PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carter
vs
Jackson

170 cm
23
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
222 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Carter tries to clinch up.

Carter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Carter getting side control.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carter lands strikes from half guard.
Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Carter prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Carter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carter is working away from the top position though.
Carter with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carter throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Dwayne Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carter is defended easily by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson digs a good hook to Carter's body.

Carter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Carter pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carter is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson jabs at Carter's body.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Carter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.

Carter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Carter getting side control.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to control but Carter is keeping busy.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter fails with the takedown.
Carter tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Jackson leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carter tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Carter gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Carter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Carter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson wants to control but Carter is having none of it.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Action Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Carter shoots and misses
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carter's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Carter pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Carter 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Carter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Carter has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Carter is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carter tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Carter is trying to stand up.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
Carter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Carter from standing back up.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter gets back to full guard.

Carter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Carter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carter cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Carter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Action Jackson really 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.

Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter is trying to improve his position.
Jackson prevents Carter from escaping the position.
Dwayne Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Carter is defending the strikes.
Jackson trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Carter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carter has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.

Carter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carter has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Carter scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Carter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Carter loaded up on that one.
Carter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Carter loaded up on that one.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Action Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Carter misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carter tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Carter didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Carter has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Carter is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dwayne Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Carter is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson pushing down on Carter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carter looks to clinch

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carter wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Carter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson is trying to keep Carter in close.

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.
Carter postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A shot to the body from Carter misses

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Carter working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

Carter has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Jackson!
Action Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!