PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Carpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carpio comes to the cage accompanied by Manic Hispanic. Jackson has chosen Inspectah Deck - Friction as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Carpio
vs
Jackson

165 cm
24
146 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

170 cm
23
144 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Carpio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Carpio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Carpio to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Carpio circles away easily
and Carpio counters with a straight right hand.
Dave Carpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Jackson.
Carpio connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Carpio connects with a solid leg kick.
Carpio connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Carpio connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Carpio counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carpio. That one must have hurt.
Jackson looks gassed!
Nice shot by Carpio.
Carpio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carpio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Carpio counters with a thumping low kick.
Carpio lands with a good body shot.
Carpio connects with an inside leg kick.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Carpio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Carpio looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Carpio is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carpio.
A knee to the head by Carpio.
Carpio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Carpio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carpio misses with a knee to the head.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
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!
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Carpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Carpio tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carpio throws an elbow but misses.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Carpio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carpio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Carpio trying to land knees to the body.
Carpio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carpio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio trying to land knees to the body.
Carpio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carpio tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carpio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carpio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Carpio.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carpio missing with knees to the body.
Jackson jumps guard but Carpio stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carpio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carpio misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Carpio.
Carpio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Carpio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Carpio misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carpio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carpio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson is trying to break free.

Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Carpio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carpio, right into the meat.

Carpio closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Carpio tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carpio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Carpio.
Carpio lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carpio.
Carpio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Knees to the body from Carpio.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carpio throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carpio obliges.
Carpio lands a nice knee to the body.
Carpio lands a nice knee to the body.
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Carpio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carpio lands a shot to the body.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Carpio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Carpio lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Carpio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carpio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Carpio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dave Carpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Jackson.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Carpio.
Carpio lands a right hand.
Carpio misses with the head strike.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Carpio can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.

Jackson has clasped his hands together around Carpio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio connects with a couple of short punches.
Carpio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carpio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Carpio from controlling successfully.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carpio!

Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carpio is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Carpio with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carpio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carpio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carpio wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Carpio dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson fails with the takedown
and Carpio counters with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Carpio as he connects with a hook.
Carpio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carpio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carpio lands with a cross.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Carpio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carpio has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Carpio.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carpio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carpio working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Carpio.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carpio obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpio lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
Carpio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carpio lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Carpio.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Carpio lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Carpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Carpio misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dave Carpio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Dave Carpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Jackson.
Carpio landing knees to the head.
Carpio throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Carpio tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson is working for takedown but Carpio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carpio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carpio lands with a left to the head.
Carpio prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Carpio.

Carpio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpio counters with a nice uppercut.
Carpio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Carpio. That snapped Jackson's head back.
The crowd cheers as Carpio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Carpio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Carpio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carpio.
Carpio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Carpio circles away easily
and Carpio counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carpio.
Good leg kick by Carpio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carpio.
Carpio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carpio lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Carpio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carpio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carpio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carpio lands a body shot.
Carpio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carpio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carpio lands a nice elbow.
Carpio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carpio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson jumps guard but Carpio stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carpio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Carpio connects with a knee to the head.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Kilo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Carpio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Carpio.
Carpio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Carpio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carpio, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Dave Carpio!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Dave Carpio!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Dave Carpio!

Dave Carpio wins by unanimous decision!