PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Thaiday
vs
Carwin

190 cm
29
270 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

194 cm
30
250 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
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, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaiday looks to throw the jab but Carwin is out of range.
Thaiday darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thaiday. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thaiday tries to bum rush Carwin with a series of wild strikes but Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carwin misses the jab.
Thaiday misses the jab.
Carwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thaiday looks to land a combination but Carwin avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Thaiday scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin scores with the left hand. Thaiday knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Carwin.
The fighters circling - Carwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thaiday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Carwin defending well as Thaiday loads up on a big left hand.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thaiday.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thaiday.
Carwin throws an off balance right hand
and Thaiday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Carwin throws a right hand that Thaiday ducks under and follows up with a left that Thaiday also avoids with ease.
Carwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Thaiday throws a shot from downtown. Carwin moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thaiday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thaiday fails to land with a series of punches.
Carwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Thaiday looks to land a left hand but Carwin moved out of range nicely.
Carwin thuds a left hand into Thaiday's body.
Shane Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Thaiday off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a glancing blow to the side of Carwin's head.
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Thaiday misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thaiday digs a good hook to Carwin's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Carwin misses with a double jab.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thaiday connects with a jab.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thaiday circles away quickly and effectively.
Thaiday misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thaiday fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with the combination.
Thaiday scores with a hook to the body. Carwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thaiday has time to react.
Thaiday throws a combination that misses
and Carwin counters with a three punch combo that has Thaiday backing up. Thaiday nods at Carwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Thaiday needs to keep his hands up - Carwin had a free shot at his head there.
Carwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Thaiday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thaiday lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Thaiday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thaiday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carwin.
Thaiday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carwin ducks under a wild hook from Thaiday.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carwin moves out of range as Thaiday strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with a right hand
and Carwin counters with a two punch combo.
Carwin throws an overhand right that lands on Thaiday's shoulder, as Thaiday tries to avoid the shot.
Thaiday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carwin in his tracks.
Thaiday throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Thaiday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
Carwin works over Thaiday's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday avoids the body shot from Carwin.
Thaiday throws a big shot that misses.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thaiday is just out of range.
Thaiday swinging wildly here.
Carwin defending well as Thaiday loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Carwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
Thaiday throws a shot from downtown. Carwin moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwin. Thaiday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carwin throws a body punch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thaiday counters with a series of strikes. Carwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Thaiday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thaiday connects with a right hand. Carwin shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin scores with a hook to the body. Thaiday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thaiday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thaiday slips under a jab.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thaiday is just out of range.
Carwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thaiday was well out of range. Poor timing from Carwin.
Thaiday misses with a series of wild punches.
Thaiday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carwin throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a body punch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Carwin missing with a left hand there. Thaiday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carwin digs a good hook to Thaiday's body.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thaiday throws a nice looking combination but Carwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thaiday rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thaiday throws a combination that misses
and Carwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Thaiday avoids nicely.
Carwin throws a body punch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Thaiday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin with a jab.
Thaiday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carwin.
Thaiday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Carwin.
Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thaiday.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Carwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carwin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Carwin!