PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Egor Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayn McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rayn McCarthy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kochergin
vs
McCarthy

175 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Egor Kochergin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayn McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into Kochergin's guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCarthy 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.

McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kochergin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy prevents Kochergin from getting back to his feet.
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rayn McCarthy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kochergin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into Kochergin's guard.

McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Kochergin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kochergin manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Kochergin's guard.
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Kochergin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCarthy controls the pace.
Kochergin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kochergin keeps moving.

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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rayn McCarthy wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kochergin tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kochergin is trying to break free.

McCarthy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kochergin regains guard.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
McCarthy stays in close to Kochergin's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayn McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kochergin.
Kochergin cracks McCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Rayn McCarthy has been cut.
Kochergin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Kochergin misses.
Kochergin lands a jab.

McCarthy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kochergin is trying to defend but McCarthy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCarthy stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kochergin sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
McCarthy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kochergin wants to get back to his feet.

McCarthy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
Kochergin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kochergin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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.
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
McCarthy unloads with some shots from mount but Kochergin bucks and avoids them well.
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
Kochergin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayn McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rayn McCarthy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McCarthy forces Kochergin back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy with an attempt at a knee that misses.

McCarthy has Kochergin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCarthy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kochergin tumbling to the mat - McCarthy dives into Kochergin's guard.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kochergin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kochergin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy stays in close to Kochergin's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that McCarthy 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 is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Egor Kochergin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rayn McCarthy.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochergin throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin misses with a wild combination.
McCarthy takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kochergin is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kochergin to the mat. Kochergin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

McCarthy 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.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy postures up in Kochergin's guard and throws a big left but Kochergin blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayn McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarthy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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