PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rozemblit's choice of entrance music: Pain. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Carson
vs
Rozemblit

188 cm
33
202 lbs
28 - 15 - 1

190 cm
33
193 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rozemblit has closed the distance and engaged Carson in a clinch.
Rozemblit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rozemblit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rozemblit wants a takedown.
Rozemblit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rozemblit misses with a punch on the inside.
Rozemblit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glenn Carson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit.

Rozemblit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carson throws a hook but Rozemblit avoids it easily.
Rozemblit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rozemblit goes for a double leg but Carson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carson continues to drive forward.
Carson has a couple of punches blocked by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rozemblit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rozemblit misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rozemblit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rozemblit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rozemblit tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rozemblit lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a punch but it's blocked by Carson.
Rozemblit blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rozemblit - that landed with a thud.
Carson has a couple of punches blocked by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rozemblit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rozemblit misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Carson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson misses with some punches.
Rozemblit is trying to force a seperation but Carson has the dominant position.
Rozemblit is trying to stall.

Rozemblit manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Rozemblit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at ♛ Team Fight Club™ inform us that Rozemblit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rozemblit is trying to keep Carson in close.

Rozemblit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rozemblit.
Rozemblit can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit is looking to regain half guard here but Carson keeps moving and retains side control.
Carson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rozemblit keeps working.
Rozemblit looks to move to half guard but instead Carson has passed into mount! Damn!
Rozemblit is looking to get to half guard.
Carson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carson controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit prevents Carson from taking his back.
Carson content just to control the position here.
Rozemblit has given up his back.
Rozemblit tries to roll but Carson sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Rozemblit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rozemblit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Rozemblit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozemblit is in Carson's guard.
Carson keeping full guard, as Rozemblit tries to pass.
Rozemblit is fighting to break Carson's control of his arms but Carson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rozemblit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozemblit slips nicely into half guard.
Rozemblit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carson is looking to control Rozemblit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn Carson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carson is positioning himself well to prevent Rozemblit advancing to mount.
Rozemblit moves into full mount! Carson won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Carson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carson is trying desperately to improve position.
Rozemblit wants to control the pace but Carson is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is looking to get to half guard.
Carson tries to lock up and control but Rozemblit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carson is looking to get to half guard.
Rozemblit working the ground and pound effectively.
Rozemblit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

It looks like Glenn Carson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozemblit throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carson because Rozemblit loaded up on that one.
Rozemblit looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit avoids the attempt from Carson to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Rozemblit there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carson is desperately trying to improve his position but Rozemblit has a good base and remains in mount.
Rozemblit looking to control but Carson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carson tries to hold on but Rozemblit postures up.
Carson is working to get back to half guard.
Rozemblit landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson wants to hold on but Rozemblit pushes him away.
Rozemblit trying to control but Carson is having none of it.
Carson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rozemblit.
Carson is squirming around, avoiding Rozemblit's attempts to control the action.
Rozemblit throws a strike there. Carson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rozemblit has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Rozemblit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glenn Carson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carson lands an overhand right.

Carson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rozemblit was covering up waiting for the punch and Carson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Rozemblit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rozemblit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rozemblit has his foot on Carson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carson works his way back into a safe position though.
Carson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carson controls the position.
Rozemblit gets back to half guard.
Rozemblit wants to improve his position but Carson is controlling well.
Carson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carson is looking to advance position but Rozemblit won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is thwarting Rozemblit's attempts to control the position.
Carson is trying to control. Rozemblit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Rozemblit looking for submissions off his back.
Rozemblit is trying to maintain the position but Carson is very close to passing his half guard.
Rozemblit is in trouble now - Carson has advanced to mount!
Rozemblit is working to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carson is looking to work his way around to Rozemblit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Carson is working hard here to advance position.
Rozemblit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozemblit wants to control but Carson is having none of it.
Rozemblit is trying desperately to improve position.
Carson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rozemblit to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit trying to control but not successfully.
Carson struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Rozemblit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rozemblit is in bad spot here.
Rozemblit trying to control the position but Carson manages to sink in the hooks.
Rozemblit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carson's guard. Nice work there by Rozemblit.
Carson looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit looking to pass the guard.
Carson being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Carson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Carson's cut.
That's time! Carson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Carson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rozemblit's guard.
Rozemblit trying to keep a closed guard but Carson is proving a slippery customer.
Rozemblit has a closed guard, preventing Carson from standing up.

Rozemblit is looking for a triangle but Carson pushes his legs off easily.
Carson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rozemblit is retaining full guard.

Rozemblit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rozemblit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozemblit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozemblit keeping full guard, as Carson tries to pass.

Rozemblit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carson stacks Rozemblit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carson!
Carson advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit tries to hold on but Carson postures up.
Rozemblit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Glenn Carson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozemblit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozemblit is squirming around, avoiding Carson's attempts to control the action.
Rozemblit is desperately trying to improve his position but Carson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit wants to hold on but Carson pushes him away.
Carson controlling the position easily from mount.
Rozemblit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rozemblit working to try and regain half guard.
Carson trying to control but Rozemblit is having none of it.
Carson 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.
Carson wants to control the pace but Rozemblit is squirming around nicely.
Carson controlling the position easily from mount.
Rozemblit reaches up to try and control the position but Carson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rozemblit rolls and tries to escape and now Carson has his back!
Rozemblit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carson.
Rozemblit covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rozemblit trying to control the position but Carson manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carson missing with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Carson showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 38:38
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 38:38
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 38:38

The fight is ruled a draw!