PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Mccarthy (ranked 7370 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tyson (ranked 4840 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen Rowdy Rebel ft. Bobby Shmurda - Shmoney Dance as his entrance music. Steve Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roberto Mccarthy's chin.

Mccarthy
vs
Tyson

167 cm
26
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

155 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Mccarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mccarthy stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson.

Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccarthy uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Mccarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies!
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mccarthy manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mccarthy, not yet.
Mccarthy keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Mccarthy keeps moving.
Tyson content to stall in guard here.
Mccarthy looking to control.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Mccarthy.
Tyson throws a big elbow that misses.
Mccarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccarthy is retaining full guard.

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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Mccarthy defends easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mccarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mccarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully.
Mccarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mccarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mccarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyson wants to control but Mccarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mccarthy throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mccarthy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Mccarthy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy punching from mount but Tyson doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Tyson bucks Mccarthy off and manages to get back to his feet!

Mccarthy has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tyson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mccarthy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccarthy fails to pull guard.
Mccarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mccarthy scores with a jab. Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage.

Mccarthy pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Mccarthy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Mccarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccarthy but Mccarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Tyson pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mccarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Mccarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tyson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Mccarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Mccarthy lands a couple of digs.
Tyson pulls Mccarthy in close to prevent any damage.
Mccarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Tyson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyson looking to control.

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

Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage.
Mccarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle.
Mccarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson wants a takedown.
Tyson is trying to drag Mccarthy to the mat but Mccarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Mccarthy won't allow it.

Tyson pulls guard effortlessly.
Mccarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mccarthy manages to get himself to full guard.

Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Mccarthy is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 has Tyson pulled in close to control his posture.
Mccarthy keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mccarthy controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Tyson passes Mccarthy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mccarthy tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.

Tyson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mccarthy is just riding it out for now. Tyson eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mccarthy defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tyson closes the distance and pushes Mccarthy back into the cage.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mccarthy to keep the fight standing.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Mccarthy manages to get underhooks.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
Roberto Mccarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tyson.

Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mccarthy as Tyson shoots in.

Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Mccarthy blocks the elbow strike.

Tyson pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mccarthy is one step ahead there.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mccarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully.
Mccarthy is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.
Mccarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson controls Mccarthy momentarily but Mccarthy frees himself.
Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Tyson.

That's two 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.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Mccarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tyson darts in and clinches Mccarthy up against the cage.
Mccarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Mccarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mccarthy is defending well.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.

Tyson drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mccarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mccarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mccarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson looking to control but Mccarthy passes into half guard.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mccarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mccarthy trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson wants to hit a switch here but Mccarthy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyson there!
Mccarthy landing shots from mount.
Mccarthy scoring with strikes but Tyson is staying in there.
Tyson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mccarthy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tyson is in a horrible position here. Mccarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mccarthy controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Mccarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Mccarthy!
The defeated Steve Tyson had this to say: 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.