PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gobbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Straight out of Compton. Carthew is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Carthew
vs
Gobbler

193 cm
19
295 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Carthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Gobbler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gobbler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carthew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carthew is breathing heavily.
Carthew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carthew displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gobbler.
Bobby Carthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gobbler.
Gobbler shoots in and drives through. Carthew sprawls well.
Gobbler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carthew swivels and escapes.
Gobbler fails with a takedown attempt.
James Gobbler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gobbler.
Gobbler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gobbler slips a straight right by Carthew.
Horrible takedown by Gobbler or perhaps it was just good defense by Carthew which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gobbler.

Gobbler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gobbler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gobbler tries to control but Carthew wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthew wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gobbler controlling the position easily from mount.
Gobbler looking to control but Carthew is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carthew is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Carthew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Carthew's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gobbler dives in and grabs Carthew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carthew pushes down on Gobbler's head and hops out.
No luck for Gobbler with that takedown attempt.
Gobbler fails to land the takedown.
Bobby Carthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gobbler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gobbler.
Bobby Carthew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gobbler dives in and grabs Carthew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carthew pushes down on Gobbler's head and hops out.
Carthew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gobbler pinned against the cage. Gobbler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gobbler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Carthew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carthew.
Carthew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gobbler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carthew wants to control from the top but Gobbler keeps moving.
Carthew looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthew wants to control from the top but Gobbler keeps moving.
Carthew is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gobbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gobbler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gobbler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carthew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gobbler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carthew but Carthew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carthew misses with the combination.
Gobbler shoots in and drives through. Carthew sprawls well.

Carthew scores with a takedown into Gobbler's guard.
Carthew looking to sit in guard and control but Gobbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbler wants to control from the top but Carthew keeps moving.

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.
Carthew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gobbler wants to control from the top but Carthew keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Carthew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Carthew's cut.
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!

Gobbler doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Carthew holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carthew looking to slow down the pace here.

Gobbler tightens his grip and picks Carthew up, before dumping him to the ground. Carthew manages to land in guard.
Carthew can't keep his opponent in guard - Gobbler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carthew trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gobbler manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthew is squirming around, avoiding Gobbler's attempts to control the action.

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.
Carthew wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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.
Gobbler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
James Gobbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Carthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gobbler tries to control but Carthew wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Gobbler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carthew 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Carthew!