PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Carson
vs
Bader

190 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
26
253 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Bader!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader shoots in but no luck this time.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carson.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but Carson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Bader swats away the attempt to clinch by Carson.
Carson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt - Bader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Carson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Jay Bader has been cut.
Bader misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carson is looking to clinch but Bader is avoiding it.
Carson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bader sprawls well. He's pushed Carson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carson, pushing him back against the cage.

Carson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but Carson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Carson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bader, pushing him back against the cage.

Bader manages to break the clinch.
Scott Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carson is looking to land body kicks.
Carson lands a jab-cross combination.
Bader defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carson.

Carson tries to keep at a distance but Bader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bader drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bader looks gassed!
Carson has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader shoots in for a takedown but Carson shows good takedown defense.

Carson has managed to clinch.
Carson has Bader pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson works on Bader's body with a couple of short punches.
Carson lands a body shot in the clinch.

Carson pulls guard effortlessly.
Carson keeping full guard, as Bader tries to pass.
Carson is controlling Bader's posture.

Carson wriggles free and stands up.
No luck for Carson with that takedown attempt.

Carson has Bader up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson trying to land knees to the body.

Carson manages to break the clinch.
Carson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Carson darts in and clinches Bader up against the cage.
Carson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bader pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Carson breaks the clinch.
Bader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bader has a takedown stuffed.

Carson drops Bader with a beautiful combination! Bader stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carson is looking for the KO!

Bader is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Carson shuts the power down on Bader. Lights out, game over! Carson is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Carson!