PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen "Evil Ways" (Instrumental) by Blues Sorrensio as his entrance music. George Michaels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Michaels
vs
Carter

201 cm
27
273 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
285 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Red Light Coffeeshop
Venom Combat Sports

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Collin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like George Michaels has been cut.

Michaels drives through with a takedown into Carter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michaels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Michaels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michaels distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Michaels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels working some strikes from top position.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Michaels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michaels has Carter in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter working some strikes from top position.
Michaels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Michaels tries to get out of the position.
Carter throws an elbow that misses. Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter's guard. Nice move by Michaels!

Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michaels is looking to pass into half guard but Carter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carter is in guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Michaels is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Michaels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter cracks Michaels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.

Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michaels lands a nice short elbow.
Michaels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carter has hold of Michaels's hands but Michaels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michaels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels with the ground and pound but Carter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Michaels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
George Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michaels postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Michaels slips an elbow through the middle.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Michaels prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Michaels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels working some strikes from top position.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels with a nice head shot there.
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.

Carter is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Michaels there.
Carter has hold of Michaels's hands but Michaels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michaels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Michaels finish him?
Michaels controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Carter is out! Michaels gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Michaels!
George Michaels tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Collin Carter spoke after the fight, saying 'Every time I stand here in front of you amazing fans, I try as hard as I can to give you the best show possible.. -- Unfortunately, I couldn't pull it off tonight, but it's definitely not the end for Collin Carter. Thank you guys!!'.