PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between North West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barca Carthage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca Carthage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

West
vs
Carthage

177 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, North West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barca Carthage!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a nice looking combination but Carthage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Carthage.
West misses with an uppercut. Carthage saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carthage! But no joy.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Carthage counters with a nice uppercut.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carthage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West misses with a body shot
letting Carthage counter with a right hand.
Carthage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carthage.
Carthage missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West misses with an uppercut.
Carthage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West misses with a left hand
and Carthage counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

West drives through and clinches with Carthage against the cage.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from West as the two fighters clinch.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West misses with a body punch.
Carthage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carthage blocks a body shot from West.
Carthage can't break the clinch.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Carthage controls the action.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Carthage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carthage's elbow.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Carthage controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carthage backwards.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carthage's elbow.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West lands a body punch.
Carthage working aggressively here.
West misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
West blocks an uppercut.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West lands a left hand.
West working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carthage looks winded!
Carthage takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Carthage controls his hands.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
West pushes Carthage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from West.
A short body shot lands from West as the two fighters clinch.
West lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carthage or not.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carthage prevents a body shot from West.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carthage backwards.
West scores with a shoulder strike.

It looks like Barca Carthage has been cut.
West misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for West.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
West tries a body shot but Carthage blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West presses Carthage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carthage backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
West lands with a left to the head.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Carthage controls his hands.
West is leaning against Carthage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
West misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

North West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barca Carthage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Carthage counters with a nice uppercut.
Carthage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Carthage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Carthage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from West misses.
Carthage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carthage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carthage slips a straight right by West.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carthage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carthage moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Carthage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from West misses.
Carthage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
West misses with a jab to the body
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West misses with a body shot
and Carthage counters with a two punch combo.
Barca Carthage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Carthage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Carthage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Carthage tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
West tries a body shot but Carthage blocks it.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carthage.
A short body shot lands from West as the two fighters clinch.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West digs a right hand underneath Carthage's ribcage. Carthage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carthage blocks a body shot from West.
West tries a body shot but Carthage blocks it.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carthage can do to turn this around?
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carthage's elbow.
West tries a body shot but Carthage blocks it.
Carthage has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West tries a body shot but Carthage blocks it.
West cracks Carthage with a nice body shot.
Carthage prevents a body shot from West.
West pushes Carthage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West lands a body shot.
West misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West lands a shot to the body.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carthages head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from West.
West works on Carthage's body with a couple of short punches.
West scores with a hook to the body.
West pushes Carthage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carthages head.
Carthage prevents a body shot from West.
A short right from West on the inside.
A shot in the inside from West.
Carthage swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carthage prevents a body shot from West.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carthage backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from West.
West is working Carthage over against the cage.
Carthage blocks a body shot from West.
A short uppercut from West.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carthage backwards.
Nice body punch from West - that landed with a thud.
West works on Carthage's body with a couple of short punches.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Carthage controls his hands.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West lands a right hand.
Carthage prevents a body shot from West.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

North West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barca Carthage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab from West.

West moves into range and clinches up with Carthage.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
Carthage swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carthage lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Good body shot from West.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West lands a shoulder strike.
North West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carthage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands a shot to the body.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from West.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carthage's elbow.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
Carthage blocks a body shot from West.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from West.
A hook to the body from West.
A right handed body shot lands from West.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carthage blocks a body shot from West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from West - that landed with a thud.
West tries to work over Carthage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from West.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by West.
West works on Carthage's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West lands with a short shot to the head.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carthage backwards.
West pushes Carthage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West works on Carthage's body with a couple of short punches.
West lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carthage or not.
A shot in the inside from West.
Barca Carthage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West tries a body shot but Carthage blocks it.
West misses with a body punch.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West is working Carthage over against the cage.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West tries a body shot but Carthage blocks it.
West works on Carthage's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West works on Carthage's body with a couple of short punches.
Carthage blocks a body shot from West.
West lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carthage.
West lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Carthage backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from West.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carthage backwards.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West misses with a body punch.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West tries to throw a body punch but Carthage avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West presses Carthage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
West lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
North West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... North West!