PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Makmarwari (ranked 4661 p4p, 4657 weight class) and Sean McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 139 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Makmarwari
vs
McCarthy

205 cm
25
247
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
269
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makmarwari !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Makmarwari has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.
Makmarwari jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makmarwari to keep the fight standing.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Makmarwari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makmarwari was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Makmarwari working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.

McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy controlling the pace.

Makmarwari actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
Makmarwari trying to control here.
Makmarwari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makmarwari tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makmarwari keeping control of the position.
McCarthy not doing much here.
Makmarwari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy working over Makmarwari with some ground and pound. Makmarwari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Makmarwari actively working from the bottom here.
Makmarwari trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McCarthy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCarthy is staying tight to Makmarwari 's torso, preventing him from escaping.

McCarthy decides to take the fight back to the feet.

McCarthy feints and as Makmarwari raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makmarwari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy is pushing down on Makmarwari 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makmarwari is fighting to maintain full guard but McCarthy has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCarthy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

McCarthy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Makmarwari to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Makmarwari 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
McCarthy stays in close to Makmarwari 's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Makmarwari 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McCarthy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makmarwari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makmarwari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makmarwari working a defensive guard but McCarthy manages to pass into side control anyway.

McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Makmarwari get back to his feet.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
McCarthy throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCarthy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Makmarwari is wriggling around but McCarthy manages to pass to half guard.

Sean McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makmarwari is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by McCarthy.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
Makmarwari wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McCarthy lands with a hammerfist to the side of Makmarwari 's head.

It looks like Omar Makmarwari has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Makmarwari avoids the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling from the back.
McCarthy scores with punches from the back.
Makmarwari turns into McCarthy and is now in his guard.
Makmarwari being controlled here momentarily.

McCarthy has his feet on Makmarwari 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makmarwari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makmarwari is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makmarwari jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makmarwari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCarthy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makmarwari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Makmarwari . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makmarwari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCarthy uses from the top position.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makmarwari is striking but McCarthy is not phased and passes to half guard.

McCarthy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Makmarwari to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Makmarwari 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Makmarwari fails to land the takedown.

McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

McCarthy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Makmarwari to his feet.

Makmarwari gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Makmarwari manages to retain guard.

McCarthy stands up from Makmarwari 's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout.

McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Makmarwari 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McCarthy stands up and waves to Makmarwari to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makmarwari to keep the fight standing.
Makmarwari looking to slow down the pace here.
Makmarwari crunches a lovely knee into McCarthy's ribcage.
Makmarwari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCarthy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makmarwari gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
Makmarwari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Makmarwari . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Makmarwari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makmarwari , pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Makmarwari has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McCarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Makmarwari manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy throws a body kick that misses.
Omar Makmarwari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makmarwari defending well though.

McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Makmarwari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makmarwari trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McCarthy 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.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy moves into full mount! Makmarwari won't be happy about that!
McCarthy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makmarwari tries to get back to half guard but can't.

McCarthy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Makmarwari to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Makmarwari shrugs it off.
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
Omar Makmarwari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarthy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McCarthy!