PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Otha Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Kartes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otha Carson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Carson
vs
Kartes

198 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otha Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Kartes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andreas Kartes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carson's waist but Carson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kartes off to one side.
Carson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kartes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kartes somewhat.
Otha Carson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Kartes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson stuffs the takedown.
Kartes fails with the takedown
and Carson counters with a series of strikes. Kartes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kartes darts in looking for a takedown but Carson gets double underhooks and turns Kartes into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kartes forces Carson back against the cage and clinches.
Kartes just leaning against Carson, taking a breather.

Kartes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kartes throws a shot from downtown. Carson moves away and avoids it.
Kartes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kartes looks for a takedown but Carson sprawls well.
Kartes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carson moves in looking to clinch but Kartes pushes him off.
Kartes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carson as he avoids it easily.
Kartes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kartes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kartes looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kartes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kartes is looking to clinch but Carson is avoiding it.
Carson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kartes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kartes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kartes.

Carson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kartes gets an underhook and turns Carson into the cage.
Carson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kartes letting Carson take a breather here.
Kartes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carson walks away with a smile on his face. Kartes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kartes somewhat.
As Kartes tries to get set, Carson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kartes manages to avoid the attempt.
Kartes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Kartes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kartes cracks the inside of Carson's front leg.
Kartes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carson pinned against the cage. Carson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kartes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kartes shoots in for a takedown but Carson shows good takedown defense.
Kartes tries to land a leg kick but Carson saw it coming and moves away.
Kartes tries to clinch but Carson is having none of it.

Carson has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson stalling in the clinch.
Carson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kartes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carson stalling in the clinch but Kartes improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otha Carson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kartes wants to clinch

and Carson counters with a single leg into guard. Kartes didn't expect that.
Carson is looking to stand up but Kartes won't let him.
Kartes has control of Carson's left arm, preventing Carson from doing any damage.
Kartes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Carson 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.
Kartes keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartes keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kartes tries to clinch but Carson is having none of it.
Kartes throws a head kick that misses

and Carson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Kartes breaks from the clinch.
Carson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kartes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Kartes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kartes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Carson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson just leaning against Kartes, taking a breather.
Kartes is trying to pull guard but Carson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carson letting Kartes take a breather here.
Carson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kartes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kartes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Otha Carson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Kartes.
Kartes is breathing heavily.
Carson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kartes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kartes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kartes darts in looking for a takedown but Carson gets double underhooks and turns Kartes into the cage.
As Kartes tries to get set, Carson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kartes manages to avoid the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kartes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kartes tries for a takedown but Carson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Carson misses.
Carson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carson tries to clinch there but Kartes circles away.
Kartes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carson circles away.
Carson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kartes shoots and misses

and Carson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carson looking to slow down the pace here.
Carson misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kartes as Carson tries to tie him up.
Carson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kartes.
Kartes looking to stall.
Carson avoiding damage.
Kartes tries to pull guard but Carson won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson just leaning against Kartes, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Otha Carson.
Carson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kartes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otha Carson dominated that second round.
That's time! Carson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kartes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carson.
Kartes darts in looking for a takedown but Carson gets double underhooks and turns Kartes into the cage.
Carson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kartes.
Kartes throws a looping overhand right but Carson ducks down to avoid it.
Kartes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kartes somewhat.
Otha Carson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Otha Carson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Kartes.
Kartes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kartes is defended easily by Carson.
Carson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Carson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kartes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carson is in Kartes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kartes keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Carson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kartes can do to turn this around?
Carson wants to stand up but Kartes is controlling him.
Kartes trying to control but Carson is working from the bottom.

Carson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kartes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carson punching to the body, from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartes looking to sit in guard and control but Carson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Carson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carson wants to control from the top but Kartes keeps moving.
Kartes trying to keep a closed guard but Carson is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carson wants to control from the top but Kartes keeps moving.
Carson with a nice head shot there.
Kartes trying to control the position.
Kartes wants to stand and escape but Carson is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andreas Kartes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otha Carson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otha Carson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otha Carson!