PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Sann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sann
vs
Carmichael

185 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Carmichael !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carmichael fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sann to the ground. Carmichael is now in Sann's guard.
Sann wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carmichael manages to pass to side control.

Carmichael is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sann wants to sweep here but Carmichael controlling him for the moment.
Carmichael passes Sann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sann is trying to maintain the position but Carmichael is very close to passing his half guard.
Carmichael stops Sann from getting back to his feet.
Sann won't allow Carmichael to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Carmichael is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carmichael is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sann is just riding it out for now. Carmichael eventually gives up the hold.
Carmichael prevents Sann from improving his position.
Sann is controlling Carmichael 's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carmichael wants to free his trapped foot but Sann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sann manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Carmichael has managed to clinch.
Carmichael has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Carmichael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Carmichael gets a double leg takedown into Sann's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sann wants to get back to his feet but Carmichael is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carmichael 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Carmichael has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carmichael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carmichael is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carmichael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sann tries to clinch but Carmichael is having none of it.
Sann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Carmichael counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carmichael - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carmichael changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Carmichael will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sann doesn't manage to clinch there - Carmichael circles away.
Carmichael shoots and misses
and Sann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carmichael shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sann defends it nicely.
Sann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sann blocks a head kick by Carmichael .
Sann tries to counter by clinching up but Carmichael breaks away and moves out of range.
Sann thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carmichael if he has to take too many more of those.
Sann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sann instigates a clinch.
Sann tries to pull guard but Carmichael won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carmichael breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Sann.
Sann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carmichael is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carmichael misses with a takedown attempt
and Carmichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel Sann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Carmichael .
Carmichael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carmichael looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sann looks to land a combination. Carmichael sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Sann clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Sann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel Sann is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Carmichael enables Sann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carmichael manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Sann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carmichael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Sann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carmichael manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sann has Carmichael in his guard.

Carmichael wants to control from the top but Sann keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carmichael throws an elbow that misses. Sann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carmichael 's guard. Nice move by Sann!

Carmichael keeping moving, preventing Sann from controlling successfully.
Carmichael has momentary wrist control but Sann slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sann scoring with some ground and pound.
Carmichael wants to sweep but no luck.
Carmichael pulls Sann in close to prevent any damage.
Sann wants to control from the top but Carmichael keeps moving.
Carmichael striking off his back but it's not causing Sann any problems.
Carmichael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carmichael controls Sann momentarily but Sann frees himself.
Sann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sann shoots in and drives through. Carmichael sprawls well.
Carmichael throws a big shot that misses.
Sann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Carmichael closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sann wants a takedown.

Carmichael pulls guard effortlessly.
Sann looking to pass the guard.
Sann trying to control the position from guard on top but Carmichael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Carmichael throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sann looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Carmichael seems keen to control Sann's posture.
Carmichael controls Sann momentarily but Sann frees himself.
Carmichael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carmichael keeping moving, preventing Sann from controlling successfully.
Daniel Sann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sann won't allow Carmichael to get back to his feet.
Carmichael working a defensive guard but Sann manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carmichael managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sann.
Sann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmichael keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sann working the head with strikes.
Carmichael tries to buck Sann off but Sann is having none of it.
Carmichael is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carmichael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sann is chipping away with strikes.

Sann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carmichael is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carmichael wants to control but Sann postures up.
Sann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carmichael can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carmichael is not content to let Sann control the position.
Sann is working Carmichael over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carmichael !
Carmichael is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sann scoring with strikes but Carmichael is staying in there.
BOOM! Sann connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Sann is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Carmichael has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Carmichael !
Carmichael looking to sit in guard and control but Sann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sann stands and throws Carmichael 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sann cracks Carmichael with a big right hand but Carmichael just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carmichael taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carmichael avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sann.
Sann scores with punches from side control.
Sann trying to control the position but Carmichael is working away.
Carmichael tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carmichael some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sann!