PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pussy Liquor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McCarthy
vs
Guida

180 cm
27
149 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Guida!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.

McCarthy trying to work for an americana but Guida has managed to regain full guard.

Guida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarthy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guida has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.

McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guida to the ground. McCarthy is now in Guida's guard.
McCarthy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Guida working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCarthy has passed into half guard!
Guida scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McCarthy manages to mount him!
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Guida is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Guida shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Guida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guida throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Guida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guida works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Clay Guida has been cut.
Guida slips a jab from McCarthy.

McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
McCarthy prevents Guida from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guida to regain full guard.

Guida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guida keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.

Guida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Guida throws an elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guida's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!

Guida looking for subs off his back but McCarthy has passed one foot through into half guard.

Guida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guida sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jab by Guida.
Guida goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
Guida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Guida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guida tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sean McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Guida.

McCarthy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guida's guard.

Guida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarthy prevents Guida from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guida throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCarthy uses it to pass to side control.

McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guida, who protects the arm well.

McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sean McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCarthy asserts his dominance and retains side control.

McCarthy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCarthy lands some shots froms side control.
Guida struggling a bit here.
Guida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guida keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Guida is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.

McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Guida is defending well.
Guida pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

McCarthy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guida is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guida.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guida is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guida wants to get back to full guard but McCarthy has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
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.

Guida shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Guida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guida tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCarthy.

McCarthy rushes Guida and presses him up against the cage.
Guida tries to pull guard but McCarthy won't allow it.
Sean McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Guida.

McCarthy has hold of one of Guida's legs. Guida is fighting the takedown attempt but McCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCarthy pushing down on Guida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Guida is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guida tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Guida is looking to escape.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
McCarthy prevents Guida from standing back up.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guida shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Guida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

McCarthy moves into the clinch.

McCarthy has Guida pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCarthy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guida tumbling to the mat - McCarthy dives into Guida's guard.

Guida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.

McCarthy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCarthy has Guida in his guard.

Guida trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McCarthy has his foot on Guida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guida works his way back into a safe position though.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guida trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guida dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Guida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guida trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy is pressing down on Guida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Guida from controlling successfully.

Guida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guida can do to turn this around?
Guida throws an elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guida's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!

Guida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
Guida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Guida has his foot on McCarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCarthy works his way back into a safe position though.

Guida looking for subs off his back but McCarthy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Guida is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Guida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.

Guida actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy stands up out of the half guard.
Guida with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.

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.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Guida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy passes Guida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Guida is looking to get back to is feet but McCarthy passes into side control.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Guida is working from the bottom.
Guida tries to escape but McCarthy is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy had his way with Clay Guida in that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Guida drives through with a takedown into guard.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Guida pushes his legs off easily.
Guida throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Guida throws a big right hand that misses.

Guida drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCarthy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCarthy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCarthy!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCarthy is controlling him well.
Guida is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCarthy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guida wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is dominant here and he's now got Guida's back!
Guida is really stuck here.

McCarthy is looking for the choke from the back position but Guida is controlling his hands well.

McCarthy has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Guida is defending well but eventually McCarthy manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Guida has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean McCarthy!
Sean McCarthy is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Sean McCarthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.