PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between shane carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Wainright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus Wainright is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

carwin
vs
Wainright

188 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
24
275 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, shane carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Wainright!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
carwin throws a series of punches but Wainright avoids them all with ease.
carwin looks to land a combination. Wainright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Rufus Wainright has been cut.
Wainright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wainright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps carwin's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from Wainright.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wainright.
carwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wainright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wainright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wainright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wainright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wainright tries to bum rush carwin with a series of wild strikes but carwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
carwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Wainright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says carwin as he avoids it easily.
shane carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Wainright.
Wainright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but carwin circles away quickly and effectively.
carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wainright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wainright misses with a combination
and carwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Wainright looks gassed!
carwin throws a right and a left that Wainright avoids nicely.
carwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as carwin sprawls well. carwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wainright gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Wainright.
A decent looking cross lands there for carwin.
carwin misses with a double jab

and Wainright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

carwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
carwin blocks a head kick by Wainright.
carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from carwin does no damage.
carwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wainright manages to avoid it.
carwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
carwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wainright.
carwin misses with a combination

and Wainright counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wainright.
carwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

carwin pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
carwin is adopting a defensive guard.
carwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainright won't allow carwin to get back to his feet.
Wainright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. carwin is keeping the position for now.
carwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of shane carwin.
Wainright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wainright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
shane carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wainright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wainright dives in and grabs carwin's left leg, looking for a takedown. carwin pushes down on Wainright's head and hops out.
No joy there for carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wainright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
carwin misses with a double jab.
carwin misses with a jab to the body
and Wainright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by carwin.
carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wainright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
carwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
carwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
carwin misses with a few strikes there.
Wainright misses the jab.
Wainright wants to clinch.
carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Wainright throws a series of strikes that have carwin backpedaling.
carwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
carwin fails to land with a series of punches.
carwin throws a nice looking combination but Wainright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
carwin throws a nice looking combination but Wainright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

shane carwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Wainright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Wainright. Those never looked like landing.
shane carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
carwin throws a right hand that Wainright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wainright also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Wainright.
carwin fails to land with a series of punches.
carwin misses with a few strikes there.
Wainright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wainright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. carwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Wainright throws a sloppy head kick and carwin moves out of range easily.
carwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wainright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
carwin scores with a hook to the body. Wainright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
carwin looks to land a combination. Wainright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
carwin throws a right and a left that Wainright avoids nicely.
carwin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from carwin. Those never looked like landing.
carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wainright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from carwin. Those never looked like landing.
carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wainright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps carwin thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
carwin throws a right hand that Wainright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wainright also avoids with ease.
carwin throws a nice looking combination but Wainright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
carwin swinging wildly here.
carwin tries to bum rush Wainright with a series of wild strikes but Wainright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Wainright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wainright fails to land with a series of punches.
carwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wainright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Wainright moves into the clinch.
Wainright working hard to break the clinch.

carwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
carwin misses with a combination
and Wainright counters with a three punch combo that has carwin backing up. carwin nods at Wainright to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from carwin misses.
shane carwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Wainright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wainright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
carwin looks to land a combination but Wainright avoids it well.
Wainright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
carwin throws a right hand that Wainright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wainright also avoids with ease.
carwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wainright counters with a two punch combo.
carwin catches Wainright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from carwin. Those never looked like landing.
Wainright looks to clinch
and carwin counters with a series of strikes. Wainright will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright avoids the body shot from carwin.
Wainright closes the distance but carwin moves to the side
and carwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Wainright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
carwin misses with a double jab
and Wainright counters with a left and a right that stings carwin.
Sloppy strikes from carwin. Those never looked like landing.
Wainright slips a jab and a cross from carwin.
Wainright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wainright shoots and misses
and carwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
shane carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Wainright.
carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wainright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wainright counter with a right hand.
Wainright misses with a head kick.
Wainright connects with a nice looking jab.
carwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Wainright counters with a shoot takedown. carwin fights it but they end up in guard.
carwin is trying to control the position but Wainright postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wainright content to stall in guard here.
Wainright wants to stand but carwin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wainright trying to control the position from guard on top but carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
carwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wainright is controlling him.
carwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wainright manages to get himself to full guard.
carwin wants to pass the guard but Wainright is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

shane carwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Wainright's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

carwin lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Wainright. Those never looked like landing.
carwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wainright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wainright doesn't manage to clinch there - carwin circles away.
Wainright cracks carwin with a good jab.
carwin throws a combination that misses
and Wainright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wainright avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Wainright misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wainright slips a jab and a cross from carwin.
Wainright fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says carwin as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainright tries to clinch there but carwin circles away.
carwin sizes up Wainright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wainright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and carwin counters with a series of strikes. Wainright will be more careful next time no doubt.
carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
carwin misses with a looping right.
carwin misses with a combination

and Wainright moves into the clinch.
Wainright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. carwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
shane carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Wainright.
No joy there for carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
carwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Wainright looks to land a combination. carwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wainright throws a combination that misses
and carwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wainright thinking.
carwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
carwin digs a good hook to Wainright's body.
carwin throws a combination that misses
and Wainright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wainright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from carwin.
carwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wainright slips a jab and a cross from carwin.
A combination from carwin does no damage.
Wainright tries to clinch up but carwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Wainright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and carwin counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around carwin's waist but carwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wainright off to one side.
carwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wainright moves away.
Wainright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from carwin.
carwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Wainright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wainright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wainright lands a jab.
carwin lands a jab-cross combination.
carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wainright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wainright is defended easily by carwin.
carwin throws a hook but Wainright avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
carwin missing with a left hand there. Wainright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rufus Wainright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wainright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and carwin counters with a series of strikes. Wainright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wainright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
carwin slips a jab and a cross from Wainright.
carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
carwin misses with a looping left.
carwin throws a series of punches but Wainright avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from carwin as Wainright shoots in.
A head kick misses from Wainright.
Wainright with a jab.
shane carwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
carwin cracks Wainright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
shane carwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for carwin, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... shane carwin!