PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snot Slurper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carson
vs
Slurper

190 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snot Slurper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carson clinches with his opponent.
Carson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carson lands a shoulder strike.
Slurper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slurper misses with a body punch.
Carson lands with a light punch inside.
Carson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carson lands a nice uppercut.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Carson swings wildly with an uppercut but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carson.
Slurper tries to stall but Carson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Carson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Carson avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Slurper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Carson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Carson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slurper or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carson lands a shoulder strike.
Slurper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slurper trying to control the position but instead, Carson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slurper into the cage.
Slurper struggles to land a body shot inside as Carson controls his hands.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Slurper avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
Slurper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carson prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Slurper prevents a body shot from Carson.
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Slurper controls the action.
Carson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slurper being controlled against the cage.
Slurper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slurper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carsons head.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Carson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slurper trying to stall but Carson improves his position.
Carson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carson.
Carson prevents a body shot from Slurper.
A head punch on the inside from Carson fails to land.
Slurper taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carson misses with some punches.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carson.
Slurper lands a body punch.
Slurper scores with a shoulder strike.
Carson throws a punch but it's blocked by Slurper.
Carson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Slurper scores with a shot to the side of Carson's head.
Carson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slurper lands a right hand.
Slurper digs a right hand into Carson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carson's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Slurper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson throws a head punch that misses.
Slurper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carson up against the cage.
Slurper tries to stall but Carson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Slurper wants to stall.
Carson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slurper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slurper avoiding damage.
Carson blocks a body shot from Slurper.
Carson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carson as Slurper tries to tie him up.
Carson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Slurper.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slurper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slurper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper trying to stall but Carson improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Carson.
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!
Slurper misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Carson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Carson has managed to clinch.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Carson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Carson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slurper wants to get back to striking at distance but Carson won't allow it.
Slurper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slurper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slurper can do to turn this around?
Carson can't find room to land a body shot as Slurper controls the action.
Carson digs a right hand into Slurper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slurper's gas tank.
Carson lands a hook that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Slurper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slurper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carson cracks Slurper with a nice body shot.
Slurper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slurper looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carson.
Carson lands with a short shot to the head.
Slurper tries a body shot but Carson blocks it.
Carson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Slurper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carson has him pressed against the cage.
Slurper looking to slow down the pace here.
Slurper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Carson prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Carson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slurper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carson lands with a light punch inside.
Carson scores with a shoulder strike.
Carson working aggressively here.
Slurper tries a body shot but Carson blocks it.

Slurper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butch Carson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carson slips a jab from Slurper.
Carson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slurper lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Carson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slurper takes a swing at Carson's ribcage but misses.
Slurper dodges the punch combination from Carson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Slurper. Beautiful body shot.
Slurper lands with a hook. Carson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slurper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Carson does it's job there.
Carson tests Slurper's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Carson pushes Slurper up against the cage in a clinch.
Carson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson misses with some punches.
Carson wants to stall.
Slurper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carson misses with a body punch.
Carson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
A short right from Slurper on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Carson.
Slurper struggles to land a body shot inside as Carson controls his hands.
Carson presses Slurper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carson working aggressively here.
Carson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slurper is leaning against Carson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slurper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carson misses with a punch to the body.
Carson blocks a body shot from Slurper.
Slurper has had enough of the clinch but Carson keeps him there for the moment.
Slurper presses Carson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slurper blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slurper tries a body shot but Carson blocks it.
Carson throws a punch but it's blocked by Slurper.
Slurper taking a breather.
Slurper taking a breather.
Slurper is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Carson has denied him.
Slurper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slurper digs a right hand underneath Carson's ribcage. Carson let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Slurper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carson was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Slurper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carson rather than just go for the knockout.
Slurper scores with a nice head shot.

Carson has managed to clinch.
Carson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Carson dominated that second round.
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!

Carson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Carson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper throws a body punch but Carson moves out of range.
Snot Slurper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slurper circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Slurper misses.
Carson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slurper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Slurper takes a swing at Carson's ribcage but misses.

Carson moves into range and clinches up with Slurper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carson.
Slurper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carson swings wildly with an uppercut but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson lands a nice uppercut.
Carson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slurper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carson backwards.

Slurper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Carson forces Slurper back against the cage and clinches.
Carson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Slurper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Carson misses
letting Slurper counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson tries to clinch but Slurper moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slurper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carson.
Carson avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Carson tries to clinch but Slurper is having none of it.
Slurper scores with a jab to the body.
Carson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Carson moves into the clinch.
Slurper misses with the head strike.
Carson gets through Slurper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slurper.
Carson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper prevents a body shot from Carson.
Slurper blocks an uppercut.
Slurper is trying to stall.
Carson blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carson.
Carson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Carson on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
Carson lands with a short shot to the head.
Carson lands a nice uppercut.
Carson blocking some punches.
Butch Carson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carson lands a left hand.
Carson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carson.
A head punch on the inside from Carson fails to land.

Slurper breaks the clinch.
Carson throws a body shot but no joy.
Carson connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Snot Slurper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slurper misses with a hook. Carson ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carson closes the distance and pushes Slurper back into the cage.
Carson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slurper blocks an uppercut.
Carson blocking some punches.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Carson avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
Carson just leaning against Slurper, taking a breather.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slurper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carson pushes Slurper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carson fails to land.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butch Carson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carson has Slurper pressed against the cage, preventing Slurper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slurper blocking some punches.
Slurper pushes Carson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Butch Carson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

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