PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Know Your Enemy. Blade has chosen For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cormac McCarthy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McCarthy
vs
Blade

180 cm
20
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
177 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Blade!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
A big left from Blade misses.
Bobby Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy shoots in but Blade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Blade.

Blade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarthy.
McCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
Blade looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCarthy throws a strike but Blade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCarthy throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Blade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blade passes McCarthy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCarthy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCarthy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy has hold of Blade's hands but Blade slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Blade is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Blade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blade tries to clinch

and McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Blade throws knees to the body.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blade just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarthy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade looking to stall.
McCarthy misses with an elbow over the top.
McCarthy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy trying to stall but Blade improves his position.
McCarthy can't get the takedown.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
Blade tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Blade is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Blade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blade landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
Blade tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
McCarthy throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blade.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Blade.
Blade trying to land knees to the body.
Blade tries to stall but McCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blade or not.
Blade is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns Blade into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCarthy.
Blade blocks a body shot from McCarthy.
Blade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarthy up against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.

Blade pulls guard successfully.
McCarthy trying to control but Blade is working from the bottom.
Blade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Blade has his feet on McCarthy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McCarthy looks for a takedown but Blade sprawls well.
Blade tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blade circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Blade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Blade blocks a head kick by McCarthy.

McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Blade lands an elbow that stopped McCarthy in his tracks for a moment.
Blade is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns Blade into the cage.
Blade prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blade gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCarthy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from McCarthy.

McCarthy breaks the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blade.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blade as he avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cormac McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blade cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
Blade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
Blade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Blade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blade throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Blade ducks under and follows up with a left that Blade also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blade cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
Blade scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Blade pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy wants a takedown.
Blade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blade looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
McCarthy trying to land knees to the body.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Blade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCarthy scores with a shoulder strike.
Blade goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blade's waist but Blade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blade closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a head kick. That will keep Blade thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blade throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blade darts in trying to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from McCarthy misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade darts in trying to clinch
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

McCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard.

Blade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy distracts Blade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blade keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blade defending well though.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Blade dodges it nicely.
Blade is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount!

McCarthy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blade can't escape the position.
McCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Blade looks to clinch

and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Blade throws knees to the body.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blade just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCarthy blocks an elbow strike from Blade.
Blade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarthy tries a knee to the head but Blade blocks it.
McCarthy lands with a right to the head.
Blade lands a damaging elbow.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Blade is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
McCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blade prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blade lands a damaging elbow.
McCarthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blade unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCarthy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blade lands an elbow that stopped McCarthy in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy avoids the elbow strike from Blade, against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Blade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blade fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.

Blade shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blade has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
McCarthy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blade looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Blade pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
Blade might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCarthy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blade throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McCarthy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Blade blocks McCarthy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Blade isn't that keen on the idea.
McCarthy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Blade pushes him away.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Blade pushes him away.

Blade with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Blade goes for an armbar but McCarthy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCarthy.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Blade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blade has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!