PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stevens (ranked 3330 p4p, 2859 weight class) and Shac Carwin (ranked 377 p4p, 325 weight class). Shac Carwin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Austin Stevens's chin.

Stevens
vs
Carwin

182 cm
21
195
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
193
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shac Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Shac Carwin has been cut.
Carwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Carwin with the counter takedown but Stevens avoids it easily.
Stevens takes a swing at Carwin's ribcage but misses.
Carwin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carwin with the counter takedown but Stevens avoids it easily.
Carwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shac Carwin.

Carwin dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Carwin throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Carwin has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
Carwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Carwin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stevens stacks Carwin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stevens!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin tries to bench press Stevens off him but Stevens keeps the position.
Carwin trying his best to control but Stevens has mounted him.
Carwin wants to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
Carwin can't escape the position.
Stevens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carwin manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Carwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.

Carwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
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.

Carwin looking for submissions off his back.

Carwin actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stevens controlling the pace for now.
Carwin manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Carwin actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carwin is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been informed that Carwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Carwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Carwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.

Carwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.
Stevens prevents Carwin from improving his position.

Carwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens prevents Carwin from improving his position.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carwin on the ground.

Carwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carwin has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Stevens misses.
Carwin slips a jab from Stevens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but Carwin moved out of range.

Carwin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Stevens manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Carwin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carwin shoots and misses
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shac Carwin.
Carwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Stevens tries to bum rush Carwin with a series of wild strikes but Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carwin.

Stevens throws Carwin to one side and escapes!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin goes for a double leg but Stevens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevens continues to drive forward.
Stevens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carwin shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carwin misses with a takedown
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carwin can do to turn this around?

Carwin feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Carwin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stevens pushes Carwin off and gets back to his feet.
Austin Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevens connects with a right hand. Carwin shakes it off.
Stevens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stevens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carwin with the counter takedown but Stevens avoids it easily.
Stevens cracks Carwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses

and Carwin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Stevens manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Carwin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Carwin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stevens clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Stevens manages to escape to his feet.

Carwin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stevens pulls Carwin in close to his closed guard and prevents Carwin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Stevens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shac Carwin's cut.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stevens leaves Carwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens throws a hook but Carwin avoids it easily.
Carwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shac Carwin.
Stevens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Austin Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens leaves Carwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shac Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin defending well as Stevens loads up on a big left hand.
Carwin with the counter takedown but Stevens avoids it easily.
Carwin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Carwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens is looking to counter punch.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
Stevens throws a big counter combination but Carwin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Carwin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stevens defends it well.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Carwin avoids them all with ease.
And Carwin tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carwin fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carwin.
Carwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens throws a push kick but Carwin slaps the foot to one side.
Stevens cracks a nice hook into Carwin's ribs.
Stevens lands a jab to the nose.
Carwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
Carwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Carwin tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Stevens.
Carwin tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carwin closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Carwin pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens is looking for a counter combo.
Stevens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carwin. That did some damage!
Stevens tests Carwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That has opened up Shac Carwin's cut even more.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carwin.
Carwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Carwin is rocked!
Stevens is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevens thuds his right hand into Carwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shac Carwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin wants to clinch but Stevens slips to the side
and Stevens counters with a huge left! Carwin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stevens isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Carwin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stevens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Stevens!
An out of breath and clearly excited Austin Stevens thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).