PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparky Probert will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Carlson
vs
Probert

169 cm
26
134 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

168 cm
21
139 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparky Probert!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Probert.

It looks like Tyrone Carlson has been cut.
Carlson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Probert lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Probert takes a kick to the side of the head.
Probert throws a nice looking combination but Carlson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carlson tries to clinch but Probert moves out of range.
Carlson walks into a jab.
No luck for Carlson with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Probert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Carlson has Probert up against the cage in a clinch.
Carlson tries to throw a body punch but Probert avoids it by throwing Carlson back against the cage.
Probert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Probert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Probert scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carlson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Probert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlson circles away quickly and effectively.

Carlson pushes Probert up against the cage in a clinch.
Carlson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Probert walks away with a smile on his face. Carlson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carlson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Carlson gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carlson is pressing down on Probert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Probert is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson throws a strike but Probert avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Carlson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Probert's guard.
Carlson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson is trying to control the action in half guard but Probert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Carlson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Probert because Carlson loaded up on that one.
Carlson wants to control the pace but Probert is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carlson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carlson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Probert is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Probert hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyrone Carlson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Carlson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Carlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Probert which made him look bad.
Probert scores with a hook to the body. Carlson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparky Probert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probert feints a jab promting Carlson to slip. Probert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carlson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carlson shoots in but no luck this time.
Probert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carlson on the side of the head.
Probert stuns Carlson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Probert stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Probert.
Probert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probert lands a nice hook to Carlson's body. Carlson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert misses with a double jab
and Carlson counters with a left and a right that stings Probert.
Carlson throws a head kick but Probert moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Probert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carlson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carlson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Probert.
Left hook, right uppercut from Probert.
Probert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Probert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carlson rather than just go for the knockout.
Probert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Probert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Probert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Carlson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Carlson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

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

Probert uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Probert! Carlson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Probert!