PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Run DMC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson comes to the cage accompanied by Young Rook- Street Fighter. 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.

Carson
vs
DMC

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes ground

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Run DMC!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson looks for a takedown but DMC sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DMC.
Carson closes the distance and clinches up with DMC, looking for a takedown. Carson pushes DMC against the cage but DMC circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Carson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Carson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carson trying to control but DMC is working from the bottom.

DMC looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carson wants to pass the guard but DMC is keeping the position.
DMC tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DMC controls Carson momentarily but Carson frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DMC as he avoids it easily.
Carson is breathing heavily.
DMC has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DMC.
Carson tries for a takedown but DMC sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DMC shoots in looking for a takedown. Carson tries to sprawl out of it but DMC keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carson shoots for a double leg takedown but DMC sprawls well. He's pushed Carson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DMC tries to clinch but Carson is having none of it.
DMC lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carson backs up against the cage.

It looks like Ben Carson has been cut.
DMC shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carson as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DMC instigates a clinch.
DMC changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DMC throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carson's waist but Carson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DMC off to one side.
Carson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DMC shoots in for a double leg but Carson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DMC has a takedown stuffed.
Carson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by DMC!
DMC has his takedown stuffed

and Carson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Carson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DMC is looking for a sweep.
Carson throws an elbow but DMC slips to the side and avoids it well.
DMC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Carson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carson is trying to ground and pound but DMC uses the momentary lack of control by Carson to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DMC keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DMC is looking for a sweep. Carson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DMC is trying to stand back up but Carson is controlling him
Carson moves into full mount! DMC won't be happy about that!

Carson goes for an armbar but DMC turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from DMC.
DMC must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carson keeping moving, preventing DMC from controlling successfully.
DMC postures up.
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 Ben Carson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Carson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

DMC scores with a one two! Carson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carson shoots in but DMC avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carson fails with the takedown.
DMC tries to clinch there but Carson circles away.
DMC shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carson as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Carson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Carson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DMC shoots for a double leg takedown but Carson sprawls well. He's pushed DMC's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DMC tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

DMC gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DMC tries to pull guard but Carson won't allow it.
Carson can't break the clinch.
DMC looking to throw knees to the head but Carson is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DMC wants a takedown but no success here.

DMC manages to break the clinch.
Carson shoots in but DMC avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Carson. No joy for DMC on that attempt.
Carson shoots in looking for a takedown. DMC tries to sprawl out of it but Carson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DMC manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DMC tries to clinch but Carson moves out of range.
DMC tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DMC lands a two punch combo.
Carson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

DMC moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DMC is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DMC fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DMC tries to clinch but Carson moves out of range.
DMC clinches but Carson breaks the clinch

and Carson counters with a takedown into side control.

Carson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DMC is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carson trying to control the action but DMC is working from the bottom.
DMC sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson 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.
Carson is looking to advance position but DMC won't allow it.
Carson trying to control the action but DMC is working from the bottom.

DMC is defending against the submission attempts here by Carson.
Carson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DMC is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DMC shoots in for a takedown but Carson shows good takedown defense.
Carson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carson shoots in for a takedown but DMC shows good takedown defense.
Carson shoots in for a double leg but DMC sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by DMC or perhaps it was just good defense by Carson which made him look bad.
DMC tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carson keeps the fight on the outside.
DMC looks to land a combination. Carson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carson looks for a takedown but DMC sprawls well.
Carson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Run DMC will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Carson'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Carson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DMC pinned against the cage. DMC gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DMC scores with a hook to the body. Carson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

DMC fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carson, pushing him back against the cage.
DMC wants a takedown.

DMC has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carson uses from the top position.
Carson wants to control from the top but DMC keeps moving.
Carson tries to stand but DMC is controlling from the bottom.
DMC keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson wants to stand but DMC is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DMC is keeping the position for now.
Carson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DMC shoots in and drives through. Carson sprawls well.
DMC lands a head kick!
Carson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DMC connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DMC fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ben Carson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Run DMC.
DMC shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carson pinned against the cage. Carson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carson shoots for a double leg takedown but DMC sprawls well. He's pushed Carson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DMC pinned against the cage. DMC gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carson ducks right into an uppercut from DMC.
Carson stuffs the takedown attempt from DMC. DMC gets slowly back to his feet.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt - DMC sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from DMC as Carson shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DMC throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ben Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt - DMC sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DMC tries to avoid it but Carson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DMC to the ground. DMC escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for DMC with that takedown attempt.
DMC lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carson closes the distance and clinches up with DMC, looking for a takedown. Carson pushes DMC against the cage but DMC circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

DMC moves into the clinch.
DMC tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Carson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Carson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carson tries to pass to full mount but DMC defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson is tying to control. DMC wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Carson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DMC is looking to escape.

Carson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows DMC to get to his feet.
DMC doesn't succeed with the takedown

Carson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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 Ben Carson.
I think Carson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Run DMC!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

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