PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Decatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Decatto
vs
Carter

179 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Decatto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Carter!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Decatto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carter prevents Decatto from improving position.
Carter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Decatto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Carter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decatto throws an elbow but Carter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carter is being controlled here.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
Decatto working the ground and pound.
Carter dodges the ground and pound from Decatto.
Decatto scoring with punches and elbows.
Decatto controlling from side mount.
Carter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Decatto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Decatto working the ground and pound.
Carter being controlled for a moment.
Decatto is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter taking a bit of punishment here - Decatto scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decatto prevents Carter from escaping the position.
Decatto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carter!
Decatto lands a nice shot to the head.
Carter tries to buck Decatto off but he can't manage it.
Decatto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Decatto working the ground and pound effectively.
Carter is trying to stand.
Decatto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter is trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decatto controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Decatto controlling the position easily from mount.
Decatto working the ground and pound effectively.
Decatto lands a heavy elbow.
Decatto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Decatto landing punches.

Carter is rocked!
Decatto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Decatto finish him?
Decatto postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Carter badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Decatto around the waist but Decatto pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Decatto is the winner by TKO! Decatto jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Decatto!