PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cable Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Fazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fazio has chosen The Mob Rules as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Cable Carson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cable Carson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Carson
vs
Fazio

193 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
21
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cable Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ed Fazio!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fazio lands a slapping body shot.
Fazio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fazio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fazio is looking to slow Carson down with leg kicks.
Carson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Carson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carson throws a jab when Fazio was well out of range.
Carson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fazio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fazio is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carson pulls Fazio in close to prevent any damage.
Fazio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carson keeping moving, preventing Fazio from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fazio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carson looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fazio lands a right hook to the body.
Fazio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carson.
Fazio looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Carson misses with an uppercut. Fazio saw that one coming.
Carson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carson defending well as Fazio loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Carson misses.
Carson throws a lazy right hand but Fazio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Carson misses.
Ed Fazio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fazio, which made it look bad.
Carson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fazio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carson moves out of range of the leg kick from Fazio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Fazio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fazio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fazio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Carson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fazio throws a leg kick but Carson moved away.
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!
Carson misses with a left hand
and Fazio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fazio tries to sprawl out of it but Carson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fazio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cable Carson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fazio moves out of range as Carson strikes.
Carson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Fazio finds it's target.
Fazio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carson's sensitive parts.
Fazio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fazio scores with the left hand. Carson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fazio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carson.

Carson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson lands with a punch from half guard.
Carson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fazio is trying to get back to full guard.
Fazio trying to control from the bottom.
Fazio 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 wants to pass to mount but Fazio is defending the position.
Fazio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fazio trying to hold on to Carson's head to control him but Carson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fazio is controlling Carson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fazio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carson is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fazio is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fazio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fazio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carson moves nicely into side control.
Fazio is looking to reverse the position.
Fazio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carson lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fazio is not content to let Carson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Fazio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fazio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carson throws a jab when Fazio was well out of range.
Carson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fazio is fending him off so far but Carson persists. Nope, Fazio circles away and we're back to standing.
Carson looks to land a right hand but Fazio moved out of range.
Fazio throws a good cross that connects.
Carson blocks a jab.
Carson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fazio.
Fazio scores with a shot to the body.
Fazio connects with a jab.

Carson looking to score a takedown here. Fazio is defending well but Carson drives through and ends up in Fazio's guard.
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!
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fazio's guard.
Fazio wants to control but Carson is keeping busy.
Carson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fazio keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fazio is looking to improve his position.
Fazio manages to get to full guard.
Carson landing some decent shots from guard.
Carson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazio is retaining full guard.
Carson throws a big elbow that misses.
Fazio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carson manages to get himself to full guard.
Fazio throwing strikes from guard but Carson blocks nicely.
Carson keeping moving, preventing Fazio from controlling successfully.
Carson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carson is trying to keep Fazio in close.
Carson wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carson trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fazio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ed Fazio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazio slips a jab from Carson.
Ed Fazio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Fazio.
Carson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fazio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carson.
Nice defenses there by Fazio.
Fazio scoring well with a low kick there.
Carson shoots in for a double leg but Fazio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fazio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazio scores with a hook to the body. Carson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carson throws out a loose jab but Fazio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fazio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fazio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carson.
Fazio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fazio with a nice cross.
Carson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fazio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carson darts in looking for a takedown but Fazio gets double underhooks and turns Carson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cable Carson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Carson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fazio uses from the top position.
Fazio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fazio trying to control but Carson is working from the bottom.
Fazio cracks Carson with a solid left hand.
Fazio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson 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.
Carson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Fazio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Carson walks into a jab.

Fazio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carson looking to pass the guard.
Fazio is controlling Carson's posture.
Fazio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carson manages to get himself to full guard.
Carson 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.
Fazio wants to control from the top but Carson keeps moving.
Fazio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazio pushing down on Carson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fazio working Carson over with strikes.
Carson wants to control but Fazio is keeping busy.
Fazio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carson.
Carson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fazio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fazio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fazio throws a big elbow that misses.
Cable Carson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Fazio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fazio is one step ahead there.

Carson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fazio wants to control from the top but Carson keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fazio with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazio trying to control but Carson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ed Fazio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fazio looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Fazio lands with a shot to the body.
Fazio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fazio.
Carson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fazio.
Fazio clobbers Carson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fazio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carson's head.
Fazio moves out of range of the strikes.
Fazio swats away the attempt to clinch by Carson.
Carson looks to throw the jab but Fazio is out of range.
Fazio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson misses with a low kick.
Fazio slips under a jab.
Fazio scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fazio scores with a leg kick.
Fazio stalks Carson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carson's face. Carson staggers backwards, shaken.
Fazio works over Carson's head and body with a nice combination.
Carson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fazio but Fazio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt - Fazio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fazio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fazio throws a nice looking combination but Carson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fazio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fazio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fazio jabs Carson to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Fazio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fazio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Fazio!
After winning the bout, Ed Fazio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.