PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dresden Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Sorenson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Carmichael
vs
Sorenson

170 cm
22
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
169 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dresden Carmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Sorenson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carmichael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorenson.
Carmichael throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sorenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Carmichael throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sorenson swings widly with a right hand
and Carmichael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carmichael feints and then cracks Sorenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sorenson down.
Carmichael throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorenson counters with a big head kick but Carmichael shrugs it off.
Carmichael falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sorenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carmichael moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sorenson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carmichael.
A shot to the body from Carmichael misses
and Sorenson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sorenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carmichael counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carmichael connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carmichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Sorenson misses
and Carmichael counters with a left to the body.
Carmichael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorenson.
Carmichael lands a leg kick that knocks Sorenson off balance momentarily.
Carmichael tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael looks to land a combination but Sorenson avoids it well.
Sorenson misses with a straight left.
Carmichael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorenson.
Dresden Carmichael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carmichael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorenson manages to avoid it.
Carmichael misses with a leg kick.
Carmichael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sorenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Carmichael throws a head kick that misses
and Sorenson counters with a head kick. That will keep Carmichael thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmichael changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sorenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carmichael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sorenson connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael throws a body punch but Sorenson moves out of range.
Carmichael throws a shot from downtown. Sorenson moves away and avoids it.
Sorenson misses with an uppercut
and Carmichael counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carmichael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dresden Carmichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Carmichael is looking to clinch but Sorenson is avoiding it.
Carmichael lands a jab to the nose.
Carmichael throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sorenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorenson misses with an uppercut.
Carmichael throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sorenson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Carmichael counters with a one-two to the body.
Sorenson misses with an uppercut
and Carmichael counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sorenson 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carmichael, right into the meat.
Carmichael swings for the body but Sorenson moves out of range.
Sorenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carmichael counters with a series of strikes. Sorenson will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sorenson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorenson throws a hook but Carmichael avoids it easily.
Sorenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Carmichael finish him?
Carmichael on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sorenson. Sorenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sorenson seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carmichael throws a jab when Sorenson was well out of range.
Carmichael misses the body punch
and Sorenson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dresden Carmichael dominated that round.
That's time! Carmichael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sorenson lands a jab to the nose.
Carmichael cracks Sorenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carmichael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carmichael just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorenson misses with a right hand
and Carmichael counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carmichael throws a looping overhand right but Sorenson ducks down to avoid it.
Carmichael tries to clinch up but Sorenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sorenson tries to move into range but Carmichael moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sorenson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carmichael throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorenson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson throws an off balance right hand
and Carmichael counters with a stiff right hand.
Carmichael throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sorenson dodges the punch combination from Carmichael.
Dresden Carmichael is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorenson throws a head kick that misses
and Carmichael counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sorenson is breathing heavily.
Sorenson blocks the body kick.
Carmichael connects with a crisp jab.
Carmichael throws a head kick that half lands.
Sorenson throws out a powerful jab.
Carmichael lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carmichael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sorenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmichael misses with a hook
and Sorenson counters with a thumping low kick.
Sorenson fails to land the takedown.
Sorenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmichael.
Sorenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carmichael tries to clinch there but Sorenson circles away.
Carmichael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carmichael lands a nice looking body shot.

Carmichael clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael has Sorenson pressed against the cage.
Carmichael tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sorenson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sorenson tries to pull guard but Carmichael won't allow it.
Dresden Carmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Sorenson.
Sorenson tries for a takedown but Carmichael manages to get underhooks.
Carmichael using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sorenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sorenson is working for takedown but Carmichael is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sorenson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carmichael smiles and moves away.
Carmichael thuds his right hand into Sorenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Oooooh!!! Carmichael has knocked Sorenson down with a huge combo! Carmichael steps away and waves a wobbly Sorenson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Carmichael swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmichael.
Carmichael fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sorenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carmichael punishes Sorenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Carmichael looks to clinch
and Sorenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carmichael moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmichael tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Carmichael. Those never looked like landing.
Sorenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dresden Carmichael dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sorenson looks to throw the jab but Carmichael is out of range.
Carmichael throws a one two combo.
Sorenson tries to clinch up but Carmichael circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmichael with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sorenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Carmichael lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sorenson's sensitive parts.
Carmichael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carmichael misses with a shot to the body
and Sorenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Carmichael.
Sorenson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael misses with a hook to the body
and Sorenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carmichael thumps Sorenson with a low kick.
Carmichael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carmichael.
Carmichael jabs Sorenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sorenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carmichael throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sorenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Carmichael misses with a left hand
and Sorenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Carmichael misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael moves in looking to clinch but Sorenson pushes him off.
Carmichael feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sorensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sorenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carmichael misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sorenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carmichael feints a jab promting Sorenson to slip. Carmichael then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sorenson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sorenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson lands a jab.
Carmichael tries to clinch but Sorenson moves out of range.
Carmichael lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nate Sorenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Carmichael instigates a clinch.
Sorenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carmichael fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carmichael moves in looking to clinch but Sorenson pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson misses with a straight left.
Carmichael lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorenson at a distance.
Sorenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carmichael counters with a low kick, right behind Sorenson 's knee.
Carmichael ducks right into an uppercut from Sorenson.
Carmichael wants to clinch up but Sorenson keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Sorenson misses.
Carmichael throws a head kick that misses.
Carmichael throws a leg kick
and Sorenson counters with a three punch combo that has Carmichael backing up. Carmichael nods at Sorenson to acknowledge the strikes.
Carmichael tries to clinch up.
Dresden Carmichael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carmichael throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sorenson to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dresden Carmichael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carmichael 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dresden Carmichael!