PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robinson Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carpenter
vs
Ahmad

181 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robinson Ahmad !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahmad .
Ahmad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Carpenter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Carpenter closes the distance and pushes Ahmad back into the cage.
Carpenter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahmad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carpenter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Denis Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson Ahmad .
Ahmad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad fails with the takedown.
Carpenter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Carpenter closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahmad is keeping busy.
Ahmad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahmad blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carpenter leaning against his opponent.
Carpenter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahmad up against the cage.
Carpenter has Ahmad pressed against the cage, preventing Ahmad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carpenter stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carpenter as Ahmad tries to tie him up.
Carpenter slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Carpenter.
Ahmad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carpenter avoids it really well and circles away.
Carpenter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahmad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carpenter is fending him off so far but Ahmad persists. Nope, Carpenter circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmad shoots in looking for a takedown but Carpenter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahmad 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carpenter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ahmad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carpenter defends well and Ahmad ends up having to push Carpenter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Carpenter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carpenter tries to counter by clinching up but Ahmad breaks away and moves out of range.
Carpenter blocks a head kick by Ahmad .
Carpenter wants to clinch.
Ahmad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carpenter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahmad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carpenter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carpenter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahmad .

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carpenter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ahmad is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Ahmad might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ahmad is working Carpenter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter controls Ahmad momentarily but Ahmad frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Carpenter 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.

Ahmad fails with a takedown attempt.
Carpenter is looking for a counter combo.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahmad swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ahmad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carpenter to the ground. Ahmad is now in Carpenter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmad won't allow Carpenter to sweep him here.
Ahmad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ahmad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahmad postures up in Carpenter's guard and throws a big left but Carpenter blocks it.
Ahmad sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Carpenter gets caught flat footed, as Ahmad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carpenter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carpenter, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahmad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ahmad 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ahmad has eaten all the pies!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahmad throws a strike but Carpenter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Carpenter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahmad on the ground.
Ahmad throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Ahmad has his foot on Carpenter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpenter works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Carpenter from controlling successfully.
Carpenter is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmad has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpenter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ahmad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carpenter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carpenter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ahmad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carpenter defends it easily.
Ahmad wants to sweep but no luck.

Ahmad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carpenter defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter won't allow Ahmad to sweep him here.
Carpenter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ahmad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carpenter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ahmad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpenter trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Ahmad has control of Carpenter's left arm, preventing Carpenter from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robinson Ahmad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ahmad shoots for a takedown but Carpenter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahmad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahmad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carpenter counters with a good low kick that Ahmad was not able to check.
Denis Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson Ahmad .

Carpenter clinches.
Ahmad wants to take the fight to the mat but Carpenter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ahmad tries to break free but Carpenter pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmad wants a takedown but no success here.
Carpenter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carpenter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Carpenter is looking to control Ahmad 's arms but Ahmad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carpenter has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Carpenter.
Carpenter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Carpenter.

Carpenter clinches up with Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage.
Carpenter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ahmad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahmad wants to break free but Carpenter has control.
Ahmad is trying to pull guard but Carpenter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahmad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carpenter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Carpenter looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahmad is looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahmad being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Carpenter.

Carpenter gets a clinch.
Carpenter trying to stall but Ahmad improves his position.
Ahmad wants to get back to striking at distance but Carpenter won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad is trying to drag Carpenter to the mat but Carpenter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carpenter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahmad up against the cage.
Carpenter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahmad is keeping busy.
Ahmad tries to pull guard but Carpenter holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahmad drops back down to his feet.
Ahmad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carpenter prevents it.
Carpenter wants to stall.
Ahmad wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Come on Carpenter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahmad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carpenter after a bit of a struggle.
Ahmad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Carpenter.
Carpenter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ahmad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carpenter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahmad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carpenter trying to control the position but instead, Ahmad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carpenter into the cage.
Ahmad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carpenter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter avoiding damage as Ahmad throws knees to the body.
Carpenter is looking to control Ahmad 's arms but Ahmad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carpenter has his back to the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Carpenter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carpenter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Carpenter!