PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samin Ax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dileno Carneiro (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.

Ax
vs
Carneiro

176 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

170 cm
27
143 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samin Ax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ax drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ax trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Ax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carneiro trying to control the position.
Ax trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ax wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position.
Carneiro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ax throwing strikes from guard but Carneiro blocks nicely.

Carneiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ax stands up from Carneiro's guard - Ax perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt

and Ax counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ax looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carneiro is looking for a sweep. Ax is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ax wants to free his trapped foot but Carneiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carneiro tries to get to full guard but Ax has control of the leg.

Ax is working for a submission of some sort.
Carneiro gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro looking to control.
Ax wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position.
Ax passes Carneiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Carneiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Ax.
Carneiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ax is working away from the top position though.
Carneiro gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ax trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.

Ax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carneiro wants to stand and escape but Ax is having none of it.
Ax forces his way into half guard.

Ax is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ax is breathing heavily.

Ax is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carneiro wants to control but Ax is keeping busy.
Carneiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ax is looking for a kimura here.

Ax seems to be looking for submissions.
Ax is nestled in close to Carneiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carneiro moves into full guard.
Ax tries to free his leg and advance position but Carneiro is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ax lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ax sprawls well. Ax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carneiro gets slowly back to his feet.

Ax darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carneiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ax working Carneiro over with strikes.
Carneiro won't allow Ax to pass to mount.

Ax seems to be looking for submissions.
Carneiro is looking to improve his position.

Ax is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ax is trying to work for a kimura but Carneiro is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carneiro tries to roll over but Ax keeps him under control.
Carneiro moves into full guard.

Carneiro has his foot on Ax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ax works his way back into a safe position though.
Ax content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carneiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro trying to keep a closed guard but Ax is proving a slippery customer.
Ax stays in close to Carneiro's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carneiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ax defends it easily.
Ax tries to free his leg and advance position but Carneiro is retaining full guard.

Ax is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ax wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position.
Samin Ax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
Carneiro keeping moving, preventing Ax from controlling successfully.
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!
Carneiro keeping full guard, as Ax tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ax wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Ax is really struggling to control Carneiro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Samin Ax just wasn't active enough.
Ax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carneiro closes the distance and clinches up with Ax, looking for a takedown. Carneiro pushes Ax against the cage but Ax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ax gets a clinch.
Ax looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carneiro is working for takedown but Ax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Samin Ax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dileno Carneiro.
Ax pushes Carneiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ax stalls.
Ax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro tries for a takedown. No joy.

Ax has picked Carneiro up - he's going for a ride! Ax dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carneiro is trying to stand back up but Ax is controlling him
Ax with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro has hold of Ax's hands but Ax slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Ax is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carneiro is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Carneiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ax is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samin Ax dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ax misses with a straight right.
Ax throws a leg kick but Carneiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Carneiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Ax which made him look bad.
Carneiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ax defends it nicely.

Ax has managed to clinch.
Carneiro keeps control of Ax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ax breaks from the clinch.
Ax tests Carneiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carneiro's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ax falls off balance throwing a combination

and Carneiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carneiro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Carneiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ax is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ax has escaped and now he's on top!
Ax trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ax seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ax trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Ax is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Carneiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ax postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carneiro looking to control.
Ax distracts Carneiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ax trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ax is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ax stands up from Carneiro's guard - Ax perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ax dips to his left and cracks Carneiro with an uppercut!
Ax misses with a wild combination.
Samin Ax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ax throws a series of punches but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carneiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samin Ax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dileno Carneiro.
Ax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ax keeps the fight on the outside.

Ax scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ax tries for a kimura but Carneiro is defending well.
Ax postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carneiro tries to bench press Ax off him but Ax keeps the position.

Ax tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ax has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carneiro is not content to let Ax control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dileno Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Carneiro is working for a kimura but Ax is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samin Ax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ax has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samin Ax!