PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacCarthy (ranked 5348 p4p, 23810 weight class) and John Diaz (ranked 575 p4p, 697 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacCarthy
vs
Diaz

185 cm
28
170
4 - 6 - 0

181 cm
27
178
3 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacCarthy but MacCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sean MacCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.

MacCarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but MacCarthy defends easily.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacCarthy passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
MacCarthy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
MacCarthy landing shots from mount.
MacCarthy landing punches.
MacCarthy content just to control the position here.
MacCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but MacCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
MacCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
MacCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by MacCarthy.
Diaz regains half guard.
MacCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is not content to let MacCarthy control the position.
Diaz trying to control but MacCarthy postures up.
Diaz tries to roll over but MacCarthy keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with MacCarthy in his half guard.
MacCarthy throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
MacCarthy is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
MacCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
MacCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
MacCarthy controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to control MacCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacCarthy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean MacCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacCarthy's waist but MacCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacCarthy as he avoids it easily.

MacCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but MacCarthy drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
MacCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to keep MacCarthy in close.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCarthy defends well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacCarthy is chipping away with strikes.
MacCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diaz some visible discomfort.
MacCarthy advances to full mount.
MacCarthy controlling the pace for now.
MacCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! MacCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!

Diaz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCarthy scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can MacCarthy finish him?
MacCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz taking shots to the head.
MacCarthy dominating with strikes here.
MacCarthy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Diaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for MacCarthy and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacCarthy!
A less than humble Sean MacCarthy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.