PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mcarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Tybura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Mcarthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcarthy
vs
Tybura

178 cm
25
256 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
249 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Mcarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Tybura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcarthy scores with a shot to the body.

Mcarthy tries to keep at a distance but Tybura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tybura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tybura is trying to pull guard but Mcarthy turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tybura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jake Mcarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Tybura.
Tybura goes for a takedown attempt but Mcarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mcarthy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tybura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Mcarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tybura is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tybura dodges the ground and pound from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tybura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Mcarthy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mcarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mcarthy throws an elbow but Tybura slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tybura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mcarthy.
Tybura defending against the ground and pound.
Mcarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Mcarthy crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Mcarthy crashes against the mat.
Tybura defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Mcarthy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tybura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Mcarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mcarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tybura is avoiding damage well.
Tybura dodges the ground and pound from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tybura parries the strikes from Mcarthy easily there. Mcarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tybura to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tybura is trying to get back to half guard.
Tybura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tybura wants to control but Mcarthy postures up.
Tybura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mcarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tybura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Tybura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Tybura tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcarthy is retaining full guard.
Tybura postures up in Mcarthy's guard and throws a big left but Mcarthy blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcarthy is on top in guard.

Mcarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tybura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcarthy is one step ahead there.
Mcarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tybura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcarthy won't allow Tybura to sweep him here.
Mcarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tybura controls Mcarthy momentarily but Mcarthy frees himself.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcarthy throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Tybura has his foot on Mcarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcarthy works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcarthy is fighting to break Tybura's control of his arms but Tybura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mcarthy preventing the sweep.
Tybura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tybura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Mcarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tybura 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.
Tybura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tybura has wrist control.
Tybura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tybura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tybura looking for a sweep. Not yet Tybura, not yet.
Tybura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Mcarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tybura fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcarthy tries to land a front kick but Tybura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcarthy cracks Tybura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tybura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcarthy scores with a jab to the body.
Mcarthy tries to bum rush Tybura with a series of wild strikes but Tybura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Mcarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tybura sprawls well initially but Mcarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tybura defending well though.
Mcarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tybura can do to turn this around?
Mcarthy throwing shots but Tybura is blocking nicely.
Tybura wants to get back to his feet.
Mcarthy lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcarthy throwing shots but Tybura is blocking nicely.
Tybura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcarthy.
Tybura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcarthy is working away from the top position though.
Tybura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcarthy.
Tybura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jake Mcarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tybura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tybura blocks nicely.
Tybura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tybura wants to stand and escape but Mcarthy is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcarthy postures up in Tybura's guard and throws a big left but Tybura blocks it.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tybura wants to stand and escape but Mcarthy is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tybura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Tybura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tybura is trying to control the position but Mcarthy postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcarthy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Tybura wants to stand and escape but Mcarthy is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcarthy jabs Tybura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tybura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Mcarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tybura sprawls well initially but Mcarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tybura trying to control here.
Mcarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tybura defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tybura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy is thwarting Tybura's attempts to control the position.
Mcarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tybura defending well though.
Mcarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tybura wants to get back to full guard.
Tybura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tybura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcarthy.
Tybura wants to control but Mcarthy is keeping busy.
Mcarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tybura moves into full guard.
Mcarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Tybura.
Mcarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy postures up in Tybura's guard and throws a big left but Tybura blocks it.
Mcarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tybura looking to control.
Tybura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcarthy manages to get himself to full guard.

Mcarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mcarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tybura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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!
Mcarthy trying to control here.
Mcarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Tybura trying to control from half guard but Mcarthy is working away.
Tybura prevents Mcarthy from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tybura is looking for a sweep.
Mcarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tybura managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy throws an elbow but Tybura slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mcarthy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tybura works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mcarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcarthy thows a huge punch but Tybura dodges it nicely.
Tybura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tybura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcarthy is working away from the top position though.
Mcarthy prevents Tybura from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tybura gets back to full guard.
Tybura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tybura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tybura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tybura is looking to stand up but Mcarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tybura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Tybura striking off his back but it's not causing Mcarthy any problems.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tybura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcarthy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Tybura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Tybura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcarthy just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tybura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcarthy is trying to break the clinch but Tybura is controlling him.

Tybura drags the fight down to the ground.
Tybura is trying to control the position but Mcarthy postures up.
Mcarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Tybura is trying to keep Mcarthy in close.
Mcarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcarthy postures up in Tybura's guard and throws a big left but Tybura blocks it.
Mcarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tybura blocks nicely.
Mcarthy postures up.
Mcarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tybura has wrist control.
Tybura working a defensive guard here.
Tybura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcarthy.

Mcarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tybura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tybura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tybura trying to control the position.
Mcarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Tybura's brow.
Tybura wants to sweep but no luck.
Tybura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcarthy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tybura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tybura 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.
Tybura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcarthy manages to get himself to full guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcarthy is on top in guard.

Mcarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tybura has wrist control.
Mcarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tybura blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tybura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcin Tybura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tybura blocks nicely.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Mcarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcarthy 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Mcarthy!
Jake Mcarthy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.