|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 4 p4p, 159 weight class) and Vinicius Honorio (ranked 1 p4p, 26 weight class). Honorio has chosen Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
32
175
31 - 10 - 0 |
|
182 cm
30
180
18 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honorio lands a jab-cross combination.
Honorio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Honorio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Honorio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy moves forwards but Honorio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCarthy enables Honorio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCarthy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Honorio wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honorio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rough House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Honorio postures up and lands a big shot to McCarthy's brow.
Honorio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honorio looking to sit in guard and control but McCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Honorio is keeping the position.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving.
Honorio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honorio seems keen to control McCarthy's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honorio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Honorio's face as McCarthy controls the position.
Honorio is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Honorio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy not doing much here.
Honorio blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Honorio wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Honorio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Honorio works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Honorio keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy working some strikes from top position.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honorio is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Honorio stuffs the takedown.
Honorio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Honorio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Honorio does it's job there.
Honorio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honorio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
letting Honorio counter with a right hand.
Vinicius Honorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy takes a swing at Honorio's ribcage but misses.
Honorio scores with a jab to the body.
Honorio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Honorio dives in and scores a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honorio throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Honorio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Honorio throws a strike but McCarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Honorio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vinicius Honorio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Honorio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
Honorio trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Honorio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honorio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honorio wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Honorio wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Honorio preventing the sweep.
Honorio cracks McCarthy with a solid left hand.
Honorio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Honorio trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Honorio.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Honorio.
Good exchange - Honorio coming out on top.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Honorio. Honorio gets slowly back to his feet.
Honorio throws an off balance right hand
and Honorio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honorio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Vinicius Honorio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Honorio misses
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honorio throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honorio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honorio jabs at McCarthy's body.
Decent striking displayed by Honorio there.
Honorio misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Honorio.
Honorio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCarthy is controlling Honorio's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Honorio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Honorio throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honorio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honorio fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honorio misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Honorio manages to avoid it.
Honorio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honorio was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Honorio scores with a jab to the head.
Honorio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honorio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honorio looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarthy sprawls well. McCarthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honorio gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
Honorio has a takedown stuffed.
Honorio missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honorio throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Honorio circles away.
Honorio swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honorio darts in looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets double underhooks and turns Honorio into the cage.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Honorio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honorio swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
Honorio works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honorio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honorio thinking.
Honorio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honorio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Honorio misses with a straight right.
Honorio shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Honorio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Honorio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy avoids it really well and circles away.
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Honorio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCarthy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Honorio's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Honorio as McCarthy tries to tie him up.
McCarthy stops a takedown attempt from Honorio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to stall but Honorio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Honorio has the dominant position.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Honorio is controlling him.
McCarthy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Honorio's head.
McCarthy tries to circle away but Honorio has him pinned against the cage.
Honorio drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCarthy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Honorio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy trying to control but Honorio postures up.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Honorio keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vinicius Honorio just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Honorio.
A big left from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Honorio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCarthy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
Honorio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCarthy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Honorio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCarthy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honorio.
Honorio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCarthy pulls Honorio in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Honorio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Honorio.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Honorio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honorio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honorio tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honorio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCarthy on his heels. He'll look to pass McCarthy's guard now, I'm sure.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Honorio is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Honorio avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Honorio wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Honorio tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Honorio is a slippery customer.
Honorio wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Honorio trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Honorio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Honorio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vinicius Honorio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Honorio lands a right hook to the body.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honorio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Honorio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
Honorio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCarthy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Honorio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCarthy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Honorio but great work by McCarthy.
Honorio is trying to escape the position but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Honorio is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Honorio is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy grinds an elbow into Honorio's temple.
You can see the frustration on Honorio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy has control of an arm but Honorio manages to advance to McCarthy's back!
Honorio throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Honorio lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Honorio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Honorio's arms.
McCarthy tries to escape but Honorio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCarthy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Honorio.
Honorio trying to control momentarily.
Honorio is looking for a rear naked choke here but McCarthy reverses the position brilliantly into Honorio's guard!
Honorio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Honorio working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Honorio.
McCarthy postures up.
Honorio wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
That's four 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.
Honorio is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Honorio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Honorio 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCarthy back to the cage. Honorio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Honorio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Honorio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Honorio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Honorio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Honorio!
Vinicius Honorio is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Vinicius Honorio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cormac McCarthy stepped up to the mic, saying 'There is no God and we are his prophets.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
