PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bolton
vs
Carvalho

202 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett Bolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolton shoots in looking for a takedown. Carvalho tries to sprawl out of it but Bolton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carvalho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolton goes for a double leg but Carvalho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carvalho continues to drive forward.
Bolton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Bolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Bolton pushes him off.
Bolton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carvalho.

Carvalho has Bolton up against the cage in a clinch.
Carvalho just leaning against Bolton, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho working Bolton over with knees to the body.
Bolton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carvalho is trying to drag Bolton to the mat but Bolton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Carvalho pulls Bolton into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carvalho is on top in guard.

Bolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolton, not yet.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Carvalho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolton 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.

Bolton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvalho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is stalling in the full guard.
Carvalho is pushing down on Bolton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolton is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bolton manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Carvalho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bolton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Tiago Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolton.
Bolton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolton shoots in but Carvalho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolton.
Carvalho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Carvalho's coach down at Cozad MMA London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Carvalho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Carvalho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolton avoids it really well and circles away.
Bolton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carvalho manages to circle out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bolton moves into the clinch successfully.
Carvalho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolton gets underhooks to prevent Carvalho's takedown attempt.

Bolton drags the fight down to the ground.
Bolton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolton is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carvalho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carvalho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolton's guard.
Bolton trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Carvalho dominated that 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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Bolton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
It looked like Bolton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bolton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carvalho is fending him off so far but Bolton persists. Nope, Carvalho circles away and we're back to standing.

Bolton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carvalho is trying to defend but Bolton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carvalho trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying is best to control the position here.
Carvalho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolton.

Bolton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Bolton keeps him under control.

Bolton seems to be looking for submissions.

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.

Bolton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brett Bolton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bolton is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolton to get the leverage.
Carvalho is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Bolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bolton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carvalho to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bolton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Bolton breaks from the clinch.
Bolton shoots in looking for a takedown. Carvalho tries to sprawl out of it but Bolton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carvalho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carvalho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bolton's guard.
Bolton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Carvalho 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Bolton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bolton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Carvalho stands and steps away. Bolton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Bolton 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!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to clinch up but Bolton circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Bolton shoots in.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but Bolton shows good takedown defense.
Bolton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to clinch up but Bolton keeps it at a distance.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolton as he jumps to the side.
Bolton is looking to counter punch.
Brett Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carvalho but Carvalho pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Carvalho rushes Bolton and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carvalho breaks the clinch.
Bolton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho slaps away a takedown attempt from Bolton, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Carvalho moves into the clinch.

Carvalho breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Carvalho.
Brett Bolton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolton dives in and grabs Carvalho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes down on Bolton's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bolton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carvalho somewhat.
Bolton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.

Bolton has managed to clinch.
Bolton is looking to break free of the clinch but Carvalho has double underhooks.

Carvalho gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Bolton manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolton wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bolton or perhaps it was just good defense by Carvalho, which made it look bad.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bolton defends it nicely.
Carvalho fails to land the takedown.
Bolton shoots in for a double leg but Carvalho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Carvalho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is working Bolton over against the cage.

Carvalho pulls guard.
Carvalho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bolton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Bolton is controlling well.

Bolton is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolton to get the leverage.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Bolton is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bolton is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiago Carvalho.
I think Carvalho 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Carvalho!