Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF WNF 36: Solo vs Nail
Date: Jan 13, 2021

#R1#
Bowen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacCarthy.
MacCarthy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
MacCarthy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bowen in his tracks. #KD#
Bowen cracks MacCarthy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bowen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacCarthy to stand back up!
MacCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowen.
MacCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops MacCarthy to the canvas! MacCarthy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bowen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester Bowen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chester Bowen waved his t-shirt featuring Dr Zoidberg Office's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WCF WNF 30: Road vs Feet
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Simsek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacCarthy with a poor takedown
and Simsek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacCarthy looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Simsek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simsek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simsek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simsek counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simsek.
Simsek is looking to clinch.
Simsek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
Enver Simsek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.
Simsek cracks MacCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simsek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Simsek darts in and clinches MacCarthy up against the cage.
Simsek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Simsek crunches a lovely knee into MacCarthy's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simsek.
Simsek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simsek lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Simsek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simsek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacCarthy.
Simsek lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#MacCarthy is rocked!
Simsek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Simsek finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simsek obliges.
Simsek working the clinch nicely. MacCarthy is working for position but Simsek cracks him with a big knee to the head! MacCarthy crumples up against the cage and Simsek lands two more shots before the ref can save MacCarthy! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Enver Simsek!
Enver Simsek bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacCarthy but MacCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sean MacCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.#TD#
MacCarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but MacCarthy defends easily. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacCarthy passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #T1#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
MacCarthy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
MacCarthy landing shots from mount.
MacCarthy landing punches.
MacCarthy content just to control the position here.
MacCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but MacCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
MacCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
MacCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face. #T2#
MacCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by MacCarthy.
Diaz regains half guard.
MacCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is not content to let MacCarthy control the position.
Diaz trying to control but MacCarthy postures up.
Diaz tries to roll over but MacCarthy keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with MacCarthy in his half guard.
MacCarthy throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
MacCarthy is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
MacCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
MacCarthy controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to control MacCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacCarthy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean MacCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacCarthy's waist but MacCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacCarthy as he avoids it easily. #TD#
MacCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but MacCarthy drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
MacCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to keep MacCarthy in close. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCarthy defends well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T1#
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacCarthy is chipping away with strikes.
MacCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diaz some visible discomfort.
MacCarthy advances to full mount.
MacCarthy controlling the pace for now.
MacCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
BOOM! MacCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCarthy scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can MacCarthy finish him?
MacCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz taking shots to the head.
MacCarthy dominating with strikes here.
MacCarthy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Diaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for MacCarthy and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacCarthy!
A less than humble Sean MacCarthy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 12
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller throws a lazy right hand but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacCarthy takes one on the button.
Fuller throws a hook but MacCarthy avoids it easily.
Fuller misses with the combination.
MacCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuller sprawls well. Fuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but MacCarthy manages to avoid it.
MacCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Fuller's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
MacCarthy moves into the clinch.
Fuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
John Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.#TD#
Fuller pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacCarthy's guard. #REVR#
MacCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
MacCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
MacCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller.
MacCarthy wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacCarthy's head.
MacCarthy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacCarthy tries to kick Fuller off but Fuller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller throwing shots but MacCarthy is blocking nicely.
Fuller tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuller throws a strike but MacCarthy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him.
MacCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard. #REVB##SUB#
MacCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Fuller's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuller 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.
MacCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
MacCarthy is not content to let Fuller control the position.
Fuller with the ground and pound but MacCarthy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but MacCarthy is keeping the position.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacCarthy wants to stand but Fuller is controlling the position.
Fuller 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.
Fuller is fighting to break MacCarthy's control of his arms but MacCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fuller is looking to advance position but MacCarthy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
MacCarthy lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
MacCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fuller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
Fuller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacCarthy unloading with bombs!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MacCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
MacCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fuller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks MacCarthy with an uppercut!
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCarthy can do to turn this around?#CL2#
MacCarthy has Fuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller tries to work over MacCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller lands with a light punch inside.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but MacCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Fuller pulls guard effortlessly.
MacCarthy works over Fuller with some ground and pound from guard.
MacCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
MacCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Fuller's legs - danger averted.
MacCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuller has wrist control.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
MacCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Fuller's brow. #T1#
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCarthy works over Fuller with some ground and pound from guard.
MacCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacCarthy wants to pass the guard but Fuller is keeping the position.
MacCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, MacCarthy has passed into half guard.
Fuller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fuller throwing strikes but missing.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
MacCarthy 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.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard. #REVR#
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuller wants to control from the top but MacCarthy keeps moving.
Fuller postures up. #T3#
Fuller stops MacCarthy from standing up.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuller advances to half guard.
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuller tries to stand and escape but MacCarthy actually recovers to full guard.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fuller manages to pass to side control.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but MacCarthy defends it.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacCarthy's head. #T4#
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Fuller is controlling him well.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but MacCarthy defends it.
Fuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuller moves nicely into side control.
Fuller misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
MacCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacCarthy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that second round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
MacCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Fuller gets double underhooks and turns MacCarthy into the cage.
MacCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacCarthy walks into a jab.
Fuller connects with a jab.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks MacCarthy with an uppercut!#ROC#MacCarthy is rocked!
That kick from Fuller tenderised MacCarthy's leg. MacCarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuller avoids it really well and circles away.
Fuller walks forward and throws a big overhand right! MacCarthy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fuller swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from MacCarthy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fuller!
John Fuller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 6
Date: Sep 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Nikonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nikonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nikonov prevents it.
MacCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean MacCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikonov tries to score a body lock takedown but MacCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacCarthy is trying to pull guard but Nikonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Nikonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nikonov lands an elbow inside.
MacCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Nikonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
MacCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikonov, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
MacCarthy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikonov is defending well.
Nikonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikonov tries to stall but MacCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Nikonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Nikonov digs a right hand underneath MacCarthy's ribcage. MacCarthy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacCarthy is breathing heavily.
Nikonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikonov lands an elbow inside.
Nikonov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Nikonov manages to break the clinch.
MacCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Nikonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nikonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacCarthy's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Nikonov.
Nikonov jabs at MacCarthy's body.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
MacCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sean MacCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nikonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacCarthy wants to clinch up but Nikonov keeps it at a distance.
Nikonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacCarthy at a distance. #CL2#
Nikonov clinches up against the cage.
Nikonov cracks MacCarthy with a nice body shot.
Nikonov tries to land knees in the clinch but MacCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikonov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikonov lands a nice elbow.
Nikonov avoiding damage. #BC2#
Nikonov breaks from the clinch.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikonov avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Nikonov digs a good hook to MacCarthy's body.
Nikonov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nikonov tries for a takedown but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCarthy tries to clinch up
and Nikonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nikonov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nikonov! MacCarthy is out on his feet! Nikonov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - MacCarthy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! MacCarthy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Nikonov!

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazy scores with a jab to the body.
Crazy lands a jab to MacCarthy's midsection.
Crazy scores with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crazy!
Sean MacCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazy tests MacCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crazy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces MacCarthy back to the cage. Crazy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
MacCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crazy lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacCarthy backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Crazy.
Crazy misses with a knee to the head.
Crazy tries to work over MacCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
MacCarthy jumps into guard, dragging Crazy to the mat.
MacCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ground and pound from MacCarthy. #T1#
MacCarthy drops an elbow to the side of Crazy's head.
MacCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Crazy's temple.
MacCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacCarthy working over Crazy with some ground and pound. Crazy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacCarthy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Crazy is rocked!
MacCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Crazy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacCarthy drops an elbow to the side of Crazy's head.
Crazy seems to have got his legs back now.
MacCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crazy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from MacCarthy. #T2#
MacCarthy lands a big elbow - Crazy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for MacCarthy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacCarthy!
A very excited looking Sean MacCarthy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a right and a left that MacCarthy avoids nicely.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
MacCarthy dodges the punch combination from Campbell. #CL2#
MacCarthy drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
MacCarthy stalling the fight.
MacCarthy wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
MacCarthy wants the takedown. Campbell is fighting it off but MacCarthy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Campbell's guard against the cage.
Campbell 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.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacCarthy is in close to Campbell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
MacCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
MacCarthy controlling from the top position.
MacCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Campbell holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Campbell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Campbell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacCarthy shoots and misses
and Campbell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Campbell clinches with his opponent.
MacCarthy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campbell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacCarthy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy is looking for a takedown.
Chaz Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.#T2#
Campbell prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
Campbell avoiding damage as MacCarthy throws knees to the body.
MacCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campbell gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
MacCarthy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Campbell is trying to keep an underhook but MacCarthy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Campbell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Campbell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacCarthy.
Campbell is trying to keep MacCarthy in close.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing MacCarthy from controlling successfully. #T3#
Campbell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacCarthy throws a strike but Campbell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
MacCarthy wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Campbell stands and steps away. MacCarthy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
MacCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but MacCarthy persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campbell scores with a three punch combo!
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacCarthy looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
MacCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Campbell dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Campbell scores with a hook to the body. MacCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campbell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Campbell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
Campbell is trying to push MacCarthy away but MacCarthy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but MacCarthy is controlling the position.
MacCarthy wants a takedown. #TD2#
MacCarthy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Campbell regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy postures up in Campbell's guard and throws a big left but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell striking off his back but it's not causing MacCarthy any problems. #SUB#
Campbell is looking for a triangle but MacCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
MacCarthy trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Campbell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCarthy defends well.
MacCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCarthy can do to turn this around?
MacCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
MacCarthy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
MacCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacCarthy keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. #T2#
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
MacCarthy trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away. #T3#
Campbell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by MacCarthy. #SUB#
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
MacCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MacCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell wants to control but MacCarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacCarthy wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Campbell wants to control but MacCarthy is keeping busy.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but MacCarthy has control of the leg.
MacCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell has hold of MacCarthy's hands but MacCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Campbell's temple.
MacCarthy working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean MacCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
MacCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
A lazy left from Campbell finds it's target.
Sean MacCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacCarthy tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacCarthy backs up against the cage.
MacCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Campbell lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
MacCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chaz Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.
MacCarthy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacCarthy fails with the takedown.
MacCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as MacCarthy shoots in.
Campbell tries to counter with a takedown but MacCarthy is quick to defend against it.
Chaz Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from MacCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacCarthy.
MacCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Campbell misses with a double jab. #TD2#
MacCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Campbell is defending well but MacCarthy drives through and ends up in Campbell's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacCarthy wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Campbell controls MacCarthy momentarily but MacCarthy frees himself.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell is adopting a defensive guard.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving. #T3#
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but MacCarthy is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Campbell looking for a guillotine here but MacCarthy defends easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaz Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
MacCarthy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Campbell to see if he's OK.
MacCarthy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Campbell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
MacCarthy landing strikes. #T4#
Campbell wants to control but MacCarthy postures up.
MacCarthy working the ground and pound from side control.
Campbell tries to escape but MacCarthy is in control.
Campbell is looking to reverse the position.
MacCarthy lands some shots froms side control.
MacCarthy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MacCarthy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
MacCarthy lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chaz Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaz Campbell!

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy tries for a takedown but Costune sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCarthy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Costune throws a right and a left that MacCarthy avoids nicely.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but MacCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
MacCarthy darts in and clinches Costune up against the cage.#TD2#
Costune is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Costune to the mat. Costune regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
MacCarthy trying to control but Costune is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy stops Costune from standing up.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving. #SU2#
MacCarthy stands up from Costune's guard - MacCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacCarthy fails with the takedown.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costune as he jumps to the side.
DJ Costune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.#T1#
MacCarthy blocks a low kick nicely.
Costune lands with an uppercut that bounces MacCarthy off the cage and back into range.
Costune misses with a low kick.
MacCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costune misses with the combination.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but MacCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune scores with a one two! MacCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacCarthy fails to land the takedown.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costune as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costune tries to bum rush MacCarthy with a series of wild strikes but MacCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune misses with a double jab.
MacCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costune tries to avoid it but MacCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costune to the ground. Costune escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Costune. #T2#
MacCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costune defends it nicely.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacCarthy tries to clinch there but Costune circles away.
Costune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Costune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Costune.
Jab from Costune.
MacCarthy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacCarthy shoots in and drives through. Costune sprawls well.
Costune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costune avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
MacCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costune sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costune throws a one two combo. #ROC#MacCarthy is rocked!
MacCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Costune finish him?
MacCarthy is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Costune moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Costune!
An intense looking DJ Costune took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'If Donkey don't put more respect on my name! He's gonna know what kind of punishment i can do!'.

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##TD#
MacCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mandinos!
MacCarthy working the body and head with strikes.
Mandinos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mandinos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mandinos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Mandinos 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.
Mandinos prevents MacCarthy from improving his position.#T1#
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
MacCarthy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Mandinos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacCarthy keeping hold of Mandinos's head, controlling as best he can.
MacCarthy is not content to let Mandinos control the position.#SUB2#
Mandinos seems to be working for a kimura but MacCarthy defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacCarthy trying to get back to full guard but Mandinos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
MacCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Mandinos has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Mandinos has control of MacCarthy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacCarthy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacCarthy is looking to improve his position but Mandinos isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandinos controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB2#
MacCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mandinos.
MacCarthy tries to lock up and control but Mandinos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mandinos wants to control the pace but MacCarthy is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacCarthy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacCarthy!
MacCarthy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mandinos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacCarthy. #T4#
Mandinos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacCarthy distracts Mandinos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Mandinos.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Mandinos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacCarthy lands a couple of digs.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
MacCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
MacCarthy cracks Mandinos with a solid left hand.
MacCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean MacCarthy 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.
#R2##CL#
MacCarthy closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
MacCarthy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
MacCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandinos can do to turn this around?
MacCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos keeping full guard, as MacCarthy tries to pass.
MacCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandinos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
MacCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacCarthy scoring with punches from side control.
Mandinos wants to control but MacCarthy postures up.
Sean MacCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacCarthy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mandinos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MacCarthy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mandinos can't do much from the bottom here.
MacCarthy lands some shots froms side control.
MacCarthy scoring with punches and elbows.
MacCarthy with the ground and pound but Mandinos regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
MacCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mandinos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacCarthy.
MacCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacCarthy 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.
MacCarthy working Mandinos over with strikes. #ROC#
Mandinos is rocked!
MacCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
Mandinos is still in real trouble! Can MacCarthy finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandinos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mandinos is breathing heavily.
MacCarthy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mandinos! More strikes land and this one is all over! MacCarthy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacCarthy!
Sean MacCarthy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1##TD2#
MacCarthy 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.#ES#
Schmitt wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Schmitt gets tackled into the cage by MacCarthy. MacCarthy maintains the clinch. #TD2#
MacCarthy is trying to trip Schmitt. He has hold of a leg but Schmitt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacCarthy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
MacCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmitt wants to sweep here but MacCarthy controlling him for the moment.
MacCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmitt is on top in guard. #REVR#
Schmitt wants to pass the guard but MacCarthy is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schmitt is looking to work some ground and pound but MacCarthy has wrist control.
Schmitt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schmitt wants to control from the top but MacCarthy keeps moving. #T1#
Schmitt pushes down on MacCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacCarthy is trying to control but can't.
Schmitt content to control rather than advance.
MacCarthy trying to control here.
MacCarthy wants to improve his position but Schmitt is controlling well.
Schmitt is controlling the pace. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Schmitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Schmitt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmitt is looking to advance position but MacCarthy won't allow it.
MacCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmitt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmitt trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Schmitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy tries to roll over but Schmitt keeps him under control.
Schmitt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schmitt winds up and cracks MacCarthy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Schmitt is working for a kimura but MacCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
Schmitt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schmitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacCarthy keeps working.
MacCarthy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacCarthy tries to roll over but Schmitt keeps him under control.
Schmitt controlling the pace.
Schmitt wants to free his trapped foot but MacCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy missing with punches from the bottom.
Schmitt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tumleh Schmitt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacCarthy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schmitt - the referee stops the clock and MacCarthy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schmitt. MacCarthy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
MacCarthy has managed to clinch. #TD#
Schmitt decides to pull guard.
MacCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmitt has wrist control.
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Schmitt.#ES#
Schmitt scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
MacCarthy clinches up with Schmitt and pushes him back against the cage.
Schmitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCarthy can do to turn this around?#TD#
Schmitt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacCarthy is trying to keep an underhook but Schmitt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Schmitt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
MacCarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schmitt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schmitt controlling the pace. #SUB#
Schmitt seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead MacCarthy has recovered full guard. #T1#
MacCarthy keeping full guard, as Schmitt tries to pass.
Schmitt controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Schmitt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacCarthy wants to improve his position but instead Schmitt has moved into half guard. #T2#
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.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Schmitt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schmitt winds up and cracks MacCarthy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Schmitt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Schmitt 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.
Schmitt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
MacCarthy is looking to improve his position.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
MacCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmitt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Schmitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Schmitt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Schmitt sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy tries to kick Schmitt off but Schmitt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tumleh Schmitt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Schmitt has managed to clinch.
Schmitt keeps control of MacCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Sean MacCarthy has been cut.#BC#
Schmitt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
MacCarthy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Schmitt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Schmitt scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Schmitt slams his shin into MacCarthy's torso.#CL#
Schmitt has managed to clinch. #TD2#
MacCarthy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schmitt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Schmitt is trying to shake MacCarthy off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! MacCarthy won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
MacCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Schmitt shoots in and bounces MacCarthy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Schmitt throwing strikes but missing.
Schmitt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmitt passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Schmitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Schmitt is working to tighten his grip on MacCarthy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. MacCarthy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Schmitt is really squeezing tight and eventually MacCarthy passes out! Schmitt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tumleh Schmitt!
During a confident post fight interview, Tumleh Schmitt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: APEX 10
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##TD#
MacCarthy gets the takedown into side control.
MacCarthy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacCarthy off and has taken his back!
Torres thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
MacCarthy covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but MacCarthy is controlling his hands well.
MacCarthy biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
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!#SUB2#
Torres looking to break MacCarthy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacCarthy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Torres patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Torres patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
MacCarthy trying to get back to his feet but Torres is in full control for now.
MacCarthy trying to control the position but Torres manages to sink in the hooks.
MacCarthy rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
MacCarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Torres gets his hands free as MacCarthy looks to control. #SUB2#
Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacCarthy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Torres misses with punches from the back.
Well, with Torres on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before MacCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy MacCarthy right now. #SUB2#
MacCarthy showing good submission defense here. #T2#
MacCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
MacCarthy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacCarthy trying to control the action but Torres just sinks the hooks in.
Torres is looking to control MacCarthy but MacCarthy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacCarthy trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
MacCarthy is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but MacCarthy is controlling his hands well. #T3#
MacCarthy is trying to break free.
MacCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Torres has the hooks in. MacCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Torres working for the choke.
Torres softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Torres is throwing strikes but MacCarthy counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, MacCarthy regains half guard.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacCarthy defending well though. #SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
MacCarthy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacCarthy tries to get out of the position.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacCarthy controlling Torres's posture.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to control but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but MacCarthy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Torres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Torres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Torres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacCarthy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of MacCarthy's head but MacCarthy avoids it well.
Torres throws an elbow but MacCarthy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Torres throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Torres scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacCarthy to see if he's OK.
Alejandro Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of MacCarthy's head but MacCarthy avoids it well.
Torres trying to control the action but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacCarthy, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacCarthy dodges the ground and pound from Torres.
MacCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Torres postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torres wants to control but MacCarthy is keeping him busy.
MacCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacCarthy is trying to buck Torres off.#T3#
Torres trying to control the action but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacCarthy regains half guard.#SUB2#
MacCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Torres 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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Torres wants to pass the guard but MacCarthy is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torres thows a huge punch but MacCarthy dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torres.#CL#
MacCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but MacCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
MacCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Torres can't fight it off and eventually MacCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Torres looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacCarthy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
MacCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacCarthy won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead MacCarthy has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Torres has momentary wrist control but MacCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
MacCarthy is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing MacCarthy can't handle though. #T2#
Torres trying to strike off his back.
MacCarthy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres 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.
MacCarthy is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacCarthy postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
MacCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacCarthy trying to control here.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Torres misses with a head shot. MacCarthy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sean MacCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacCarthy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but MacCarthy blocks nicely.
Torres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
Torres passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacCarthy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacCarthy is not content to let Torres control the position.
MacCarthy is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but MacCarthy defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Torres tries to keep at a distance but MacCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean MacCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Torres!

Event: APEX 5
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1##CL#
MacCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itsaboy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Itsaboy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacCarthy after a bit of a struggle.
MacCarthy looking for a takedown. #TD#
MacCarthy decides to pull guard.
Itsaboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet MacCarthy, not yet.
Itsaboy prevents MacCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Itsaboy is fighting to break MacCarthy's control of his arms but MacCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Itsaboy has passed into half guard.
MacCarthy manages to get to full guard.
MacCarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
MacCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itsaboy is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Itsaboy is controlling him.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Itsaboy looking to sit in guard and control but MacCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Itsaboy keeping moving, preventing MacCarthy from controlling successfully.
Itsaboy has MacCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Itsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Itsaboy working a defensive guard here.
MacCarthy distracts Itsaboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itsaboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
MacCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Itsaboy has wrist control.
MacCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
MacCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Itsaboy trying to control the position here.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacCarthy wants to clinch.#CL#
MacCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
MacCarthy is looking for a takedown.
MacCarthy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean MacCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsaboy after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
MacCarthy has hold of one of Itsaboy's legs. Itsaboy is fighting the takedown attempt but MacCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Itsaboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Itsaboy is adopting a defensive guard.
MacCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacCarthy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Itsaboy wants to sweep but no luck.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean MacCarthy 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.
#R2##TD#
MacCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacCarthy 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.
MacCarthy working some strikes from top position.
MacCarthy cracks Itsaboy with a solid left hand.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itsaboy is keeping the position for now.
MacCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itsaboy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy 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.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Itsaboy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Itsaboy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacCarthy wants to control but Itsaboy is keeping busy.
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Itsaboy is controlling him well.
MacCarthy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy postures up.
MacCarthy controlling the position well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacCarthy taking some punishment here, with Itsaboy in his half guard.
Itsaboy lands strikes from half guard.
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Itsaboy is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Itsaboy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Itsaboy controlling the pace.
Itsaboy is breathing heavily.#T3#
Itsaboy trying to control from MacCarthy's half guard. MacCarthy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacCarthy wants to stand but Itsaboy is controlling the position.
Itsaboy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacCarthy keeping moving, preventing Itsaboy from controlling successfully.
MacCarthy 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itsaboy.
We've been informed that Itsaboy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Itsaboy shoots in and drives through. MacCarthy sprawls well.
MacCarthy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Itsaboy manages to circle out of the way.
Itsaboy tries for a takedown but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
MacCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sean MacCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ihadababy Itsaboy.
MacCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Itsaboy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sean MacCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Itsaboy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sean MacCarthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Itsaboy stuffs the takedown attempt from MacCarthy. MacCarthy gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Itsaboy gets a takedown into half guard.
MacCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itsaboy is working away from the top position though.
Itsaboy trying to control from MacCarthy's half guard. MacCarthy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Itsaboy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacCarthy holds on and takes a little breather.
Itsaboy looking to sit in guard and control but MacCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Itsaboy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2##TD#
MacCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Itsaboy can't fight it off and eventually MacCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Itsaboy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sean MacCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacCarthy stays in close to Itsaboy's body and controls the position.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Itsaboy.
Itsaboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itsaboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itsaboy can do to turn this around?
MacCarthy goes for a double leg but Itsaboy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Itsaboy continues to drive forward.
Itsaboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
MacCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MacCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
MacCarthy prevents Itsaboy from improving his position.#T4#
MacCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sean MacCarthy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacCarthy, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean MacCarthy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
Bredberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacCarthy but MacCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bredberg is looking to clinch.
Bredberg shoots in and drives through. MacCarthy sprawls well.
MacCarthy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
MacCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bredberg is trying to break free.
MacCarthy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bredberg.
Bredberg looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bredberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacCarthy's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bredberg has had enough of the clinch but MacCarthy keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
MacCarthy decides to pull guard.
MacCarthy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacCarthy tries to get out of the position.
Bredberg wants to stand but MacCarthy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacCarthy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
MacCarthy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from MacCarthy.
Bredberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
MacCarthy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
MacCarthy gets a clinch.
Bredberg lands an elbow inside that MacCarthy shrugs off. #TD#
MacCarthy has Bredberg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MacCarthy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bredberg tumbling to the mat - MacCarthy dives into Bredberg's guard.
MacCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bredberg wants to improve his position but instead MacCarthy has moved into half guard. #T3#
MacCarthy controlling the action here.
MacCarthy tries to stand and escape but Bredberg is controlling the position.
Bredberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacCarthy jumps into side control!
Bredberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee asks MacCarthy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MacCarthy prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
MacCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bredberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but MacCarthy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
MacCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
Bredberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean MacCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bredberg enables MacCarthy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bredberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bredberg is looking to sweep but instead, MacCarthy has passed into half guard.
Bredberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
MacCarthy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bredberg!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sean MacCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bredberg has left one of his arms exposed and MacCarthy doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bredberg screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean MacCarthy!

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