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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayn McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Pain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rayn McCarthy's chin.
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayn McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Pain is now in McCarthy'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.
Pain content to stall in guard here.
Pain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pain wants to stand and escape but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pain keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCarthy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pain kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rayn McCarthy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Pain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pain is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pain won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
Pain wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Pain content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain'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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mark Pain has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pain shoots in and bounces McCarthy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pain stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Pain postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pain manages to get himself to full guard.
McCarthy looks gassed!
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pain's head.
Pain is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
Pain 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.
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Pain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pain manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Pain's guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Pain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Pain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy is pulling down on Pain's head. It's preventing any offense from Pain, at least for the moment.
Pain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pain is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pain wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Pain just wasn't active enough.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pain counters with a single leg into guard. McCarthy didn't expect that.
Mark Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy wants to stand but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy wants to stand but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pain wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Pain wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pain prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Pain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCarthy sprawls well initially but Pain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCarthy pushes Pain off looking to stand but Pain dives back in and keeps control.
McCarthy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pain controlling the action here.
Pain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pain scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCarthy is looking to escape.
Pain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCarthy has hold of Pain's hands but Pain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Pain dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Pain circles away easily
and Pain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCarthy!
McCarthy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pain keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Pain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rayn McCarthy.
Pain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pain landing strikes from the mount.
Pain cracks McCarthy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCarthy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pain unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns McCarthy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McCarthy really wants to buck Pain off and get back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Pain postures up.
Pain raining down hammerfists from mount.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pain controlling from mount.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pain with good strikes from the mount here!
Pain connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McCarthy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pain punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pain prevents McCarthy from getting the reversal.
McCarthy wants to control but Pain is having none of it.
Pain content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCarthy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pain lands a big shot there that rocks McCarthy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Pain isn't that keen on the idea.
Rayn McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pain 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Pain!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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