Coyotile 46:McCarthy vs Harris PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafinha Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Da Silva
vs
Silva

190 cm
24
211 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
16
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafinha Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Da Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva swings widly with a right hand

and Silva counters with a nice right hand that sends Da Silva toppling to the canvas! Da Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva finish him?!
Renan Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.

Da Silva is rocked!
Silva drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Da Silva's head, knocking him out cold! Silva is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafinha Silva!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rundowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Anderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Anderson
vs
Rundowski

190 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

186 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grzegorz Rundowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Rundowski back into the cage.

Rundowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rundowski.

Rundowski has his arm under Anderson's chin here. Game over son! Rundowski squeezes tightly and Anderson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grzegorz Rundowski!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Schlemper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schlemper comes to the cage accompanied by De Borest. Dias has chosen Linkin Park - In The End as his entrance music. Fabricio Schlemper has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Schlemper
vs
Dias

203 cm
29
152 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

177 cm
20
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Schlemper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Dias!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias misses with a kick to the body.
Schlemper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dias sprawls and moves away.
Dias's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schlemper under the eye.
Dias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fabricio Schlemper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlemper fails with the takedown.
Dias tries to clinch up but Schlemper circles away and keeps his distance.
Schlemper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dias with the counter takedown but Schlemper avoids it easily.
Dias displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schlemper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Schlemper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schlemper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dias's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Schlemper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schlemper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schlemper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schlemper 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlemper trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schlemper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schlemper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schlemper trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dias can't keep his opponent in guard - Schlemper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schlemper stops Dias from getting back to his feet.
Schlemper prevents Dias from improving his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Schlemper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Schlemper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Schlemper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schlemper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Schlemper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dias is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schlemper asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schlemper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Schlemper is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dias is trying to escape and Schlemper transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dias is forced to tap! Nice work there by Schlemper! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Schlemper!
Post fight, Fabricio Schlemper stared into the camera and said 'Eu já falei sou foda,quem quiser se fuder é so marcar uma luta comigo'.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Semerad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GuiGun Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Semerad
vs
Paiva

182 cm
25
196 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Semerad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, GuiGun Paiva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiva cracks Semerad with a good jab.
Paiva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Semerad seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Semerad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paiva's waist but Paiva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Semerad off to one side.

Semerad gets a clinch.
Paiva is trying to break the clinch but Semerad is controlling him.
Paiva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paiva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Paiva has clasped his hands together around Semerad's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Semerad tries to bench press Paiva off him but Paiva keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paiva wants to stand but Semerad has his arm trapped.
Semerad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Semerad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paiva pulls his head out easily.
Semerad wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Semerad actively working from the bottom here.
Semerad is trying to control but can't.
Semerad is trying to get back to full guard.
Paiva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Semerad is looking to control Paiva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Semerad avoid being mounted?
Paiva wants to stand up but Semerad is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Semerad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Semerad has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Paiva doesn't defend quickly enough and Semerad has managed to lock this one up! Can Paiva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Semerad on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ty Semerad!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

McCarthy
vs
Harris

180 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Grand Royal Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor Harris!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with the combination.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris flicks out a counter leg kick but McCarthy steps away.
Harris tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
McCarthy lands a head kick!
Conor Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.

Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCarthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
Harris lands a knee to the body.

Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Harris is quick to defend against it.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as McCarthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Harris tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris scores with a head kick. McCarthy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.

Harris breaks the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCarthy. McCarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCarthy.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Harris avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conor Harris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McCarthy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick from Harris lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris tries to clinch but McCarthy moves away

and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harris trying to get back to full guard but McCarthy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McCarthy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harris because McCarthy loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Harris manages to avoid easily.

McCarthy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harris can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Harris is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it.

McCarthy working for a submission but Harris is keeping him at bay.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
McCarthy trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

McCarthy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCarthy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.

Harris gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Harris manages to retain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
McCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.

McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Harris is defending well.

McCarthy tries for a kimura but Harris is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McCarthy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harris wants to control but McCarthy postures up.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

McCarthy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Harris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
David McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
McCarthy lands an overhand right.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Harris avoids it well and moves away.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Harris avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Harris connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
David McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Harris.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.

McCarthy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCarthy trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy throws an elbow but Harris slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCarthy working away.
McCarthy is trying to ground and pound but Harris uses the momentary lack of control by McCarthy to regain half guard.
Harris tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCarthy in particular looking to stall.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
McCarthy wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.

Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Harris staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by McCarthy - just one landing.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Harris has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Harris tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
McCarthy cracks Harris with a good jab.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Harris darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

McCarthy gets the takedown into side control.

McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harris trying to control but McCarthy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris trying to control the hands but McCarthy breaks the grip.

Harris showing good submission defense here.
McCarthy is not going to allow Harris to sit and survive in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to escape but McCarthy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Harris is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McCarthy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

McCarthy has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Harris is defending well but eventually McCarthy manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Harris has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, David McCarthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.