PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carlson Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Carlson Jr
vs
Skywalker

179 cm
27
147 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

170 cm
22
142 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skywalker lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skywalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Carlson Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carlson Jr is trying to break free.
Skywalker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Chad Carlson Jr has been cut.
Skywalker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlson Jr.
Skywalker pushes Carlson Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Skywalker.
Skywalker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carlson Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlson Jr.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Carlson Jr blocks it.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Skywalker pushes off an throws an elbow but Carlson Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carlson Jr blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skywalker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skywalker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Carlson Jr wants the takedown. Skywalker is fighting it off but Carlson Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skywalker's guard against the cage.
Skywalker is trying to control the position but Carlson Jr postures up.
Carlson Jr is pushing down on Skywalker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skywalker is fighting to maintain full guard but Carlson Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carlson Jr is pressing down on Skywalker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skywalker is holding on for now.
Skywalker is staying active underneath Carlson Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlson Jr trying to pass the guard but Skywalker defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carlson Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skywalker's head.
Carlson Jr is trying to control. Skywalker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skywalker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carlson Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carlson Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to stand but Carlson Jr is controlling the position.
Carlson Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skywalker working a defensive guard but Carlson Jr passes into half guard.
Carlson Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is refusing to be controlled, as Carlson Jr sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carlson Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Carlson Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skywalker's head.
Carlson Jr works his way into full mount!
Skywalker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carlson Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlson Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Skywalker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Carlson Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Carlson Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Carlson Jr gets a clinch.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Carlson Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker lands an uppercut.
Luke Skywalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skywalker misses with an elbow over the top.
Skywalker pushes off an throws an elbow but Carlson Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Skywalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skywalker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carlson Jr wants to break free but Skywalker has control.
A short left from Skywalker.
A hook to the body from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carlson Jr's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skywalker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skywalker obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlson Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Skywalker.
Nice elbow from Skywalker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlson Jr's elbow.
Skywalker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skywalker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carlson Jr's defenses.
Carlson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Skywalker has him pressed against the cage.
Skywalker lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow.
Skywalker pushes off an throws an elbow but Carlson Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carlson Jr's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlson Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Skywalker.
Skywalker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carlson Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Carlson Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker connects with a nice looking jab.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skywalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Carlson Jr clinches with his opponent.
Carlson Jr dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlson Jr.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carlson Jr's defenses.
Skywalker stops a takedown attempt from Carlson Jr.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlson Jrs head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carlson Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skywalker walks away with a smile on his face. Carlson Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skywalker misses with a body kick.
Skywalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carlson Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Carlson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlson Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carlson Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker jabs Carlson Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Carlson Jr tries to keep at a distance but Skywalker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Carlson Jr blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker prevents the takedown attempt.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skywalker prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carlson Jr.
Nice elbow from Skywalker.
Skywalker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carlson Jr's brow.
Skywalker lands an elbow just above Carlson Jr 's eye.
Skywalker lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skywalker obliges.
Carlson Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Carlson Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Skywalker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carlson Jr to the mat. Carlson Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carlson Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlson Jr tries to get out of the position.
Skywalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlson Jr wants to get back to his feet but Skywalker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlson Jr is retaining full guard.
Skywalker advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Carlson Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Skywalker throws a push kick but Carlson Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Skywalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carlson Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skywalker can pounce on him.
Skywalker throws a quick inside leg kick.

Skywalker gets tackled into the cage by Carlson Jr. Carlson Jr maintains the clinch.
Carlson Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carlson Jr's brow.

Carlson Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skywalker can't fight it off and eventually Carlson Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Skywalker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlson Jr passes into half guard.
Carlson Jr is looking to stall here but Skywalker recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position.
Skywalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr is looking to advance position but Skywalker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Skywalker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skywalker.
Carlson Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skywalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skywalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlson Jr's head.
Skywalker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carlson Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Skywalker's guard.
Carlson Jr looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely.
Carlson Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Carlson Jr from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Skywalker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlson Jr has wrist control.
Skywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlson Jr is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalkeris looking to pass into half guard but Carlson Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carlson Jr is in guard.
Skywalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chad Carlson Jr.
I think Carlson Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chad Carlson Jr!