PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elisha Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chukwuhaenye Onyinyechukwuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carter
vs
Onyinyechukwuka

198 cm
24
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

202 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elisha Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chukwuhaenye Onyinyechukwuka!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onyinyechukwuka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Onyinyechukwuka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Carter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Onyinyechukwuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Onyinyechukwuka wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elisha Carter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Carter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carter controls the position.
Onyinyechukwuka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Onyinyechukwuka struggling a bit here.
Carter fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Carter tries for a kimura but Onyinyechukwuka is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing strikes.
Carter controlling from side mount.

Carter is trying to get an arm triangle but Onyinyechukwuka is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing strikes.
Onyinyechukwuka is looking to reverse the position.
Carter throwing strikes but Onyinyechukwuka manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Carter wants to control but Onyinyechukwuka postures up.
Carter regains half guard, as Onyinyechukwuka was trying to land strikes.
Onyinyechukwuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Onyinyechukwuka is looking for a kimura here.
Carter connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Onyinyechukwuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter is not content to let Onyinyechukwuka control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter tries to roll over but Onyinyechukwuka keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter checks a leg kick.

Carter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Onyinyechukwuka is trying to defend but Carter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onyinyechukwuka keeps working.
Carter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Onyinyechukwuka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Onyinyechukwuka is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Elisha Carter just wasn't active enough.

Onyinyechukwuka moves into the clinch.

Carter pulls Onyinyechukwuka into guard.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Onyinyechukwuka.
Elisha Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Onyinyechukwuka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Onyinyechukwuka, into his guard.
Carter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter prevents Onyinyechukwuka from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Elisha Carter just wasn't active enough.
Onyinyechukwuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter slips under a jab.
Onyinyechukwuka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Carter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Onyinyechukwuka quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onyinyechukwuka tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Carter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onyinyechukwuka is trying to control but Carter manages to pass to mount!
Onyinyechukwuka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Onyinyechukwuka is breathing heavily.
Onyinyechukwuka tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Onyinyechukwuka is desperately trying to improve his position but Carter has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onyinyechukwuka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carter controlling the pace for now.
Carter landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elisha Carter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Onyinyechukwuka doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Carter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Onyinyechukwuka's guard.
Onyinyechukwuka wants to get back to his feet but Carter passes into half guard.
Carter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Onyinyechukwuka is defending well.
Carter tries to pass to full mount but Onyinyechukwuka defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Onyinyechukwuka defending well though.
Carter prevents Onyinyechukwuka from standing back up.
Carter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carter is stalling here. Onyinyechukwuka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Onyinyechukwuka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Onyinyechukwuka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Onyinyechukwuka is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Onyinyechukwuka is working for an americana but Carter has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Onyinyechukwuka was thinking about the submission.
Onyinyechukwuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onyinyechukwuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carter controlling the pace for now.
Carter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing punches.
Onyinyechukwuka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Chukwuhaenye Onyinyechukwuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onyinyechukwuka wants to try and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elisha Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elisha Carter!