PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carn Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carn Rex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rex
vs
Conway

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carn Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Conway!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
Conway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conway duly obliges.
Rex darts in trying to clinch
and Conway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conway works Rex's body with a nice hook.
Rex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conway.
Conway throws a shot to the body.
Conway slips a jab and a cross from Rex.
Conway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jimmy Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex misses with a looping right.
Conway dips to his left and cracks Rex with an uppercut!
Rex tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Rex ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rex walks into a straight right hand from Conway.
Conway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Conway cracks Rex with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jimmy Conway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Conway cracks Rex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conway scores with a shot to the body.
Rex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rex doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carn Rex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway throws a right hand that Rex ducks under and follows up with a left that Rex also avoids with ease.
Conway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rex appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway throws a series of punches but Rex avoids them all with ease.
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Rex was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Rex clinches with his opponent.
Rex is trying to pull guard but Conway has him pressed against the cage.
Conway tries to circle away but Rex has him pinned against the cage.
Conway wants to get back to striking at distance but Rex won't allow it.

Rex pulls guard.
Rex striking off his back but it's not causing Conway any problems.
Conway tries to stand but Rex is controlling from the bottom.
Rex pulls Conway in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rex stops Conway from getting back to his feet.
Rex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Rex is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rex.
Rex is keen to just control but Conway is a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Conway.
Rex throws a jab when Conway was well out of range.
Conway lands a body shot.
Rex on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Conway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Conway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Conway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horrible takedown attempt by Rex or perhaps it was just good defense by Conway, which made it look bad.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rex.
A slow jab from Rex misses its intended target.
Conway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Conway.
Rex walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Conway.
Rex closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conway tries to work over Rex's front leg with a kick but Rex checks it.
Rex throws a combination. Conway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Conway is working the combinations to good effect here.
Conway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rex darts in looking for a takedown but Conway gets double underhooks and turns Rex into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carn Rex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway scores with a one two! Rex had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Rex moves into the clinch successfully.
Rex is trying to pull guard but Conway has him pressed against the cage.
Rex goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conway prevents it.

Rex breaks from the clinch.
Conway cracks Rex with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conway stalks Rex and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rex's face. Rex staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway blocks a head kick by Rex.
Carn Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conway lands with a straight right. Rex didn't see that one coming.
Conway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Rex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Conway taking a bit of punishment here - Rex scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conway can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rex is looking to take a break and control but Conway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rex stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rex throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex misses with a takedown attempt
and Conway counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Conway.
Conway lands an overhand right.
Rex goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Nice straight punches there by Conway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conway.
Conway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conway as he avoids it easily.
Rex looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conway lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
Conway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rex darts in looking for a takedown but Conway gets double underhooks and turns Rex into the cage.
Conway scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway works the jab nicely.
Rex fails with the takedown
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Conway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rex has a takedown stuffed.
Conway ducks under a wild hook from Rex.
Jimmy Conway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Conway lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conway duly obliges.
Conway misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Conway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conway, as that shot connected.
Rex looks for a takedown but Conway sprawls well.
Conway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Conway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Conway.
Rex shoots for a takedown but Conway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carn Rex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rex under the eye.
Conway connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rex drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Conway bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Conway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Conway might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conway to score with a decent uppercut.
Rex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conway sprawls well. Conway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rex gets slowly back to his feet.
Rex misses with a double jab
and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rex dives in and grabs Conway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conway pushes down on Rex's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Conway with a jab.
Conway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rex shoots in for a double leg but Conway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rex has his takedown stuffed
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rex at a distance.
Conway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Conway scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Conway.
Conway bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rex's head.
Conway lands a two punch combo.
Conway with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Conway lands.
Rex tries for a takedown but Conway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conway lands the left hand.
Rex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Rex darts in looking for a takedown but Conway gets double underhooks and turns Rex into the cage.
Rex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Conway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conway tries to avoid it but Rex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conway to the ground. Conway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Conway throws a series of strikes that have Rex backpedaling.
Rex walks into a left hand.
Conway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimmy Conway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rex has his takedown stuffed
and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway connects with a right hand. Rex shakes it off.
Carn Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conway looks to land a combination. Rex sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Conway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conway 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Conway!