PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: La Roux - In For The Kill. 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.

Wuzz
vs
Carter

187 cm
32
210 lbs
36 - 25 - 0

187 cm
33
205 lbs
26 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wuzz's head.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Wuzz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wuzz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is looking to chop away at Wuzz's legs.
Wuzz shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.

Wuzz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wuzz is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wuzz.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wuzz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz trying to move into half guard but instead Carter has managed to sweep!
Wuzz wants to improve his position but instead Carter has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wuzz with the active half guard here but Carter passes nicely into side control.
Wuzz manages to get back to half guard.

Wuzz looking for subs from the bottom but Carter mounts him!
Wuzz is working to get back to half guard.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wuzz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard but Carter has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz can't escape the position.
Wuzz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter controlling from mount.
Wuzz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wuzz is trying desperately to improve position.
Wuzz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into half guard.

Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wuzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wuzz looking for subs from the bottom but Carter mounts him!
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!
Carter controlling from mount.
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 Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wuzz gets a takedown into half guard.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wuzz is working away from the top position though.
Wuzz is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.

Wuzz is looking for a kimura but Carter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wuzz to get the leverage.
Wuzz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuzz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz won't allow Carter to sweep him here.

Wuzz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carter dives on top into guard.

Wuzz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carter has picked Wuzz up and slammed him! Wuzz can't keep hold of the triangle and Carter manages to pass to side control!
Wuzz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wuzz tries to escape but Carter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Carter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wuzz doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stick to Wuzz's back but Wuzz is turning into Carter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wuzz.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Carter controlling Wuzz's posture.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Carter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wuzz tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Carter gets caught napping as Wuzz dives in and scores a takedown. Carter manages to retain guard.
Wuzz is looking to pass into half guard but Carter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carter is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter passes Wuzz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
Carter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Carter manages to move to mount!
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wuzz is looking to escape.
Wuzz is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Wuzz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter scores with a hook.
Wuzz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wuzz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carter. Carter obviously looking to wear him down.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wuzz.
Wuzz moves out of range as Carter throws a body kick.
A big right from Carter misses.
Andy Wuzz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wuzz.
A jab from Carter finds it's way through Wuzz's defenses.

Carter gets caught flat footed, as Wuzz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wuzz.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to stand but Wuzz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Wuzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wuzz looking for subs off his back but Carter has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz won't allow Carter to pass to mount.

Wuzz looking for submissions off his back.
Carter is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wuzz.
Carter wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.
Wuzz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carter's best efforts.
Carter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mike Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter trying to pass the guard but Wuzz defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wuzz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wuzz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Wuzz is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wuzz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carter has passed into half guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wuzz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Carter!