PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

McCarthy
vs
Slice

180 cm
26
142 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Slice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps Slice's head back.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Slice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy tries to break the clinch but Slice is controlling the position.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
McCarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slice is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Slice closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with a head kick.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCarthy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.

Slice dives in and scores a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
Slice controlling from the top position.

McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Slice moves into the clinch.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slice smiles and moves away.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
Good work by Slice as he checks the leg kick.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Good leg kick by McCarthy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slice misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Slice shoots in.
Sean McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Slice checks it.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Slice.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCarthy!
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Sean McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Slice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slice wants to take the fight to the mat but McCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slice is looking for a takedown.

Slice pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Slice wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice throws a sloppy head kick

and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCarthy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slice jumps into guard, dragging McCarthy to the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Slice manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick
and McCarthy counters with a series of strikes. Slice will be more careful next time no doubt.

Slice pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.

McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Slice has McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McCarthy lands a two punch combo.

Slice fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCarthy sprawls well initially but Slice persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slice working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slice is keen to just control but McCarthy is a slippery customer.
McCarthy tries to kick Slice off but Slice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice with the ground and pound from mount.
Slice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Slice maintains control.
Slice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns McCarthy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slice landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Slice maintains control.
Slice tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
Slice looking to finish McCarthy with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCarthy!
Slice lands a heavy elbow.
Slice lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCarthy hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slice landing punches.
Slice fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Slice landing strikes from the mount and McCarthy is in trouble!
Slice looking to finish McCarthy with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCarthy!
Slice pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slice landing strikes from the mount and McCarthy is in trouble!
Slice looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Slice's attempts to control the action.
Slice might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCarthy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McCarthy is bucking up trying to escape but Slice cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slice prevents McCarthy from getting the reversal.
Slice wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
Slice controlling the position easily from mount.

Slice swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McCarthy is now in Slice's guard. A big mistake from Slice there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slice shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCarthy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy slaps away a takedown attempt from Slice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
Slice with a poor takedown
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sean McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Slice jumps guard and drags McCarthy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Slice kicks McCarthy off and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Slice.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Slice.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Slice rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.

McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Slice gets a double leg takedown into McCarthy's guard.
Slice seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Slice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy pushes Slice off looking to stand but Slice dives back in and keeps control.
Slice is keen to just control but McCarthy is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Slice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCarthy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.

McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Slice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
McCarthy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Slice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slice sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slice eats them both and turns towards McCarthy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sean McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kimbo Slice just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McCarthy lands with a cross.
Slice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Slice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Slice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him

Slice has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McCarthy is on him like a limpet, forcing Slice back against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Slice is controlling him.
Slice is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Slice.

McCarthy manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Slice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Slice.
McCarthy lands a jab-cross combination.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Slice connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCarthy takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Sean McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Nice jab there from McCarthy.
Slice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarthy.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Slice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slice lands in his opponent's guard.
Slice trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slice is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Slice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slice landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four 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.
Slice wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Slice wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Slice tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Sean McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Slice rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimbo Slice.
I've got Slice 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 36:40
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 36:40
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 38:39

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
Sean McCarthy spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to the winner, he was the better fighter on the night. But i promise my fans next time I'll come back stronger.'.