PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kola Dum Knightling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik McCarthy (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?

Dum Knightling
vs
McCarthy

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kola Dum Knightling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dum Knightling as he jumps to the side.
Dum Knightling drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCarthy sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy throws a one two combo.

McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dum Knightling wants to stand back up but McCarthy manages to pass into side control.
Dum Knightling is trying to work for a sweep but McCarthy has mounted him!
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Dum Knightling defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCarthy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy content just to control the position here.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

McCarthy working for a guillotine from mount but Dum Knightling is in no mood to give up.
McCarthy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dum Knightling because McCarthy loaded up on that one.
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dum Knightling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.

McCarthy working for a submission but Dum Knightling is keeping him at bay.
Dum Knightling wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dum Knightling is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dum Knightling is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCarthy.
Dum Knightling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

McCarthy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dum Knightling is in bad spot here.
Dum Knightling is working hard here to advance position.
McCarthy missing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCarthy controlling the positon.
It looks like McCarthy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McCarthy lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dum Knightling hold on?!

McCarthy looking to break Dum Knightling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dum Knightling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McCarthy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McCarthy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dum Knightling's body.
Dum Knightling avoids the strikes from McCarthy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, McCarthy manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Dum Knightling preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCarthy.
Dum Knightling trying to control the action but McCarthy just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Dum Knightling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dum Knightling wants to stall.

McCarthy jumps into guard, dragging Dum Knightling to the mat.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

McCarthy advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McCarthy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy working for a guillotine from mount but Dum Knightling is in no mood to give up.
McCarthy misses with a head shot.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dum Knightling looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Dum Knightling showing good submission defense here.
McCarthy misses with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has the hooks in. Dum Knightling is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from McCarthy.
Erik McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.

McCarthy working for a choke but Dum Knightling is defending well.
What can Dum Knightling do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCarthy throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with punches from the back.

McCarthy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

McCarthy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McCarthy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dum Knightling doesn't escape.

McCarthy tightening his grip on Dum Knightling, looking for the choke.
Dum Knightling rolls, trying to escape but McCarthy keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I would not like to be Dum Knightling right now.
McCarthy is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dum Knightling is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.

McCarthy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dum Knightling uses from the top position.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.

McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dum Knightling trying to control the position.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.

McCarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dum Knightling, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy throws a solid leg kick but Dum Knightling takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCarthy.
Dum Knightling doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dum Knightling's guard.
McCarthy advances to half guard.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dum Knightling is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
Dum Knightling tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Dum Knightling wants to control the action here but instead McCarthy manages to pass to full mount!

McCarthy looking for a guillotine from mount but Dum Knightling is having none of it.
McCarthy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the head.
McCarthy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Dum Knightling preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCarthy.
Dum Knightling is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCarthy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30

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