PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burro Chigg (ranked 5602 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 3838 p4p, 450 weight class). McCarthy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. David McCarthy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Chigg
vs
McCarthy

179 cm
30
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
35
166 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Burro Chigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Chigg's guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Chigg keeps moving.

McCarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chigg, up you get!

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.
Chigg keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.

McCarthy stands up from Chigg's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout.

Chigg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chigg pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chigg is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chigg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Chigg 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chigg is working hard here to advance position.

McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Chigg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chigg manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Chigg's guard.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chigg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Chigg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Chigg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chigg defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chigg.
Chigg trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Chigg stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.

McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Chigg is controlling him.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chigg.
Chigg trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Chigg landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chigg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chigg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chigg throws a big elbow that misses.
Chigg works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Chigg postures up.
Chigg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chigg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chigg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chigg pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Chigg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy trying to control here.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chigg not doing much here.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chigg pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chigg.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chigg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chigg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Chigg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chigg cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Chigg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chigg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chigg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Good standup being displayed there by Chigg as he connects with a hook.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Chigg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burro Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Chigg shows good takedown defense.

Chigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy has Chigg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chigg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigg.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
Chigg misses with some punches.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chigg pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Chigg.
Chigg is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chigg down to the mat. Chigg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Chigg looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Chigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burro Chigg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chigg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chigg throws a good cross that connects.
Chigg works the jab nicely.
Chigg jabs at McCarthy's body.
Chigg fakes the leg kick and cracks McCarthy in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chigg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chigg lands a lovely overhand right.

McCarthy is rocked!

Chigg cracks McCarthy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chigg has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCarthy to stand back up!
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
Chigg ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McCarthy out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Burro Chigg!
A victorious Burro Chigg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.