PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Sarnavsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

McCarthy
vs
Sarnavsky

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Sarnavsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy leaves Sarnavsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarnavsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarnavsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Sarnavsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sarnavsky.
Sarnavsky throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy leaves Sarnavsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarnavsky shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sarnavsky on the side of the head.
Alex Sarnavsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sarnavsky slips under a jab from McCarthy.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy jabs Sarnavsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarnavsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarnavsky misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarnavsky.
Sarnavsky shoots in for a double leg but McCarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sarnavsky looks gassed!
A jab lands there for McCarthy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy slaps away a takedown attempt from Sarnavsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCarthy dips to his left and cracks Sarnavsky with an uppercut!
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sarnavsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCarthy works the jab nicely.
McCarthy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCarthy works over Sarnavsky's head and body with a nice combination.
McCarthy throws a hook but Sarnavsky avoids it easily.
Sarnavsky shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCarthy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sarnavsky's head.
John McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy cracks Sarnavsky with an open hand slap.
McCarthy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarnavsky. Sarnavsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for McCarthy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Sarnavsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
Sarnavsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for McCarthy. That snapped Sarnavsky's head back.
Sarnavsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarnavsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCarthy's waist but McCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sarnavsky off to one side.
McCarthy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sarnavsky on the side of the head.
Sarnavsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by McCarthy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Sarnavsky moved out of range.
McCarthy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarnavsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarnavsky closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Sarnavsky pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sarnavsky.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - McCarthy coming out on top.
McCarthy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarnavsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCarthy.
Sarnavsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sarnavsky with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarnavsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sarnavsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCarthy digs a good body shot into Sarnavsky's ribs.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Sarnavsky's body. Sarnavsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sarnavsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarnavsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sarnavsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy tests Sarnavsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy punishes Sarnavsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Sarnavsky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sarnavsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
Sarnavsky walks into a straight right hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy digs a good body shot into Sarnavsky's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, jab by McCarthy - just one landing.
Sarnavsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarnavsky shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
McCarthy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCarthy missing with a left hand there. Sarnavsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarnavsky has a takedown stuffed.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Sarnavsky's body.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarnavsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sarnavsky ducks right into an uppercut from McCarthy.
Sarnavsky is breathing heavily.
Sarnavsky has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarnavsky thinking.
John McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sarnavsky.
McCarthy scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarnavsky shoots in for a double leg but McCarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy lands with a hook. Sarnavsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sarnavsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy cracks Sarnavsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sarnavsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
McCarthy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
Sarnavsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
Sarnavsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
Sarnavsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
Sarnavsky is trying desperately to land a takedown but McCarthy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sarnavsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarnavsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sarnavsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarnavsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Sarnavsky is out of range.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCarthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sarnavsky ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a slapping body shot.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarnavsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy cracks Sarnavsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarnavsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy cracks Sarnavsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck for Sarnavsky with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarthy sizes up Sarnavsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sarnavsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Sarnavsky fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
John McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from McCarthy.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sarnavsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarnavsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCarthy clobbers Sarnavsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarnavsky defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by McCarthy.
McCarthy tests Sarnavsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy scores with a nice head shot.
Sarnavsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Sarnavsky didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy right hand. Sarnavsky should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McCarthy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sarnavsky misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarnavsky thinking.
Alex Sarnavsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sarnavsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarnavsky somewhat.
Sarnavsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sarnavsky shoots in but no luck this time.
John McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sarnavsky.
McCarthy's corner calls for a 1-2. McCarthy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarnavsky doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sarnavsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sarnavsky on the side of the head.
Sarnavsky fails with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy scores with a hook.
McCarthy jabs Sarnavsky right on the nose. Sarnavsky blinks but takes it well.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as McCarthy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sarnavsky doesn't seem phased though.
Sarnavsky misses with a takedown attempt
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
McCarthy works Sarnavsky's body with a nice hook.
Sarnavsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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.
Sarnavsky misses with a takedown
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarnavsky has time to react.
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sarnavsky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sarnavsky misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarnavsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarnavsky on the side of the head.
McCarthy scores with a jab. Sarnavsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavsky slips under a jab.
McCarthy lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarnavsky.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps Sarnavsky's head back.
Alex Sarnavsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarnavsky misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for McCarthy. That snapped Sarnavsky's head back.
McCarthy cracks Sarnavsky with a good jab.
Sarnavsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sarnavsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy with a nice cross.
Sarnavsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a jab. Sarnavsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sarnavsky might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCarthy has got the better of the exchanges.
McCarthy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCarthy connects with a crisp jab.
Sarnavsky throws a combination that misses
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Sarnavsky's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarnavsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sarnavsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy stuns Sarnavsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarnavsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCarthy!