PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 3071 p4p, 439 weight class) and Buster Blighton (ranked 4526 p4p, 593 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McCarthy
vs
Blighton

180 cm
33
166 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

186 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Blighton !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blighton throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blighton is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
Blighton is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.

McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blighton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Blighton is defending well.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but Blighton is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blighton 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blighton is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Blighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blighton misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Blighton can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy working the body and head with strikes.

McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blighton wants to control but McCarthy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from McCarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blighton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
Blighton has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCarthy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blighton tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blighton looking to finish with strikes here!
McCarthy gets back to half guard.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Blighton is figuring out what he wants to do next.

McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Blighton 's head to control him but Blighton postures up.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy 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.

McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCarthy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping control of the position.

McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blighton wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy.

Blighton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCarthy defends it well.
Blighton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Blighton has control of the leg.
Blighton passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blighton to the mat! Blighton manages to get full guard.
Blighton is trying to keep McCarthy in close.

Blighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Blighton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Blighton blocks nicely.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blighton is trying to control but can't.

McCarthy is working for a kimura but Blighton is defending it quite comfortably.
Blighton wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.

McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blighton is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blighton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blighton has managed to free his arm - good work.

McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blighton sees it coming and defends easily.

Blighton actively working from the bottom here.
Blighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blighton trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.

McCarthy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blighton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCarthy.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blighton trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blighton can do to turn this around?

McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Blighton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.

McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blighton sees it coming and defends easily.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blighton 's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.

Blighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Blighton tries to pull guard but McCarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Blighton drops back down to his feet.
Blighton tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

McCarthy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Blighton keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.

McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blighton is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blighton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blighton throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Blighton .
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy trying to control but Blighton is working from the bottom.
Blighton controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Blighton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blighton manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Blighton 's guard.

Blighton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.

Blighton 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.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Blighton moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blighton regains guard.
Blighton keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Blighton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blighton wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy is working Blighton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Blighton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blighton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.

Blighton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Blighton pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Blighton from controlling successfully.

McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blighton is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blighton looking to pass the guard.
Buster Blighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blighton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
David McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McCarthy!