PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vance McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaius Caesar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Caesar
vs
McCarthy

190 cm
20
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vance McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Caesar defends it.
Caesar is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
Caesar is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caesar is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caesar is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Caesar instigates a clinch.
McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caesar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Caesar moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarthy jumps guard but Caesar stands there with McCarthy around his waist. McCarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
Caesar cracks McCarthy with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Caesar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Caesar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Gaius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Caesar won't allow it.
McCarthy has Caesar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caesar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy looks gassed!
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Caesar to work.

Caesar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Caesar seems content to control.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Caesar keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar wants to stand but McCarthy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Well, if Caesar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caesar is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it.
Caesar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Vance McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caesar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caesar wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Caesar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Caesar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Caesar is leaning against McCarthy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Caesar breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caesar but Caesar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Caesar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
Caesar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caesar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Caesar.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caesar works on McCarthy's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
Caesar lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands a hook that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Caesar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCarthy.

Caesar manages to pull guard.
McCarthy is pushing down on Caesar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caesar is fighting to maintain full guard but McCarthy has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Caesar defending well.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura but Caesar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCarthy to get the leverage.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caesar defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCarthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaius Caesar 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.

Caesar moves into the clinch successfully.
Caesar tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaius Caesar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Caesar - that landed with a thud.
McCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caesar prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caesar.
Caesar lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Caesar.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.

Caesar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Caesar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caesar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caesar lands a right hand.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Caesar lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caesar lands a body punch.
Caesar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Caesar is working McCarthy over against the cage.
Caesar pushes McCarthy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy letting Caesar take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caesar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caesar controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar digs a right hand underneath McCarthy's ribcage. McCarthy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Caesar on the inside.
Caesar pushes McCarthy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Caesar lands with a light punch inside.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caesar presses McCarthy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caesar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caesar is working McCarthy over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Caesar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance McCarthy.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.

Caesar tightens his grip and picks McCarthy up, before dumping him to the ground. McCarthy manages to land in guard.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Caesar trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy controlling Caesar's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Caesar is looking to stand up but McCarthy won't let him.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caesar is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Caesar circles away and we're back to standing.

Caesar closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Caesar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caesar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caesar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCarthy regains guard.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.

McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caesar defends well.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caesar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caesar wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Caesar won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar wants to get up but he can't break McCarthy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McCarthy gets the takedown into side control.
Caesar prevents McCarthy from improving position.

McCarthy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Caesar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCarthy but great work by Caesar.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Caesar keeps him under control.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaius Caesar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Caesar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy misses with some punches.

Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
Caesar lands a left hand.
A short left from Caesar.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caesar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy takes a shot to the head.

Caesar pulls McCarthy into guard.

McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Caesar slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard.

Caesar stands up and waves to McCarthy to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Caesar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.

Caesar has managed to clinch.
Caesar scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gaius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance McCarthy.
McCarthy has Caesar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caesar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.

Caesar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Caesar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Caesar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caesar leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caesar smiles and moves away.
Caesar tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Caesar moves into range and clinches up with McCarthy.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy letting Caesar take a breather here.
McCarthy looking for a takedown.

Caesar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Caesar moves into the clinch.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Caesar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCarthy can't fight it off and eventually Caesar manages to take the fight to the floor. McCarthy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caesar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caesar preventing the sweep.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
Caesar looking to pass the guard.
Caesar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caesar defends it easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Caesar pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
Caesar is leaning against McCarthy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Caesar is working McCarthy over against the cage.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.
Caesar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caesar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Caesar.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.

Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Caesar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caesar is stalling here.

Caesar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Caesar darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.

Caesar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Caesar manages to end up in side control.
McCarthy tries to bench press Caesar off him but Caesar keeps the position.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Caesar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar is looking to clinch.
Caesar tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
Vance McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaius Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Caesar.

Caesar instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Caesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caesar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Caesar!