlin right on the nose. Carlin blinks but takes it well.
Carlin throws a series of punches but Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids them all with ease.
Carlin is looking to clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a leg kick

and Carlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to throw a body punch but Carlin avoids it by throwing Bootyshanks The 3rd back against the cage.
I was talking to Bootyshanks The 3rd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd stalling in the clinch but Carlin improves position.

Bootyshanks The 3rd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlin wants to get back to full guard.
Carlin wants to control but Bootyshanks The 3rd is keeping busy.
Bootyshanks The 3rd passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Bootyshanks The 3rd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Bootyshanks The 3rd seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the action but Carlin is working from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a strike aimed at the side of Carlin's head but Carlin avoids it well.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with the ground and pound.
Carlin struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the action but Carlin is working from the bottom.
Carlin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slows the pace down.
The strikes coming from Bootyshanks The 3rd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carlin is trying to improve his position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the action but Carlin is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd jabs Carlin right on the nose. Carlin blinks but takes it well.
Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks Carlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carlin misses with a wild combination.
Carlin wants to clinch up but Bootyshanks The 3rd keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Carlin misses with a straight left.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a body punch but Carlin moves out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook to the side of Carlin's head but Carlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd's cut.
That's time! Bootyshanks The 3rd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlin misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlin misses the shot to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a body punch but Carlin moves out of range.
Carlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Carlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlin.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin throws a head kick that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlin can do to turn this around?
Carlin checks the leg kick.
Carlin tries to clinch but Bootyshanks The 3rd moves away
and Carlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice looking body shot.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carlin moves away from the strike by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Carlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bootyshanks The 3rd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carlin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin tries to improve position but can't.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing strikes but Carlin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking for a sweep.
Carlin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bootyshanks The 3rd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carlin tries to stand but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling his head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bootyshanks The 3rd defending well though.
Carlin thows a huge punch but Bootyshanks The 3rd dodges it nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlin is working away from the top position though.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to sweep but no luck.
Bootyshanks The 3rd 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.
Carlin stands and throws Bootyshanks The 3rd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to buck Carlin off but Carlin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin throws an elbow but Bootyshanks The 3rd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carlin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carlin wants to control but Bootyshanks The 3rd is keeping him busy.

Carlin decides to stand back up. Carlin steps back and let's Bootyshanks The 3rd get back to his feet.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlin.
Carlin tries to clinch there but Bootyshanks The 3rd circles away.
Carlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bootyshanks The 3rd works the jab nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd missing with a left hand there. Carlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carlin throws a head kick that misses.
Carlin throws a combination that misses
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a straight right hand.
Bootyshanks The 3rd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carlin. That one must have hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bootyshanks The 3rd or perhaps it was just good defense by Carlin, which made it look bad.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlin blocks a jab.

Carlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd dodges an elbow strike from Carlin.
A short right from Carlin on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd avoiding damage as Carlin throws knees to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice uppercut.
Carlin lands an elbow that stopped Bootyshanks The 3rd in his tracks for a moment.
Carlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd managing to block the knees to the body from Carlin.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Carlin throws an elbow but it misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carlin up against the cage.
Carlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlin lands an elbow inside that Bootyshanks The 3rd shrugs off.
Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carlin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carlin is keeping busy.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlin is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carlin throws an elbow but misses.
Carlin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlin scores with a hook to the body.
Carlin stalling the fight.
Carlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd dodges an elbow strike from Carlin.
Still in the clinch, Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries a body shot but Carlin blocks it.

Carlin manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook to the side of Carlin's head but Carlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a hook to the body. Carlin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlin.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a body punch but Carlin moves out of range.
Carlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bootyshanks The 3rd in his tracks.
Carlin slips under a jab from Bootyshanks The 3rd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd goes for a double leg but Carlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carlin continues to drive forward.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands with a right to the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd avoiding damage as Carlin throws knees to the body.

Carlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bootyshanks The 3rd. Bootyshanks The 3rd obviously looking to wear him down.
Carlin throws a sloppy head kick and Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range easily.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a jab to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlin is just out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook but Carlin avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd's cut.
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!

Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids the head kick by Carlin.
Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks Carlin with an open hand slap.
Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks a nice hook into Carlin's ribs.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the body from Bootyshanks The 3rd misses
and Carlin counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Bootyshanks The 3rd misses its intended target.
Carlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Bootyshanks The 3rd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carlin sprawls well initially but Bootyshanks The 3rd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carlin is looking for a sweep. Bootyshanks The 3rd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carlin!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin gets back to half guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bootyshanks The 3rd controls the pace.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Carlin is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd sitting in guard here, content to control.

Carlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throwing strikes from guard but Carlin blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shalako Carlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlin tries to clinch up.
Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a jab.
Carlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with a hook.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to score with a low kick but Carlin moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlin moves away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a right hand that misses
and Carlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlin wants to clinch up but Bootyshanks The 3rd keeps it at a distance.
Carlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bootyshanks The 3rd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to throw the jab but Carlin is out of range.
Carlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shalako Carlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Carlin blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Carlin instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carlin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bootyshanks The 3rd's brow.
Bootyshanks The 3rd managing to block the knees to the body from Carlin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bootyshanks The 3rd, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.