PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Carsara (ranked 2697 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 4687 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Old Toms Hut. 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?

Carsara
vs
Showtime

185 cm
23
166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
47
168 lbs
25 - 44 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommaso Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 44 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Showtime has closed the distance and engaged Carsara in a clinch.
Showtime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Carsara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Showtime misses with a double jab.

Showtime closes the distance and pushes Carsara back into the cage.

Carsara breaks the clinch.
Carsara slaps away a takedown attempt from Showtime, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Showtime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carsara back to the cage. Showtime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carsara slaps away a takedown attempt from Showtime, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Showtime fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carsara avoids it really well and circles away.
Tommaso Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Showtime throws a sloppy body shot

and Carsara counters with a head kick that drops Showtime to the mat! Showtime scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Carsara tries to clinch but Showtime moves out of range.
Carsara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Showtime.
It looked like Carsara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Showtime misses with a combination

and Carsara counters with a head kick that drops Showtime to the mat! Showtime scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Showtime is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carsara defends it nicely.

Carsara forces Showtime back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carsara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Showtime's corner calls for a 1-2. Showtime obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carsara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Showtime.
It looked like Carsara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Carsara throws a quick counter head kick but Showtime was just out of range.
Showtime displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carsara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Showtime.
Carsara moves forwards but Showtime connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Carsara darts in and clinches Showtime up against the cage.

Showtime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showtime throws a right and a left that Carsara avoids nicely.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carsara sprawls well. Carsara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showtime gets slowly back to his feet.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt.

Showtime clinches.
Showtime tries to throw a body punch but Carsara avoids it by throwing Showtime back against the cage.
Showtime jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carsara walks away with a smile on his face. Showtime gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carsara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Showtime can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Showtime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Showtime shoots in and bounces Carsara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Carsara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carsara has control of Showtime's left arm, preventing Showtime from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Showtime dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Showtime throws a right hand that Carsara ducks under and follows up with a left that Carsara also avoids with ease.
Carsara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Showtime has closed the distance and engaged Carsara in a clinch.

Carsara breaks the clinch.
Tommaso Carsara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Showtime.

Showtime closes the distance and pushes Carsara back into the cage.

Carsara manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carsara.
Carsara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Showtime misses.
Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Carsara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Showtime fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carsara pushes Showtime up against the cage in a clinch.

Carsara breaks from the clinch.
Showtime throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carsara counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Showtime. Those never looked like landing.
Showtime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Carsara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showtime tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carsara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Showtime somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Showtime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carsara wants to clinch.
Showtime feints the counter takedown.
Showtime throws a looping overhand right but Carsara ducks down to avoid it.

Showtime is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carsara's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carsara wants to control but Showtime is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carsara controlling the position well.
Showtime is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carsara is not content to let Showtime control the position.
Carsara looks like he's trying to stand up.

Showtime stands up out of the half guard.
Carsara tries to clinch but Showtime moves out of range.
Showtime shoots in but Carsara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tommaso Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.
Carsara tries to clinch but Showtime is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Carsara avoids them all with ease.
Showtime closes the distance and clinches up with Carsara, looking for a takedown. Showtime pushes Carsara against the cage but Carsara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Showtime fails with the takedown
and Carsara counters with a nice uppercut.
Showtime tries a low kick but Carsara avoids it.
It looked like Carsara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carsara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Showtime with the counter takedown but Carsara avoids it easily.
Carsara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Showtime swivels and escapes.
Showtime misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carsara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carsara tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Showtime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Carsara is looking for a counter combo.
Carsara is looking to clinch.
Showtime cracks Carsara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Showtime looks to score with a jab to the body but Carsara is just out of range.
As Showtime looks to move away, Carsara throws a big counter combo but Showtime just gets out of the way.
Showtime swinging wildly here.
Carsara is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Showtime.
Carsara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Showtime throws a combination that misses
and Carsara counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Showtime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime misses the jab.
Rick Showtime seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Showtime closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Showtime has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carsara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Showtime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime blocks an elbow strike from Carsara.

Carsara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Showtime pushes Carsara up against the cage in a clinch.

Carsara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime throws a head kick that misses.

Showtime rushes Carsara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Carsara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime fails with the takedown.
Carsara throws a right hand that Showtime ducks under and follows up with a left that Showtime also avoids with ease.
Showtime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carsara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tommaso Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.
Carsara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Showtime works Carsara's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Showtime closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Carsara breaks from the clinch.
Showtime swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carsara.
Showtime throws a right hand that Carsara ducks under and follows up with a left that Carsara also avoids with ease.
It looked like Carsara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Showtime.
Carsara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Showtime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carsara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Showtime swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Showtime rushes Carsara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Showtime wants to break free but Carsara has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carsara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carsara wants to clinch.
Tommaso Carsara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Showtime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carsara counters with a left and a right that stings Showtime.
Showtime scores with a jab to the body.
Showtime misses with an uppercut
and Carsara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carsara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Showtime circles away.
Showtime let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Showtime throws the left hand but Carsara avoids the punch easily.
Showtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carsara wants to clinch.
Rick Showtime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carsara.
Showtime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carsara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carsara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carsara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carsara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carsara dodges the punch combination from Showtime.
Carsara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carsara tries to clinch but Showtime is having none of it.

Showtime closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carsara's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Showtime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Showtime has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Showtime!