PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheez Itz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itz comes to the cage accompanied by do you really want to hurt me. The crowd seem to be enjoying carlson 's choice of entrance music: Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. Charles carlson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cheez Itz's chin.

Itz
vs
carlson

193 cm
25
283 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

180 cm
29
268 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheez Itz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles carlson !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
carlson swings widly with a right hand
and Itz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Charles carlson has been cut.
Itz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
carlson scores with a three punch combo!
carlson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Itz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
carlson wants to get back to his feet.
carlson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Itz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
carlson is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if carlson can do anything to dispel that myth.
carlson is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Itz takes a swing at carlson 's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
carlson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itz.
carlson misses with a left hand

and Itz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for carlson !
Itz looking to control but carlson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Itz goes for an armbar but carlson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from carlson .
Itz has carlson pulled in close to control his posture.
carlson distracts Itz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
carlson stands up over Itz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
carlson throwing strikes but missing.
Itz has his hands on carlson 's head, controlling the position.
carlson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
carlson won't allow Itz to sweep him here.

Itz wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
carlson swings for the body but Itz moves out of range.

Itz has carlson up against the cage in a clinch.
carlson can't get the takedown.

Itz has carlson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Itz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending carlson tumbling to the mat - Itz dives into carlson 's guard.
Itz won't allow carlson to get back to his feet.
carlson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
carlson wants to sweep here but Itz controlling him for the moment.
carlson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Itz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Itz looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
carlson misses with a body punch
and Itz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
carlson throws a poor cross that misses
and Itz counters with a series of strikes. carlson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Itz with that takedown attempt.
Itz digs a good hook to carlson 's body.

Itz scores a takedown into full mount!
carlson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Itz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
carlson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Itz content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheez Itz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles carlson 's cut.
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.

carlson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itz counters with a right hand to the body.
Itz misses with a wild body shot.
Charles carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent carlson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Itz is looking to wear down carlson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Itz lands with a cross.
Itz lands with a straight right. carlson didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
carlson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
carlson tries to move into range but Itz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Itz scores with a jab to the body.
Itz just misses with a punch to the body.

Itz rushes carlson and presses him up against the cage.
carlson tries to pull guard but Itz won't allow it.
carlson is breathing heavily.
Itz has carlson pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
carlson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
carlson tries to pull guard but Itz holds him up against the cage and eventually carlson drops back down to his feet.
Cheez Itz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles carlson .
Itz leaning his opponent against the cage.
carlson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
carlson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Itz has him pressed against the cage.
Itz has carlson pressed against the cage, preventing carlson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
carlson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
carlson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
carlson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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.
carlson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Itz walks away with a smile on his face. carlson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from carlson . Itz does a little dance to reset his feet.
carlson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itz.
Itz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from carlson .
Itz throws an overhand right that lands on carlson 's shoulder, as carlson tries to avoid the shot.
Itz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
carlson stuffs the takedown.
Itz with a hook.
A cross from Itz lands.
Itz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from carlson .
Itz misses with a straight right.
Itz tries to close the distance and clinch up but carlson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
carlson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
carlson works over Itz's head and body with a nice combination.
carlson tests Itz's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
carlson misses with a body punch
and Itz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps carlson thinking.
carlson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itz.
carlson misses the body punch
and Itz counters with a stiff right hand.
carlson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
carlson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Itz's head backwards.
Itz lunges at carlson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by carlson 's hand.
carlson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Itz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
carlson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Itz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
carlson is looking for a sweep. Itz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Itz trying to control the pace.
Itz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
carlson is trying to stand up here but Itz is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itz wants to advance to full mount but carlson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
carlson keeping full guard, as Itz tries to pass.
carlson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheez Itz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles carlson 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Itz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as carlson throws out the jab.
Itz shoots in but no luck this time.
Itz takes a swing at carlson 's ribcage but misses.
carlson thows a left - swing and a miss!
carlson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Itz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itz scores with a nice head shot.
carlson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Itz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itz throws a body punch but carlson moves out of range.
carlson thuds his right hand into Itz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cheez Itz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
carlson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Itz counters with a three punch combo that has carlson backing up. carlson nods at Itz to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
carlson misses with a straight left.
carlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Itz tries to avoid it but carlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Itz to the ground. Itz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
carlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
carlson just misses with a punch to the body.
Itz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. carlson doesn't seem bothered though.
Itz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but carlson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Itz takes a swing at carlson 's ribcage but misses.
Itz looks for a takedown but carlson sprawls well.
Itz with a nice cross.

Itz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Itz wants to pass the guard but carlson is keeping the position.
Itz is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
carlson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itz controls the pace.
Itz trying to control but carlson is working from the bottom.
carlson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Itz 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.
Itz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cheez Itz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
carlson keeping moving, preventing Itz from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Cheez Itz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
carlson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itz.
carlson misses with a takedown attempt - Itz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cheez Itz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles carlson .
Itz takes a swing at carlson 's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Itz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Itz misses with a few strikes there.
Itz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Itz takes a swing at carlson 's ribcage but misses.
carlson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itz.
carlson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Itz lands a nice looking body shot.
Charles carlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Itz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but carlson moves away.
carlson misses with a double jab

and Itz counters with a nice double leg into side control. carlson won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itz is looking to take a break and control but carlson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cheez Itz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Itz 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheez Itz!