PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Carman (ranked 4048 p4p, 502 weight class) and Josh Wade (ranked 2257 p4p, 309 weight class). Wade has chosen 2Pac - Hail Mary as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Carman
vs
Wade

187 cm
27
212 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

186 cm
22
211 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duane Carman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Wade!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade fails to land the takedown.
Carman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Carman misses the target.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carman circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade avoids the head kick by Carman.
Carman is looking to slow Wade down with leg kicks.
Carman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Carman scores with a four punch combination!
Wade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wade shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Carman. No joy for Wade on that attempt.
Duane Carman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Wade.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade throws a series of punches but Carman avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carman feints a jab promting Wade to slip. Carman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carman slaps away a takedown attempt from Wade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carman.
Carman looks to land a body kick but Wade moved away.
Wade with the counter takedown but Carman avoids it easily.
Wade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carman scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade looks for a takedown but Carman sprawls well.
Carman throws a head kick that misses.

Wade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carman pushes Wade away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wade gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade trying to control the action but Carman is working from the bottom.
Carman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Wade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carman, who protects the arm well.

Wade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade wants to control but Carman is keeping him busy.

Wade is trying to get an arm triangle but Carman is defending well.

Wade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Wade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade trying to control the action but Carman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Wade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Carman misses with a kick to the body

and Wade counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wade won't allow Carman to get back to his feet.

Wade 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.
Carman can't keep his opponent in guard - Wade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wade is trying to control. Carman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wade controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carman is trying to stand up here but Wade is controlling him well.

Wade seems to be looking for submissions.

Wade looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wade.

Wade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carman sees it coming and defends easily.
Wade works his way into side control.

That's two 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.

Wade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wade advances to mount.

Wade moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carman has worked his arm free - good work by Carman!
Carman is not content to let Wade control the position.

Wade swings around for an armbar but Carman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wade's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wade is on top in guard.

Wade wants to pass the guard but Carman is keeping the position.
Wade wants to control from the top but Carman keeps moving.
Wade stops Carman from standing up.

Wade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wade trying to control but Carman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wade drops back looking for a leg! Carman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carman manages to kick Wade off! Wade jumps back into Carman's guard.
Carman keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully.

Carman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Carman just leaning against Wade, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carman is trying to push Wade away but Wade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Carman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carman eats them both and turns towards Wade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carman misses with a kick to the body

and Wade counters with a series of strikes that sends Carman to the canvas! Wade follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Carman is rocked!
Josh Wade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Carman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carman wants to get back to his feet.
Carman seems to have got his legs back now.
Carman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wade on the ground.

Wade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carman defends it well.

Wade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carman is just riding it out for now. Wade eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carman is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade tries to pass to full mount but Carman defends it.

Wade seems to be looking for submissions.
Wade is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wade is trying to control. Carman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Wade seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Wade!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Wade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.