PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's entrance music is La Roux - In For The Kill. A fine choice. Scrape has chosen Jark Prongo - Movin through your system as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Carter
vs
Scrape

187 cm
29
205 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

202 cm
28
217 lbs
22 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses the jab.
Carter throws a jab when Scrape was well out of range.
Carter throws a low kick but Scrape moves out of range easily.
Carter misses with the combination.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Scrape throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.

Scrape gets a clinch.
Scrape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Scrape is working Carter over against the cage.
Scrape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Scrape looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scrape is keeping busy.
Scrape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scrape is defending well for now.
Carter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scrape looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter landing knees to the head.
Scrape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scrape's defenses.
Carter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scrape pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scrapes head.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Scrape.
Scrape drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scrape creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Scrape holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scrape tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Scrape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrape looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Scrape.
Scrape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scrape tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrape pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scrape wants a takedown.
Scrape scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scrape blocks an elbow strike.
Scrape trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scrape is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scrape just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carter's brow.
Scrape goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mike Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sky Scrape.
Good exchange - Carter coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scrape lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scrape's calf.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Scrape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scrape on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carter throws a body punch but Scrape moves out of range.
Scrape cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scrape scores with a hook.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Scrape counters with a straight right hand.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter wants to slow Scrape down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick from Scrape lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
Carter misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrape.
Carter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Mike Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scrape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Scrape ducks down to avoid it.
Scrape connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scrape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scrape lands a lovely overhand right.
Scrape fails with a takedown attempt.
Scrape thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Scrape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carter leaves Scrape with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scrape's head.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Scrape.
Carter throws out a powerful jab.
Scrape lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Carter tries a low kick but Scrape avoids it.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Scrape slips the punch.
Carter misses with a hook
letting Scrape counter with a right hand.
Scrape lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Scrape decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scrape is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scrape looking to control but Carter passes into half guard.
Scrape wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter wants to take a breather but Scrape is having none of it.
Carter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Scrape is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Scrape actively working from the bottom here.
Scrape is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carter tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scrape controls his leg.

Scrape actively working from the bottom here.
Scrape wants to get back to full guard.
Scrape is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scrape wants to get back to full guard but Carter has mounted him!
Carter trying to control but Scrape is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrape is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter content just to control the position here.
Scrape is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to control but Scrape wriggling away.
Carter content just to control the position here.
Scrape tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scrape tries to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Scrape is looking to get to half guard.
Scrape tries to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrape can't escape the position.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scrape is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Carter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mike Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scrape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scrape has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scrape moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scrape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.

Scrape shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carter is trying to defend but Scrape finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carter wants to control but Scrape is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scrape with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scrape is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Scrape is stalling here. Carter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Scrape seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Scrape tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scrape tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Carter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Scrape wants to control but Carter is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter dominating with strikes here.
Scrape is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to control the pace but Scrape is squirming around nicely.
Scrape is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter looking to control but Scrape is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carter prevents Scrape from getting the reversal.

Carter wants to finish this one by submission but Scrape is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carter.
Scrape flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Scrape is trying desperately to improve position.
Scrape bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Scrape trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Carter is controlling Scrape's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrape trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sky Scrape.
Well Scrape has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Scrape!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sky Scrape waved his t-shirt featuring Katukauppa.com's logo in front of the cameras.