|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Haryanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis Carpenter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
|
176 cm
21
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Haryanto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haryanto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a one-two to the body.
Haryanto lands a big head kick that sends Carpenter tumbling to the mat! Haryanto takes a step backwards and waves Carpenter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Denis Carpenter has been cut.
Haryanto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carpenter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haryanto somewhat.
Carpenter attempts a counter takedown but Haryanto avoids it well and moves away.
Haryanto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carpenter as he jumps to the side.
Carpenter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Denis Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Haryanto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haryanto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haryanto dives in for a single leg takedown but Carpenter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haryanto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haryanto misses with a takedown
and Carpenter counters with a single leg into guard. Haryanto didn't expect that.
Carpenter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carpenter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carpenter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haryanto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carpenter is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpenter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carpenter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carpenter 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.
Haryanto tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haryanto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carpenter swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carpenter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haryanto tries for a takedown but Carpenter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haryanto shoots in and drives through. Carpenter sprawls well.
Haryanto looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Haryanto or perhaps it was just good defense by Carpenter, which made it look bad.
Haryanto tried to score with a low kick but Carpenter checks it.
Carpenter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haryanto scores with a kick to the body.
Haryanto throws a head kick that misses.
Carpenter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haryanto sprawls and moves away.
Haryanto tries for a takedown but Carpenter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haryanto fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carpenter!
Bruno Haryanto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haryanto throws an overhand right that lands on Carpenter's shoulder, as Carpenter tries to avoid the shot.
Carpenter moves into range and clinches up with Haryanto.
Stalling in the clinch from Carpenter.
Carpenter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haryanto up against the cage.
Haryanto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carpenter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haryanto fails to pull guard.
Haryanto is trying to pull guard but Carpenter has him pressed against the cage.
Haryanto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Carpenter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Carpenter'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.
Carpenter forces Haryanto back against the cage and clinches.
Carpenter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Haryanto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carpenter is trying to maintain a safe position but Haryanto gets an underhook and turns Carpenter into the cage.
Haryanto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denis Carpenter is winning the standup battle so far.
Haryanto shoots for a double leg takedown but Carpenter sprawls well. He's pushed Haryanto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haryanto shoots in and gets a takedown into Carpenter's guard.
Carpenter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Haryanto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haryanto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carpenter after a bit of a struggle.
Haryanto is breathing heavily.
Carpenter taking a breather.
Haryanto lands a good knee to the midsection. Carpenter won't want to take too many of those.
Come on Carpenter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carpenter is looking to control Haryanto's arms but Haryanto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carpenter has his back to the cage.
Haryanto decides to pull guard.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haryanto can do to turn this around?
Carpenter stops Haryanto from standing up.
Carpenter controlling from the top position.
Haryanto is working an open guard so Carpenter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter dives in for a single leg takedown but Haryanto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haryanto instigates a clinch.
Haryanto working Carpenter over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Haryanto tries to pull guard but Carpenter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denis Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Haryanto.
Carpenter tries to stall but Haryanto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carpenter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carpenter wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Carpenter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haryanto is defended easily by Carpenter.
Carpenter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haryanto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haryanto tries to score a body lock takedown but Carpenter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carpenter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haryanto up against the cage.
Carpenter gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carpenter stalling in the clinch but Haryanto improves position.
Carpenter stalling in the clinch.
Carpenter trying to control the position but instead, Haryanto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carpenter into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Carpenter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haryanto.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Haryanto fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haryanto doesn't manage to clinch there - Carpenter circles away.
Haryanto scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Denis Carpenter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Carpenter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Haryanto throws a head kick that misses.
Haryanto darts in looking for a takedown but Carpenter gets double underhooks and turns Haryanto into the cage.
Carpenter attempts a counter takedown but Haryanto avoids it well and moves away.
Carpenter takes one to the side of the head.
Carpenter thumps Haryanto with a low kick.
Haryanto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carpenter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haryanto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a two punch combo.
Denis Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Haryanto.
Haryanto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carpenter was well out of range. Poor timing from Haryanto.
Haryanto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haryanto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carpenter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haryanto instigates a clinch.
Carpenter looking to slow down the pace here.
Carpenter prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpenter slows down the pace here.
Haryanto is trying to break free.
Carpenter is trying to pull guard but Haryanto has him pressed against the cage.
Carpenter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Haryanto manages to pull guard.
Haryanto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haryanto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carpenter manages to get himself to full guard.
Carpenter wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carpenter is on top in guard.
Haryanto is working an open guard so Carpenter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haryanto looks to land a body kick but Carpenter moved away.
Haryanto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carpenter defends it nicely.
Haryanto looks to land a combination. Carpenter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carpenter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haryanto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haryanto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haryanto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haryanto is defended easily by Carpenter.
Carpenter attempts a counter takedown but Haryanto avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Haryanto.
Carpenter darts in looking for a takedown but Haryanto gets double underhooks and turns Carpenter into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haryanto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Haryanto.
I think Carpenter 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Carpenter!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
