PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Tyson
vs
McCarthy

195 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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, Bo Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely.
Jab by Tyson.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bo Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will McCarthy.
Tyson connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McCarthy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyson cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

McCarthy tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Tyson to work.
Tyson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCarthy looks gassed!

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Tyson won't allow it.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyson thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Tyson clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tyson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Will McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

McCarthy is rocked!
Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Tyson clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?

Tyson has McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy seems to have recovered his senses.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
Tyson lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyson, as that shot connected.

Tyson instigates a clinch.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tyson darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
Tyson lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCarthy misses with a double jab

and Tyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson is working McCarthy over against the cage.
McCarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCarthy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyson lands with an overhand left.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy takes one to the side of the head.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCarthy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tyson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCarthy.
Tyson throws out a powerful jab.

Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson cracks McCarthy with a good jab.

Tyson moves into the clinch.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bo Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Tyson.
Tyson clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyson scores with a jab.
Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bo Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but McCarthy keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Tyson.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but McCarthy keeps him there for the moment.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyson wants to break free but McCarthy has control.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyson to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCarthy moves forwards but Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Tyson dominated that second round.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCarthy backs up against the cage.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
Bo Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will McCarthy.

Tyson has managed to clinch.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Will McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Tyson scores with a body shot.
Tyson clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCarthy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCarthy walks into a jab.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.

Tyson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCarthy eats them both and turns towards Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson lands with an overhand left.
Bo Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCarthy scrambles back to his feet.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bo Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCarthy wants a takedown.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Will McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tyson rushes McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Tyson!
A relieved looking Bo Tyson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.