PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MMA highlights 2010. Peter Qura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carter
vs
Qura

185 cm
24
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

198 cm
22
216 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Qura!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qura misses with a straight left.
Qura misses the shot to the body.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Qura slips the punch.
Qura scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Paul Carter has been cut.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
Qura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Qura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qura tries to move into range but Carter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carter scores with a nice right hand.
Qura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Qura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qura fails to land with a series of punches.

Carter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carter lands in his opponent's guard.
Qura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carter!
Qura throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Qura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carter shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Qura looking to secure an arm triangle but Carter defends it well.
Carter is looking to improve his position but Qura isn't that keen on the idea.

Qura with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Qura misses with a head shot.
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Qura breaks from Carter's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Qura jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Qura keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carter trying to control from half guard but Qura is working away.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Qura is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Qura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Qura's legs - danger averted.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Qura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Qura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Qura.
Qura is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Qura is retaining full guard.

Qura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter cracks Qura with a solid left hand.
Qura wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
Carter trying to control but Qura is working from the bottom.

Carter drops back looking for a leg! Qura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Qura manages to kick Carter off! Carter jumps back into Qura's guard.

That's four 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.
Carter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carter stops Qura from standing up.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Qura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.

Qura uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Qura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Qura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Carter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Qura takes one on the button.
Qura throws a left and a right that both miss

and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Qura fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to control from the top but Qura keeps moving.

Qura is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
Qura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carter controls the pace.

Qura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Qura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carter passes into half guard.
Qura wants to get back to full guard but Carter has passed into side control.
Qura blocking the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura regains half guard.
Carter is nestled in close to Qura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carter uses his free foot to push down on Qura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Qura.
Qura is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.

Carter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Carter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paul Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Qura is trying to escape the mount but Carter keeps good control and instead manages to take Qura's back.
Qura can't escape the position.
Qura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Qura is in trouble now - Carter has advanced to mount!
Carter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Carter connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Carter is working for a guillotine from mount but Qura frees his head quite easily.
Qura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qura tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Qura wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Carter working Qura over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter dominating with strikes here.
Qura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Qura is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him
Qura is breathing heavily.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Qura is defending well.
Qura moves into full guard.

Qura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Qura keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter stops Qura from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qura is keeping the position for now.

Qura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Qura ducks down to avoid it.
Carter with a jab.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qura.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qura misses with a few strikes there.
Peter Qura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter takes a swing at Qura's ribcage but misses.
Qura throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Qura's head backwards.
Qura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Carter'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.

Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
Qura throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Qura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Qura's head but Qura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Carter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Qura to the mat! Qura manages to get full guard.

Qura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carter stops Qura from standing up.
Qura keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Qura wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
Carter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carter has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Qura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Carter tries to control but Qura wriggling away.

Carter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Qura can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Qura is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Carter looking to control but Qura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qura regains half guard.
Qura tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.

Carter seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Qura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qura is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carter wants to control but Qura is keeping him busy.
Qura wants to get back to his feet.
Carter is pressing down on Qura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qura is holding on for now.
Carter wants to control but Qura is keeping him busy.
Qura is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him
Carter wants to control but Qura is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Qura is not content to let Carter control the position.

Qura is defending against the submission attempts here by Carter.
Carter trying to pass the guard but Qura defending well.
Carter prevents Qura from standing back up.

Qura has one foot on Carter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Paul Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Qura.
Carter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Qura in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qura misses with a looping left.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Qura seems unphased.
Carter moves out of range as Qura strikes.
Qura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Qura's head but Qura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Qura misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Qura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qura defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Qura scores with a nice head shot.
Qura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carter looks to land a combination. Qura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Qura scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Paul Carter did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Paul Carter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice defenses there by Qura.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Qura.
Qura ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter swings for the body but Qura moves out of range.
Qura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peter Qura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Qura.
Qura moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qura throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Carter lands a jab to Qura's midsection.
Carter swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Qura misses its intended target.
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carter scores with a nice strike.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Qura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qura is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Qura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qura throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Qura does no damage.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Qura should have avoided that one.
Donk. Carter catches Qura right on the button with a cross.
Carter lands a jab.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Qura moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qura takes one to the chin there.
Carter cracks Qura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Qura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qura tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Qura misses with a combination
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Qura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Qura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
Qura throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qura throws a combination that misses
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qura throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qura throws a combination that misses
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Carter misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Paul Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter lands the left hand.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Qura's head backwards.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Qura has time to react.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Qura is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Qura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Carter catches Qura right on the button with a cross.
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Qura slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter throws a jab when Qura was well out of range.
Qura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qura misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qura throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Qura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qura.
Qura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Qura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Qura throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Qura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter works Qura's body with a nice hook.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter lands a jab to Qura's midsection.
Qura staying out of range there.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Qura.
Carter 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter digs a good hook to Qura's body.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Qura's ribs.
Carter looks to land a combination but Qura avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Carter had his way with Peter Qura in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Carter's cut.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Carter throws a hook but Qura avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Qura.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qura scores with a body shot.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Qura ducks down to avoid it.
Qura throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Qura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Qura's ribs.
Qura is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Carter throws a combination. Qura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Qura.

Carter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Qura wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter works his way into full mount!
Qura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Qura defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Qura turns into him and now he's in Carter's guard.
Qura thows a big elbow that misses.
Qura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Qura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Carter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Qura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Qura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Qura pushes down on Carter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Carter gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Qura stands up from Carter's guard - Qura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Qura moved out of range.
Qura throws a one two combo.
Qura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qura gets slowly back to his feet.
Qura throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carter stuns Qura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Qura does no damage.
Qura wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Qura tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.

Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Qura has an active guard here but Carter has managed to pass into half guard.
Carter works his way into side control.
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!
Qura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Qura is defending well.

Qura pushes Carter off and gets back to his feet.
Peter Qura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Qura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Carter!
Paul Carter retains his light heavyweight title!