PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brando Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Land (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Carlson
vs
Land

167 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brando Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keith Land!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Land rushes Carlson and presses him up against the cage.
Carlson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Land gets through Carlson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Land lands a nice shot to the body.
Carlson is trying to pull guard but Land turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Land smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Land counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlson darts in looking for a takedown but Land gets double underhooks and turns Carlson into the cage.
Land will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Land is fending him off so far but Carlson persists. Nope, Land circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Land.

Land rushes Carlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carlson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Land working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlson jumps guard but Land stands there with Carlson around his waist. Carlson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carlson tries to pull guard but Land won't allow it.
Carlson tries to pull guard but Land won't allow it.
Carlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Land smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Land closes the distance and clinches.
Carlson is trying to pull guard but Land has him pressed against the cage.
Land lands with a right to the head.
Land is trying to break the clinch but Carlson is controlling him.
Carlson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Land just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carlson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Land wants to break free but Carlson has control.
Carlson tries to pull guard but Land forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carlson jumps guard but Land turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Land breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keith Land is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Carlson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Land is refusing to be controlled, as Carlson sits in half guard.

Land actively working from the bottom here.
Carlson is trying to control. Land wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Carlson.
Carlson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlson is thwarting Land's attempts to control the position.
Carlson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Carlson there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Land trying to hold on to Carlson's head to control him but Carlson postures up.
Carlson trying to control from half guard but Land is working away.
Ground and pound from Carlson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land wants to improve his position but Carlson is controlling well.
Carlson thows a huge punch but Land dodges it nicely.
Carlson controlling the action here.
Carlson wants to pass to mount but Land is defending the position.
Carlson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carlson wants to pass the guard but Land is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Land with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Land blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlson.
Land is not content to let Carlson control the position.
Land is looking for a sweep. Carlson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlson thows a huge punch but Land dodges it nicely.
Carlson winds up and cracks Land with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Land wants to improve his position but Carlson is controlling well.
Carlson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Land dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Land misses with a double jab

and Carlson counters with a shoot takedown. Land fights it but they end up in guard.
Carlson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carlson trying to control but Land is working from the bottom.
Carlson is looking to work some ground and pound but Land has wrist control.
Carlson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Land keeping full guard, as Carlson tries to pass.
Carlson working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Land keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully.
Land is adopting a defensive guard.
Land is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Land pulls Carlson in close to prevent any damage.
Carlson advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Land's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
Land tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carlson trying to control the action but Land is working from the bottom.
Carlson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Land is not content to let Carlson control the position.
Land is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brando Carlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Land taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carlson landing a few strikes.
Land is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carlson is putting a hurting on Land here, landing some big shots from side control.
Land on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Land is looking for a sweep.
Carlson lands a few punches from side control.
Land is breathing heavily.
Carlson looks up at the clock and then as Land takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carlson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carlson landing a few strikes.

Carlson tries for a kimura but Land is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Carlson stalls from top position.
Carlson cracks Land with a big right hand but Land just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson is putting a hurting on Land here, landing some big shots from side control.
Land sneaks back into half guard.
Carlson is looking to advance position but Land won't allow it.
Carlson is nestled in close to Land, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carlson winds up and cracks Land with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlson slips a nice elbow through Land's hands, connecting with Land's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Land actively working from the bottom here.
Carlson working over Land with some ground and pound. Land looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Carlson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Land has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Carlson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Land gets caught napping as Carlson dives in and scores a takedown. Land manages to retain guard.
Land striking off his back but it's not causing Carlson any problems.
Carlson slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Carlson there.
Carlson is trying to control. Land wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carlson connects with a nice short shot to Land's temple.
Carlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Land can do to turn this around?
Carlson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Land's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Carlson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carlson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Land is just riding it out for now. Carlson eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carlson connects with a nice short shot to Land's temple.
Carlson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carlson trying to control the action but Land is working from the bottom.

Land looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlson slips a nice elbow through Land's hands, connecting with Land's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson winds up and cracks Land with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Land has hold of Carlson's hands but Carlson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carlson lands a nice short elbow.
Carlson 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.

Carlson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Land has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson working the head and body with strikes.
Carlson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carlson working over Land with some ground and pound. Land looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson working the head and body with strikes.
Carlson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Carlson.
Carlson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson is trying to control the action in half guard but Land is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson trying to control the action but Land is working from the bottom.
Land avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson.
Land looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carlson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Land keeps working.

Land looking for submissions off his back.
Land takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Carlson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Land is just riding it out for now. Carlson eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Carlson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlson 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Carlson!