PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson Jr has chosen Muse- Stockholm Syndrome as his entrance music. 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.

Azure
vs
Carlson Jr

165 cm
22
153 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

179 cm
28
147 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GTI - 1337 Winter stock
WTF? spar gear $8

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Carlson Jr wants to clinch up but Azure keeps it at a distance.
Azure throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carlson Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azure darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Carlson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlson Jr moves in looking to clinch but Azure pushes him off.
Azure scores with a hook.
Carlson Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Azure misses with a hook. Carlson Jr ducked under it nicely.
Azure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlson Jr.
Azure staying out of range there.

Azure closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carlson Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Azure thows a huge punch but Carlson Jr dodges it nicely.
Carlson Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Azure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlson Jr wants to improve his position but Azure is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlson Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Azure there.
Azure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Azure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Azure throwing shots but Carlson Jr is blocking nicely.
Azure missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azure has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Azure drops an elbow to the side of Carlson Jr's head.
Azure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azure seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlson Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azure lands a nice short elbow.
Carlson Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azure. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlson Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azure.
Carlson Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlson Jr tries to kick Azure off but Azure keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Azure is taking a breather. Carlson Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Azure throwing shots but Carlson Jr is blocking nicely.
Carlson Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Azure.
Azure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Azure is looking to pass Carlson Jr's guard but actually Carlson Jr recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure postures up in Carlson Jr's guard and throws a big left but Carlson Jr blocks it.
Azure passes into half guard.
Azure throwing shots but Carlson Jr is blocking nicely.
Azure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carlson Jr is looking to escape.

Azure is looking for a kimura but Carlson Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azure to get the leverage.
Azure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Azure 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.
Azure throwing shots but Carlson Jr is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Azure wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlson Jr keeps working.
Azure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlson Jr moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azure landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Carlson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azure is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Azure dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Carlson Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carlson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azure.
Carlson Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Azure counter with a right hand.
Azure blocks a head kick by Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azure connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carlson Jr. Carlson Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Azure is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlson Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Carlson Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Azure lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chad Carlson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azure blocks a jab.
Azure scores with a punch to the head.
Azure throws a hook but Carlson Jr avoids it easily.
Carlson Jr looks to land a combination but Azure avoids it well.
Carlson Jr wants to clinch up but Azure keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr is looking to clinch but Azure is avoiding it.
Carlson Jr defending well as Azure loads up on a big left hand.
Azure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carlson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azure avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlson Jr tries to clinch up.
Azure throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Azure tests Carlson Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carlson Jr moves forwards but Azure connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Azure uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Carlson Jr drives through and clinches with Azure against the cage.
Azure gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carlson Jr.

Carlson Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carlson Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azure.
Carlson Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azure throws and elbow that misses. Carlson Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azure's guard. Nice move by Carlson Jr!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Azure looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carlson Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azure trying to keep a closed guard but Carlson Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Azure manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlson Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Carlson Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Azure working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure chips away with some ground and pound.
Azure is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlson Jr has wrist control.
Carlson Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azure.
Azure might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Azure stands up over Carlson Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Azure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azure tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlson Jr is retaining full guard.
Carlson Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Azure is in close to Carlson Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Azure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azure throws a strike but Carlson Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carlson Jr!
Carlson Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Azure.
Azure looking to ground and pound but Carlson Jr is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Azure working Carlson Jr over with strikes here.

Carlson Jr is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azure cracks Carlson Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carlson Jr is still in real trouble! Can Azure finish him?
Azure lands a big shot to the head and Carlson Jr winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Azure!
Mr Azure retains his featherweight title!