Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PL MMA 32 Joe vs Williams
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1#
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bully counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bully can pounce on him.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bully sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As McCarthy backs away, Bully returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bully comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
Bully smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Bully.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Bully counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by McCarthy misses
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bully counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bully moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bully.
Bully dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCarthy closes the distance but Bully moves to the side
enabling Bully to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bully throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it. #TD#
Bully looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bully with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bully sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Bully is controlling him.
Bully is standing up over McCarthy. McCarthy looks to escape but Bully dives into side control.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
Bully gets to mount! McCarthy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bully 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bully lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Bully lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCarthy hang on?
Bully connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bully dominating with strikes here.
Bully takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bully with good strikes from the mount here!
McCarthy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bully with the ground and pound from mount.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bully looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bully wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy trying to control but Bully postures up.
McCarthy is trying to stand. #T3#
McCarthy missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Bully is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bully working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bully takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bully looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bully moves into full mount! McCarthy won't be happy about that!
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bully landing punches.
McCarthy wants to hold on but Bully pushes him away.
BOOM! Bully connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCarthy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bully sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bully tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
McCarthy taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyber Bully dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bully lands a leg kick that knocks McCarthy off balance momentarily.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bully counter with a right hand.
McCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bully is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy takes one on the button.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Bully counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bully chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Bully tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bully manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bully looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bully.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bully circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bully counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bully counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy throws a jab when Bully was well out of range.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Bully counters with a nice leg kick.
Bully throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bully throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bully with a jab.
Cyber Bully is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Bully and presses him up against the cage.
Bully lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Bully slips to the side
and Bully counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Bully fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Bully is now in McCarthy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bully trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Bully works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bully scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Bully content to stall in guard here.
Bully won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
Bully trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Bully controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bully wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving. #T3#
Bully works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bully stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bully scoring with some ground and pound.
Bully is in close to McCarthy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bully pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Bully won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
Bully is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bully won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bully has passed into side control. #T4#
McCarthy tries to buck Bully off but Bully is having none of it.
McCarthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McCarthy is trying to improve his position.
Bully working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bully thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bully tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCarthy wants to control but Bully postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyber Bully dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bully.
Bully lands an overhand right.
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Bully takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarthy moves to clinch but Bully breaks away
and Bully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bully finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarthy's head.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As McCarthy backs away, Bully returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bully scores with a leg kick.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Bully is avoiding it. #TD2#
Bully gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCarthy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bully not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Bully has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Bully pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bully passes into side control, despite McCarthy's attempt to control the position.
McCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McCarthy is not content to let Bully control the position.
Bully in side control lands a decent elbow.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bully wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
Bully has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Bully has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bully avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bully looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cyber Bully is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bully tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bully content just to control the position here.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
Bully tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bully sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bully avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bully tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Bully isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyber Bully showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bully 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyber Bully!

Event: PL MMA 28 Silva vs Swanson
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harada is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harada down to the mat. Harada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harada with a hook.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Harada forces McCarthy back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Harada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Harada circles away.
Harada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Harada moves out of range.
Harada jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harada, pushing him back against the cage.
Harada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harada, right into the meat.
Harada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harada, pushing him back against the cage.
McCarthy tries to break the clinch but Harada is controlling the position. #BC#
Harada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Harada.
McCarthy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Harada circles away. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Harada breaks the clinch.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harada's waist but Harada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harada.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Harada counters with a left to the body.
Akira Harada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Good standup being displayed there by Harada as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Harada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harada swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.#KD#
Harada cracks McCarthy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harada has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCarthy to stand back up!#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! Harada delivers a spinning backfist that drops McCarthy like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Akira Harada!
After the big win, Akira Harada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PL MMA 23 Sight vs McDonald
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1##TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin advances to half guard.
Merlin trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura but McCarthy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merlin to get the leverage.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Merlin throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin controlling the action here.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up but Merlin is controlling him #SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy tries to kick Merlin off but Merlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merlin working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Merlin stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Merlin seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Merlin is looking to pass McCarthy's guard but actually McCarthy recovers to full guard.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Merlin forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Merlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
McCarthy trying to control from the bottom.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it. #T3#
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merlin stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Merlin winds up and cracks McCarthy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away. #T4#
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 is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is not content to let Merlin control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merlin moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy!
Merlin controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Merlin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Merlin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Merlin goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
Merlin fails with the takedown.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merlin sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD2#
McCarthy lands a left and a right that sends Merlin crashing to the canvas! McCarthy dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
McCarthy goes for an armbar but Merlin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Merlin.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Merlin trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
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.#T1##SU#
McCarthy is working an open guard so Merlin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to push Merlin away but Merlin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Merlin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCarthy regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Merlin working some strikes from top position.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merlin. #T2#
Merlin stops McCarthy from standing up.
McCarthy pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy is trying to keep Merlin in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Merlin keeps it at a distance.
Merlin appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Merlin throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Merlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Merlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy tries to kick Merlin off but Merlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Xavier Merlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.#T4##SUB#
Merlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCarthy is just riding it out for now. Merlin eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Merlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merlin as he avoids it easily.
Merlin fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
McCarthy instigates a clinch.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Merlin has the dominant position.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy forces Merlin back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merlin prevents McCarthy from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier Merlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Merlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merlin wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it. #T1#
McCarthy is trying to control but Merlin passes into side control!
Merlin is staying tight to McCarthy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCarthy parries the strikes from Merlin easily there. Merlin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCarthy to escape.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Merlin has an Americana. McCarthy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Merlin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Merlin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xavier Merlin!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PL MMA 19 The Crab vs Huchkov
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
McCarthy closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches. #T1##BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCarthy lands a head kick!
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy wants to clinch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McCarthy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Knox and McCarthy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Knox.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beta Knox!
Beta Knox retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Beta Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PL MMA 12 Nova vs Horn
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1##TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Laden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Laden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laden is one step ahead there.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laden is controlling him.
Laden preventing the sweep.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laden's guard. #REVR#
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
Laden is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Laden keeping hold of McCarthy's head, controlling as best he can.
Laden is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Laden has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laden is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
McCarthy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCarthy.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Laden dodges it nicely.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laden won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
McCarthy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McCarthy clinches up with Laden and pushes him back against the cage.
Laden can't get the takedown. #BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Laden pushes him off.
And Laden tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Laden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laden moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Laden is rocked!#CL#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Laden is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?#BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Laden gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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. #REVR##SU#
McCarthy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Laden to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McCarthy looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Laden counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy tries to bench press Laden off him but Laden keeps the position.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laden's best efforts.
Laden trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Laden is controlling him well.
Laden seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Laden is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now. #T1#
Laden stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laden prevents McCarthy from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab. #CL#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy pulls guard successfully.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden is controlling the position.
McCarthy is controlling Laden's posture.#T2#
McCarthy wants to stand up but Laden is controlling him.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy seems keen to control Laden's posture.
Laden prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Laden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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. #REVR##SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Laden manages to get to full guard. #T3#
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Laden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
McCarthy working a defensive guard but Laden manages to pass into side control anyway.
Laden is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laden can do to turn this around?#T4#
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Laden is defending the position.
Laden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Laden is having none of it.
Laden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laden's guard.
McCarthy wants to stand but Laden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laden holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy misses with a head kick. #CL#
McCarthy rushes Laden and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laden feints the counter takedown.
McCarthy lands an overhand right.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Laden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCarthy defends it well.#CL#
Laden gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laden manages to end up in side control.#ES#
McCarthy throws Laden to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by McCarthy misses #TD2#
and Laden counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Laden wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laden's best efforts.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy trying to control but Laden postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laden wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy pushes Laden off looking to stand but Laden dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy drops Laden with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Laden! McCarthy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McCarthy!
A very excited looking David McCarthy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PL MMA 8 Huchko vs Joe
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1#
Knox dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
Knox 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.
McCarthy misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox lands with a cross.
McCarthy misses with a combination
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCarthy takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Knox dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Knox jabs at McCarthy's body.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
McCarthy wants to clinch
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends McCarthy toppling to the canvas! McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Beta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox drops McCarthy with a huge uppercut! McCarthy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Knox is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Beta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PL MMA 4 Huchakov vs Beltran
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
Marcelo 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.
Marcelo is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Marcelo keeps it at a distance.
Marcelo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Marcelo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCarthy is trying to defend but Marcelo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marcelo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marcelo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marcelo prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marcelo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McCarthy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marcelo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorginho Marcelo!
A relieved looking Jorginho Marcelo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2019

#R1#
McCarthy misses with the combination. #CL2#
McCarthy forces Dolaev back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Dolaev tries to stall but McCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolaevs head. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Dolaev takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Dolaev up against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Dolaev is looking to clinch.
Dolaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
As McCarthy backs away, Dolaev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Dolaev. #CL2#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Dolaev dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Dolaev's head and hops out.#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and pushes Dolaev back into the cage.
Dolaev jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dolaev is breathing heavily.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Dolaev throws knees to the body. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
McCarthy pulls Dolaev into guard.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Dolaev is having none of it.
McCarthy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McCarthy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
McCarthy drags the fight down to the ground. #ES2#
McCarthy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dolaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dolaev trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
McCarthy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dolaev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2##SUB2#
McCarthy is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dolaev is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1##CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Dolaev looks winded!#BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Dolaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dolaev also avoids with ease.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolaev moves away.
McCarthy lands with a nice combination. Dolaev backs away looking to recover.#KD#
McCarthy lands a head kick that stumbles Dolaev and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Dolaev is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rasul Dolaev has been cut.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy loads up on a big left hand. Dolaev felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McCarthy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dolaev can't hide his disappointment, as McCarthy celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McCarthy!
In his post fight interview, David McCarthy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2019

#R1#
Wade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Wade circles away.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
We've been told by Wade's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wade lands a body shot.
McCarthy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wade slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Wade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Wade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Wade is looking for a counter combo.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy tries to counter with a clinch but Wade shakes him off and moves away.
Wade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wade lands a jab.
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCarthy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD#
Wade lands a left and a right that send McCarthy crashing to the mat, dazed. Wade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!#T1#
McCarthy circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Wade. McCarthy falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Wade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morgan Wade!
A very excited looking Morgan Wade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2019

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Te Tai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
McCarthy pulls guard.
McCarthy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Te Tai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy has his hands on Te Tai's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
McCarthy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Te Tai doesn't defend quickly enough and McCarthy has managed to lock this one up! Can Te Tai escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McCarthy on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: XF 39
Date: Oct 17, 2019

#R1##TD#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks trying to control here. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it. #SU#
McCarthy escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Brooks get back to his feet.#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.#T1##CL#
McCarthy forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy dips to his left and cracks Brooks with an uppercut!
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
McCarthy rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brooks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brooks lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him. #ES#
McCarthy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brooks has time to react.
Brooks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brooks works McCarthy's body with a nice hook.
Brooks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCarthy jabs at Brooks's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
A jab from McCarthy finds it's way through Brooks's defenses.
McCarthy lands a brutal head kick. Brooks looks out on his feet and McCarthy throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). David McCarthy!
In his post fight interview, David McCarthy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Phill Brooks had this to say: 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes counters with a left and a right that stings McCarthy.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.#CL#
McCarthy rushes Holmes and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes prevents McCarthy from breaking the clinch.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes lands an elbow just above McCarthy 's eye.
McCarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Holmes.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head.
McCarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCarthy's face.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Holmes manages to get underhooks.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
McCarthy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.#T2#
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCarthy's brow.
Holmes crunches a lovely knee into McCarthy's ribcage.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes crunches a lovely knee into McCarthy's ribcage.
Holmes lands an elbow just above McCarthy 's eye.
McCarthy avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.
McCarthy avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
McCarthy looking for a takedown. #T3#
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Holmes clinches up against the cage.
Holmes misses with an elbow strike.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Holmes.
A frustrated look appears on McCarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
McCarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarthy avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy is trying to push Holmes away but Holmes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
McCarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
McCarthy wants to break free but Holmes has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keller Holmes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
Holmes landing knees to the head.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes. #T1#
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
McCarthy gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCarthy tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCarthy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Holmes.
A body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Keller Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow. #T2#
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCarthy's brow.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
McCarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
McCarthy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
McCarthy blocks the elbow strike.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keller Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Holmes clinches up against the cage.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Holmes.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarthy avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Holmes clinches up with McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands an elbow just above McCarthy 's eye.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmes after a bit of a struggle.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holmes has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but McCarthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Holmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keller Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Holmes looks to move away, McCarthy throws a big counter combo but Holmes just gets out of the way.
Holmes is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.#CL#
McCarthy drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch but Holmes keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
Holmes looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmes has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCarthy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holmes's brow.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmes misses with an elbow over the top.
McCarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
McCarthy takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes prevents McCarthy from breaking the clinch.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
McCarthy is trying to push Holmes away but Holmes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes wants to clinch.#CL2#
Holmes clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
McCarthy is trying to break free.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holmes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
McCarthy blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
McCarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmes has double underhooks.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but McCarthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Holmes holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keller Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Holmes darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
McCarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Keller Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Holmes moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keller Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmes 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keller Holmes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
McNugget lands with a kick to the temple. McCarthy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like David McCarthy has been cut.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McNugget throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNugget throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCarthy.
McNugget slips under a jab.#TD2#
McCarthy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McNugget's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
McCarthy is working for a kimura but McNugget is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
McNugget manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and McNugget takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
McNugget fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
McCarthy takes one to the chin there.
McCarthy works McNugget's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
McNugget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from McNugget.
The crowd cheers as McNugget lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
McCarthy throws a jab when McNugget was well out of range.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by McNugget.
McNugget scores with a jab.
McNugget scores with a jab to the jaw.
McNugget fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy lands a jab to McNugget's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
McNugget went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCarthy throws out a counter right but McNugget avoids it with no problem.
McNugget looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McNugget lands a body shot.
McNugget stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNugget swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for McNugget to work.
McCarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but McNugget won't allow it.
McCarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but McNugget has double underhooks.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but McNugget turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conour McNugget has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.#BC#
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but McNugget holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but McNugget has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McNugget taking a breather.
McCarthy effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
McCarthy is trying to push McNugget away but McNugget has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
McCarthy is trying to push McNugget away but McNugget has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McNugget lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but McNugget has the dominant position.#TD2#
McCarthy drags the fight down to the ground.
McCarthy being controlled here, momentarily.
McNugget throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
McNugget is standing up over McCarthy. McCarthy looks to escape but McNugget dives into side control.
McCarthy is trying to improve his position.
McNugget throws an elbow but McCarthy slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McNugget wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McNugget trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McNugget just content to control the position. #SU#
McNugget decides to stand back up. McNugget steps back and let's McCarthy get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conour McNugget dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McCarthy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from McNugget.
McNugget throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and McNugget counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McNugget prevents McCarthy from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conour McNugget is winning the standup battle so far.
McNugget throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNugget scores with a nice right hand.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McNugget defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push McNugget into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McNugget dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
McNugget will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarthy up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McNugget.
McCarthy tries to break the clinch but McNugget is controlling the position. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch. #T1#
McNugget lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from McNugget. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
McNugget sneaks out the side door and pushes McCarthy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McNugget throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McNugget, pushing him back against the cage.
McCarthy wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
McNugget works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
McNugget lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. McNugget moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy looks for a takedown but McNugget sprawls well.
McNugget scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
McNugget misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNugget clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. McNugget is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in McNugget's guard.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but McNugget had control of the position.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conour McNugget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNugget looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
McNugget manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McNugget blocking some punches.
McCarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but McNugget won't allow it. #BC#
McNugget pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNugget throws a head kick that half lands.
McCarthy slips under a jab.#T3#
McNugget lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
McNugget scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
McNugget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but McNugget swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNugget lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
McNugget throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McNugget swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McNugget looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McNugget connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McNugget looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McNugget scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNugget manages to avoid it.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but McNugget keeps it at a distance.
As McCarthy tries to get set, McNugget tries to push him back and clinch up but McCarthy manages to avoid the attempt.
McNugget scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
McNugget breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNugget avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by McNugget.
Conour McNugget has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McNugget closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but McNugget circles away.
McNugget tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarthy manages to circle out of the way.
McNugget is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McNugget throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
McNugget closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - McNugget circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McNugget lands a left hand.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
David McCarthy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conour McNugget dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David McCarthy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McNugget lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from McNugget.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
McNugget looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can McNugget finish him?
McNugget misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy seems to have recovered his senses.
McNugget looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Whack! McNugget lands a heavy head kick that drops McCarthy. The ref tackles McNugget to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because McCarthy was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Conour McNugget!
After the big win, Conour McNugget made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morissette to the ground. McCarthy is now in Morissette's guard.
Morissette is breathing heavily.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCarthy pushing down on Morissette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
McCarthy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morissette defend it? McCarthy steps over the head and cranks it - Morissette is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McCarthy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019

#R1#
Andonian stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy looks winded!#KD#
Andonian lands a big head kick that sends McCarthy tumbling to the mat! Andonian takes a step backwards and waves McCarthy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David McCarthy has been cut.
Andonian steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! McCarthy is out on his feet! Andonian sets himself and nearly takes McCarthy's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!

Event: XF 27
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1#
Sila throws a leg kick but McCarthy checks it.
Sila scores with a spinning back kick!
McCarthy closes the distance but Sila moves to the side
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sila avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Sila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sila tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sila tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Sila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sila continues to drive forward.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Sila gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Sila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy looks winded!
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sila with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sila throws a head kick that half lands.
Sila lands a nice looking body shot.
Sila scores with a body shot.
McCarthy looks for a takedown but Sila sprawls well.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Sila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sila pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.#T2#
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sila is looking to wear down McCarthy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sila is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
Sila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarthy shoots in but Sila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCarthy closes the distance but Sila moves to the side
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3##CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
Sila gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sila.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sila after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Sila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sila blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sila!
Sila with a nice cross.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sila swivels and escapes.
Sila tried to counter with a leg kick but McCarthy avoided it.
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sila.
Sila scores with a nice right hand.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sila's waist but Sila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
McCarthy takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Sila is looking to score with low kicks.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Sila.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
and Sila counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Sila lands with a shot to the body.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Sila.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sila circles away.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sila cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Sila.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sila defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Sila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sila lands a head shot.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sila connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sila. #BC#
Sila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Sila moves away
and Sila counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Sila moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Sila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sila delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from McCarthy is predictable there
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and Sila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Sila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sila cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Sila lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Sila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Sila tries to land a leg kick but McCarthy saw it coming and moves away.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sila. Sila obviously looking to wear him down.
Sila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Sila scores a nice knee to the body.
Sila is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sila down to the mat. Sila avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Sila slips to the side
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Sila looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sila sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Sila lands with a nice body punch.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Sila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCarthy takes one to the chin there.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sila lands with a right hand.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Sila.
Sila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sila throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy wants to counter with a clinch but Sila pushes him away.
Jab from Sila.
Sila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Good shot there by Sila.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Sila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Sila.
McCarthy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
McCarthy wants to clinch
and Sila counters with an inside leg kick.
Sila tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
McCarthy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCarthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Sila.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sila throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sila blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sila as McCarthy tries to tie him up.
Sila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sila lands a right hand.
Sila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
A right handed body shot lands from Sila.
McCarthy blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Sila.
Sila missing with knees to the body.
Sila tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCarthy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Sila lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
Afa Sila is winning the standup battle so far.
Sila scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
Sila looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
David McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sila as he jumps to the side.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila connects with a solid leg kick.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila scores with a spinning back kick!
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Sila catches McCarthy right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sila.
Sila tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sila lands a jab.#T1#
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Sila.
Sila stalks McCarthy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCarthy's face. McCarthy staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sila is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCarthy.
An inside leg kick lands from Sila.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sila throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sila. Sila obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Sila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Sila.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarthy.
Sila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
Sila lands a good knee to the midsection. McCarthy won't want to take too many of those.
Sila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Afa Sila has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by McCarthy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sila lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sila avoids it really well and circles away.
Sila lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Sila keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sila's waist but Sila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
Sila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sila looks to land a combination. McCarthy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Sila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sila scores with a jab. McCarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sila.
McCarthy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sila finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarthy's head.
Sila throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sila cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
Sila scores with a decent looking hook.
Sila lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick
and Sila counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL2#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Sila manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Sila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sila cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Sila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sila scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCarthy tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sila 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Afa Sila took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.

Event: XF 23
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Turner takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Turner circles away easily
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner cracks McCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner misses with a looping right.
McCarthy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McCarthy misses with a head shot. Turner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turner's guard.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
Turner managing to control the position. #T2#
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Turner tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by McCarthy as he checks the leg kick.
Turner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCarthy backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner connects with a body shot.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gap Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner dominated that 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.
#R2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
David McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Turner jabs at McCarthy's body.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCarthy backs up against the cage.
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
McCarthy closes the distance but Turner moves to the side
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Turner jabs at McCarthy's body.
McCarthy moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side. #T3#
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
Turner jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Gap Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Turner is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Turner's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy wants to get up but he can't break Turner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there. #T1#
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McCarthy won't allow Turner to pass to mount.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
Turner is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Turner stalling.
McCarthy trying to control but Turner postures up. #T3#
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Turner swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner scores with a jab. McCarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCarthy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner works McCarthy's body with a nice hook.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for McCarthy's leg but McCarthy calmly moves out of range.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gap Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gap Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gap Turner!

Event: XF 19
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Etxeberria.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Etxeberria. #CL#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Etxeberria on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Etxeberria was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Etxeberria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Etxeberria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Etxeberria avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Etxeberria stuffs the takedown.
Etxeberria let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Etxeberria lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Etxeberria as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Etxeberria connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Etxeberria lands a right hook to the body.
Etxeberria lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
Etxeberria circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
Etxeberria cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
Etxeberria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Etxeberria lands a jab-cross combination.
Etxeberria is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Etxeberria lands a left and a right that send McCarthy crashing to the mat, dazed. Etxeberria thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
McCarthy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Etxeberria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh McCarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
McCarthy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Etxeberria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Etxeberria counters with a nice right hand that sends McCarthy toppling to the canvas! McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Etxeberria finish him?!
Etxeberria has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Etxeberria lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in McCarthy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Etxeberria!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kemen Etxeberria!
After winning the bout, Kemen Etxeberria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: XF 14
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1##TD2#
McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mallone sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Mallone is defending well. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mallone is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
Mallone is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mallone is defending against the submission attempts here by McCarthy. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mallone is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mallone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mallone is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mallone is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
Mallone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallone tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallone is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
McCarthy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mallone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mallone shrugs it off. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by McCarthy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mallone is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
McCarthy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McCarthy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McCarthy avoids the attempt from Mallone to control.
McCarthy with the ground and pound from mount.
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Mallone manages to avoid easily. #T4##SUB2#
Mallone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCarthy. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
McCarthy wants to finish this one by submission but Mallone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCarthy.
Mallone taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by McCarthy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SU2#
McCarthy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallone shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Mallone staying out of range there.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Mallone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mallone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mallone as he jumps to the side.
Mallone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Mallone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jason Mallone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mallone pushes McCarthy off looking to stand but McCarthy dives back in and keeps control. #T1##SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
McCarthy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mallone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David McCarthy!
After the fight, David McCarthy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: XF 9
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Mitchell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.
McCarthy wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Mitchell has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.#SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Mitchell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy. #ES2#
Mitchell sneaks out the side door and pushes McCarthy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mitchell tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mitchell trying to control but McCarthy postures up. #T2##SUB#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy uses his free foot to push down on Mitchell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mitchell. #SU#
McCarthy stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mitchell tries to clinch #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
McCarthy escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mitchell sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mitchell looks winded!#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SU#
McCarthy stands up from half guard. #CL#
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards. #T3##TD#
McCarthy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitchell regains guard.
McCarthy works over Mitchell with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet. Mitchell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCarthy scores with a head kick.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mitchell drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McCarthy follows Mitchell to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: XF 4
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Mankowski's guard.
McCarthy pushing down on Mankowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McCarthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCarthy throwing shots but Mankowski is blocking nicely.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mankowski wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well. #SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mankowski.
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mankowski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McCarthy is looking to defend but Mankowski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McCarthy! Mankowski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McCarthy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Borys Mankowski made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: XF 1
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
McCarthy is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Mankowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mankowski to the mat. Mankowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.#SUB#
Mankowski working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily. #SUB#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up. #SUB#
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
McCarthy advances to half guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Mankowski is defending well.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McCarthy seems to be working for a kimura but Mankowski defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mankowski is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
McCarthy is pressing down on Mankowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mankowski is holding on for now. #SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura but Mankowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCarthy to get the leverage.
Mankowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
McCarthy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mankowski's guard.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mankowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Mankowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McCarthy rolls with it to try and escape but Mankowski cranks on the arm and McCarthy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Page
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobota.
Nice sprawl there from Sobota as McCarthy shoots in.
Sobota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
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 throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobota has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Sobota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobota manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Sobota's guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Sobota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobota manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Sobota's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Sobota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobota manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Sobota's guard.
Sobota looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
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.
Sobota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sobota keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sobota wants to control position but McCarthy is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Sobota here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McCarthy!

Event: EFC Williams vs Page
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Rivas jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCarthy misses with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rivas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivas pinned against the cage. Rivas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivas looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Rivas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Rivas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McCarthy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy has Rivas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rivas lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch but Rivas keeps him there for the moment.
Rivas has McCarthy pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rivas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rivas is looking to reverse the position.
Rivas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
McCarthy in side control, throwing shots but Rivas defends. #SUB#
McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivas, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy advances to full mount. #T2#
Rivas tries to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rivas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
McCarthy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rivas has worked his arm free - good work by Rivas!
McCarthy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rivas is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
Rivas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
McCarthy tries to advance to mount but Rivas instead regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McCarthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rivas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura but Rivas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCarthy to get the leverage. #ES2#
Rivas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCarthy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivas walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##CL2#
Rivas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy can't break the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy prevents Rivas from standing back up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions. #ES2#
Rivas kicks off McCarthy and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Violencia Rivas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rivas scores with a shot to the body.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivas.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Rivas.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rivas misses with a double jab.
Rivas feints a jab promting McCarthy to slip. Rivas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCarthy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
McCarthy tries to keep at a distance but Rivas has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Rivas clinches.
McCarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivas pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rivas lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivas tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Rivas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivas continues to drive forward.
Rivas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Violencia Rivas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Rivas in a clinch.
Rivas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rivas throws an elbow that misses. #T2##BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Rivas as McCarthy shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivas scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rivas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivas throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivas lands a body shot.
Violencia Rivas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivas misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Rivas looks to land a combination. McCarthy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Rivas drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
Rivas lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Rivas won't allow it.
Rivas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy is trying to drag Rivas to the mat but Rivas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCarthy looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Rivas finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
McCarthy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivas stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Rivas.
Rivas misses with a straight right.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivas takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Rivas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCarthy thinking.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Rivas.
David McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivas misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Violencia Rivas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from Rivas. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into Rivas's guard.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivas is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
McCarthy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rivas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rivas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rivas! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivas tries to move to mount but McCarthy blocks the move with his legs.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Rivas decides to stand back up. #T1#
Rivas throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Rivas circles away.
Rivas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCarthy with a body shot.
Rivas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Rivas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Rivas misses.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivas counters with a series of strikes. McCarthy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rivas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rivas lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Rivas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy prevents Rivas from getting back to his feet.
Rivas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivas, not yet.
McCarthy is fighting to break Rivas's control of his arms but Rivas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rivas is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
McCarthy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rivas dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Rivas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivas is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivas trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Violencia Rivas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
Rivas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rivas from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCarthy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
and Rivas counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivas.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivas misses with a wild body shot.
Rivas throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Rivas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Violencia Rivas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivas 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violencia Rivas!
Violencia Rivas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Teodor vs Del Bosque
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Barter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richard Barter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Barter . #CL2#
Barter tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Barter has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barter smiles and moves away.
Barter tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barter lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barter defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Barter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richard Barter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
A head kick misses from Barter .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barter defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Barter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barter .
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##CL#
Barter closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Barter tries to score a body lock takedown but McCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCarthy is defending well.
Barter prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Barter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCarthy eats them both and turns towards Barter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barter as he avoids it easily. #CL#
McCarthy gets tackled into the cage by Barter . Barter maintains the clinch. #BC#
Barter breaks the clinch.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barter defends it nicely.#T2#
Barter throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
Barter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barter .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCarthy.
Barter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Barter instigates a clinch.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Barter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barter wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barter just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
McCarthy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barter is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
McCarthy prevents Barter from improving his position.
McCarthy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barter tries to kick McCarthy off in order to stand up. McCarthy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
McCarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCarthy tries to advance to mount but Barter denies him.
McCarthy lands an elbow. #SUB2#
McCarthy tries for a kimura but Barter is defending well. #SUB2#
McCarthy swings around for an armbar but Barter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCarthy's guard.
Barter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barter stops McCarthy from standing up.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barter looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barter defends it well.
Barter misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Barter misses with a head kick.
Barter backing away here, and McCarthy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in and bounces Barter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barter kicks McCarthy off and gets to his feet.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Barter .
Barter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barter misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Barter .
Barter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barter .
As Barter backs off McCarthy throws a huge counter combo but Barter manages to avoid it all.
Barter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Barter dominated that round.
That's time! Barter 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barter leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Barter is having none of it.
Barter throws a big counter combination but McCarthy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barter 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 Barter off to one side.
Barter scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Barter ducks under and follows up with a left that Barter also avoids with ease.
Barter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?#CL#
Barter instigates a clinch.
McCarthy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richard Barter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Barter prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Barter breaks the clinch. #CL#
Barter closes the distance and clinches.
Barter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCarthy. #TD2#
McCarthy drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barter with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Barter from controlling successfully.
Barter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barter postures up and lands a big shot to McCarthy's brow. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barter defends well.
Barter throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Barter pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Barter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barter defends well.#SU#
Barter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCarthy, up you get! #CL#
Barter gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barter circles away.
Barter throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off.
Barter tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Barter throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
Barter throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Barter circles away. #CL#
Barter rushes McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barter is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns Barter into the cage.
McCarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
McCarthy decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Barter got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barter has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
Barter throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Barter from controlling successfully.
Barter lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Barter distracts McCarthy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barter throwing strikes but missing.
Barter is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.#SUB2#
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McCarthy working for a triangle but Barter defends it easily.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barter .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Barter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Barter , which made it look bad.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richard Barter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barter finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarthy's head.
Barter throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Barter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Barter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Barter moves out of range.
Barter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCarthy.
Barter with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCarthy counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barter as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Barter has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barter lands with a left to the head.
Richard Barter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Barter scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barter works McCarthy's body with a nice hook.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Barter tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barter connects with a jab.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Barter sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barter clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCarthy shoots and misses #CL#
and Barter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barter .
Barter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
Barter scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Barter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barter lands a shoulder strike.
Barter lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy takes a shot to the head.
McCarthy stops a takedown attempt from Barter . #BC#
Barter manages to break the clinch.
Barter lands with a kick to the temple. McCarthy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barter throws a head kick that half lands.
Barter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barter throws a front kick that sends McCarthy stumbling back into the cage.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barter scores with a head kick. McCarthy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
McCarthy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barter lands a head kick. McCarthy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Barter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barter looking for a takedown.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barter gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Barter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy slaps away a takedown attempt from Barter , before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Barter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barter throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barter , as that shot connected.
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Barter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barter shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barter 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barter tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily#CL2#
and McCarthy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barter wants to take the fight to the mat but McCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barter lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Barter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barter , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Barter !
Richard Barter bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC Palu vs Jordan
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimes.
Grimes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like David McCarthy has been cut.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
Grimes pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Grimes is defending well. #SUB2#
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Grimes tries to escape but McCarthy is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
Grimes tries to escape but McCarthy is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Grimes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grimes won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
McCarthy has hold of Grimes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Grimes seems comfortable defending it but McCarthy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Grimes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Grimes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McCarthy couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!

Event: EFC Matusov vs Stanky
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mankowski did well to prevent McCarthy getting side control.#SUB#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard.
Mankowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Mankowski has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mankowski defends it well. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
Mankowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
Mankowski gets full guard.#SU#
Mankowski is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCarthy darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mankowski prevents McCarthy from standing back up. #SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Mankowski is controlling well. #T2#
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Mankowski is controlling him well.
McCarthy controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #SUB2#
McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Mankowski. #SUB2#
Mankowski wants to work for an arm triangle but McCarthy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Mankowski is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mankowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski. #T4#
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.#ES#
McCarthy kicks Mankowski off and gets back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Mankowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
Mankowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCarthy's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
McCarthy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mankowski controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
McCarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily. #SU#
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Mankowski tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski trying to control here. #ES2#
Mankowski kicks McCarthy off and gets back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.#T1##TD#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
Mankowski gets back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to stand but Mankowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #T2##SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
McCarthy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up.
McCarthy takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mankowski is proving hard to escape from.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Mankowski had control of the position.
McCarthy prevents Mankowski from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy wants to stand but Mankowski is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy stands and throws Mankowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McCarthy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mankowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Mankowski get back to his feet.
David McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mankowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankowski somewhat.#T4##CL#
McCarthy drives through and clinches with Mankowski against the cage. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Mankowski's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy wants to stand but Mankowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy wants to get up but he can't break Mankowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears McCarthy was looking to counter with a kick there.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McCarthy has Mankowski up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski fails to pull guard. #BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankowski is defended easily by McCarthy.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.#T1#
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Mankowski dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Mankowski gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch. #T2##BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Mankowski avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Mankowski wants to counter the offense by McCarthy and move into the clinch position.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Mankowski tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCarthy winds up and cracks Mankowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
McCarthy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mankowski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McCarthy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 2013 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 2386 p4p, 271 weight class). Brain comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin. McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

182 cm
33 yrs
154 lbs

180 cm
39 yrs
173 lbs

Brain

McCarthy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Altair Brain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Brain moves into range and clinches up with McCarthy.

Brain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brain keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Brain slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (2) vs (0) McCarthy

McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brain tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Brain from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Brain seems to be looking for submissions.

McCarthy with the active half guard here but Brain passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (5) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy is letting Brain control him for a moment.

Brain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCarthy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brain is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Brain (7) vs (0) McCarthy

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain is trying to take his opponent's back.

Brain looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brain (10) vs (0) McCarthy
Brain gets his hands free as McCarthy looks to control.
Brain has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCarthy's body.
McCarthy can't escape the position.
Brain keeps control of the position easily here as McCarthy tries to buck him off.

Brain has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brain has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brain working for the choke.
McCarthy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

McCarthy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brain wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
McCarthy wants to escape the position.

Brain looking for the RNC.
I would not like to be McCarthy right now.
McCarthy is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brain.
Brain has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brain wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.

Brain looking for the choke but no joy.
Brain has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brain controls the action.
McCarthy tries to escape but Brain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCarthy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brain trying to control momentarily.

McCarthy fending off the submission attempt from Brain.

McCarthy showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here.
Brain controls the position.
Brain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Brain is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCarthy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brain controls the position.

Brain is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
Brain is hanging on to McCarthy's back as he tries to escape.
Brain has good solid back control here.

Brain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCarthy is defending well though. Brain let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be McCarthy right now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brain avoiding McCarthy 's attempts to control his hands.
Brain tries to get the hooks in deep but McCarthy pushed the leg off.

McCarthy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brain.
Brain trying to control momentarily.
Brain trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCarthy doesn't escape.
McCarthy tries to escape the position.

Brain has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brain wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Brain working for the choke.
McCarthy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brain wants to take his opponent's back but McCarthy doesn't allow it.
Brain controlling his opponent.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
Brain fails to move to back control.
Brain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
Brain takes McCarthy's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brain (13) vs (0) McCarthy

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Brain looking for the RNC.
McCarthy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brain's guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (13) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Brain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brain (15) vs (2) McCarthy
Brain wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Brain wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Brain stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brain (18) vs (2) McCarthy

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brain controlling the position from side mount.
McCarthy tries to buck Brain off but Brain is having none of it.
Brain is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Brain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brain wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brain wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Brain moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Brain (20) vs (2) McCarthy
Brain controlling from mount.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Brain wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
Brain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brain wants to take his opponent's back but McCarthy doesn't allow it.
McCarthy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
McCarthy is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brain has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brain (23) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy prevents Brain from getting a body triangle.

McCarthy fending off the submission attempt from Brain.
Brain trying to control momentarily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brain is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brain has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
McCarthy staying busy and making it hard for Brain to control.

Brain tightening his grip on McCarthy, looking for the choke.

Brain has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McCarthy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McCarthy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brain has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

McCarthy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
McCarthy looks winded!

Brain looking to break McCarthy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McCarthy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brain has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brain controlling the position well here. McCarthy rolled but Brain kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brain takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Altair Brain thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018

#R1#
Slive fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slive fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slive fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Slive has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slive throws a head punch that misses.
Slive wants to break free but McCarthy has control. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Slive looks to clinch
and McCarthy counters with an inside leg kick.
Slive shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Slive clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
Slive looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
McCarthy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McCarthy passes Slive's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slive is looking to escape.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slive really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slive defending well though. #ES2#
Slive has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McCarthy is on him like a limpet, forcing Slive back against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slive wants to clinch.
Slive wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Slive is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Slive's guard.#ES2#
Slive has his feet on McCarthy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A low kick from Slive is predictable there
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.#T2##TD#
McCarthy shoots in and bounces Slive off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Slive is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kimbo Slive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slive fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slive to the ground. McCarthy is now in Slive's guard.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slive keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Slive.#T3##SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Slive to follow him. #CL2#
Slive moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Slive scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Slive fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slive tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
Slive is wriggling around but McCarthy manages to pass to half guard. #T4##REVB##SU#
McCarthy decides to return to a standing position.
Slive closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slive wants to clinch but McCarthy slips to the side
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Slive. #KD#
McCarthy lands a left and a right that send Slive crashing to the mat, dazed. McCarthy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Slive is rocked!
Slive wants to clinch but McCarthy slips to the side#TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Slive fights it but they end up in guard.
Slive is still in real trouble! Can McCarthy finish him?
Slive looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Slive seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
McCarthy scores with a takedown into Slive's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Slive moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
Kimbo Slive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slive enables McCarthy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slive manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet. Slive looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
David McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Slive moves to clinch but McCarthy breaks away #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Slive fights it but they end up in guard.
Slive is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
Slive is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarthy is controlling him. #SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Slive is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slive to the mat! Slive manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Slive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slive's head.
Slive is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Slive to follow him. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slive to the mat! Slive manages to get full guard.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
McCarthy stands up from Slive's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Slive.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slive wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it. #BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Slive manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slive was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Slive is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
McCarthy feints and as Slive raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slive is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slive is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
McCarthy wriggles free and stands up. #T3##CL#
McCarthy clinches. #BC#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slive tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Slive up against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slive pushes McCarthy off looking to stand but McCarthy dives back in and keeps control.
McCarthy working Slive over with strikes. #T4##SU#
McCarthy stands up out of the half guard.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slive's head backwards.#TD#
McCarthy scores with a takedown into Slive's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Slive in a clinch. #TD#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Slive to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slive can do to turn this around?#ES#
McCarthy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Slive.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Slive's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCarthy won't allow Slive to get back to his feet. #SU#
McCarthy stands and steps away. Slive gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slive wants to clinch.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slive takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slive takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slive moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.#TD#
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Slive's guard.
Slive preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
McCarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slive, up you get! #T1#
A low kick from Slive misses #CL#
and McCarthy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slive goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slive tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy right hand. Slive should have avoided that one. #CL#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slive tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Slive is looking to clinch.
McCarthy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
Slive tries to clinch but McCarthy moves away
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
McCarthy decides to return to a standing position. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
David McCarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCarthy avoids a wild elbow strike from Slive.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slive won't be happy with that.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slive struggling a bit here.
Slive is trying to work for a sweep but McCarthy has mounted him!#SU#
McCarthy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
Slive is looking to stand back up but McCarthy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slive. #T3##REVB#
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Slive's temple. #SUB#
McCarthy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Slive is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1##TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Harter kicks off McCarthy and gets to his feet.
Harter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Harter is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Harter's guard.#ES2#
Harter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McCarthy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCarthy walks away with a smile on his face. Harter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harter.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Harter.#TD#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harter closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Harter pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy throws a big counter combination but Harter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
McCarthy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet. Harter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
Harter working aggressively here. #BC2#
Harter breaks the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harter's guard.
Harter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harter sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harter defending well though. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harter defends it well.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
McCarthy is pressing down on Harter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harter is holding on for now. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Harter closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Harter pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Harter gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Harter manages to retain guard.#SU#
McCarthy stands up from Harter's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harter fails with a takedown attempt.
Harter looks winded!#TD#
Harter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCarthy to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4##SU#
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harter with a poor takedown #TD#
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harter's guard.#SU#
McCarthy stands up from Harter's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Harter to follow him.
Harter has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Harter misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy counters with a two punch combo.
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. #CL#
McCarthy gets a clinch. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harter can do to turn this around?
Harter misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
McCarthy stands up from Harter's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
McCarthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harter is trying to escape back to his feet but McCarthy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Harter is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Harter get back to his feet.#TD#
Harter gets caught flat footed, as McCarthy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
David McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harter's guard.#SU#
McCarthy stands and steps away. Harter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy stops Harter from getting back to his feet. #SU#
McCarthy stands up from half guard. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harter wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Harter to follow him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCarthy, right into the meat. #T3#
Harter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy counters with a left to the body.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Harter.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #KD#
McCarthy drops Harter with a beautiful combination! Harter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCarthy is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Harter is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Charlie Harter has been cut.#TD#
McCarthy is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Harter is in big trouble! McCarthy is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Harter. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). David McCarthy!
The defeated Charlie Harter had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight. I'll be back, stronger, and better than ever. Thank you!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1##TD2#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
McCarthy stands up and beckons Riley to join him on the feet.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Riley throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range. #TD2#
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Riley get back to his feet.#CL2#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Riley misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD2#
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
Riley is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
McCarthy decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
McCarthy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
McCarthy stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riley wants to get back to full guard.
Riley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Riley is not content to let McCarthy control the position.#SU2#
McCarthy escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Riley throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riley scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
Riley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCarthy counters with a good, hard body kick but Riley shrugs it off. #T4#
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy. #TD2#
McCarthy scores with a takedown into Riley's guard.
McCarthy won't allow Riley to get back to his feet. #SU2#
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riley's guard.
Riley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alex Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Riley didn't expect that.
Riley is looking to stand back up but McCarthy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Riley. #REVR##SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riley sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McCarthy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Riley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David McCarthy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018

#R1#
Irvin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irvin misses with a head kick.
Paul Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Irvin in a clinch. #TD2#
Irvin jumps into guard, dragging McCarthy to the mat. #SUB2#
Irvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Irvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Irvin is tightening it up a little... McCarthy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McCarthy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McCarthy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Irvin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Irvin!
Our winner, Paul Irvin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Senchai does no damage.
Senchai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Senchai's guard.
Senchai wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Senchai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Senchai looking to control. #SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet. Senchai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.#SU#
McCarthy decides to return to a standing position.
Senchai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Senchai tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Senchai throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Senchai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Senchai is pushing McCarthy's head away, looking to escape. McCarthy manages to hold on to the position though.#T1##SUB#
McCarthy has hold of Senchai's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Senchai seems comfortable defending it but McCarthy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Senchai is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Senchai is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McCarthy couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!

Event: DARE 73
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1##KD#
Rockefeller lands a big head kick that sends McCarthy tumbling to the mat! Rockefeller takes a step backwards and waves McCarthy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like David McCarthy has been cut.#TD2#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Rockefeller is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Rockefeller's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rockefeller with a hook.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockefeller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCarthy if he has to take too many more of those.
Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
Rockefeller scores with a head kick.
Rockefeller digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
Rockefeller digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rockefeller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Rockefeller gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
Rockefeller with a nice cross.
Rockefeller drops McCarthy with a huge uppercut! McCarthy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rockefeller is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Baird clinches. #TD#
Baird gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McCarthy gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle here but Baird uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
Baird grinds an elbow into McCarthy's temple.
Baird lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy pushes Baird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baird cracks McCarthy with a big elbow.
Baird landing a few strikes. #T1#
McCarthy is trying to buck Baird off.
Baird scoring with punches from side control.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is not content to let Baird control the position.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baird connects with a nice short shot to McCarthy's temple.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Baird drops an elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baird is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCarthy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baird working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy is trying to stand.
Baird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCarthy is controlling Baird's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Baird is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
McCarthy pushes Baird off looking to stand but Baird dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Baird working McCarthy over with strikes.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Baird is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baird working McCarthy over with strikes.
Baird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Baird.
Baird working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCarthy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
McCarthy wants to control but Baird is keeping busy.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy tries to kick Baird off but Baird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCarthy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baird wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird working McCarthy over with strikes.
Baird is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Baird there.
Macadam Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Baird shoots in.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Baird avoids it easily.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baird pinned against the cage. Baird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
Baird has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baird or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy, which made it look bad.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Baird sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Baird swinging wildly here.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baird connects with a single shot there.
Baird wants to clinch but McCarthy slips to the side#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baird controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself. #SU2#
McCarthy gets to his feet - Baird follows without any prompting. #TD#
Baird shoots in and bounces McCarthy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Baird pushes his legs off easily.
Baird distracts McCarthy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baird stops McCarthy from standing up.
Baird working some strikes from top position.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Baird throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Baird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy postures up.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Baird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Baird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baird is proving hard to escape from.
Baird keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
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.
Baird striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Baird throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McCarthy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baird's guard.
Baird lands an upkick as McCarthy stands over him.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Baird won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baird is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird sets himself, and McCarthy steps forward looking for the clinch! Baird avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from McCarthy. No joy for Baird on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Baird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baird.#CL2#
McCarthy gets a clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy blocks the strikes from Baird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird scores with a few weak punches. #SU2#
McCarthy escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
McCarthy has his feet on Baird's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
Baird is putting a hurting on McCarthy here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Baird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Baird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCarthy tries to escape but Baird is in control. #T2#
McCarthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McCarthy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCarthy taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up but Baird is controlling him
Baird working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Baird has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCarthy is bucking up trying to escape but Baird cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
McCarthy is in a horrible position here. Baird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCarthy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Baird lands a heavy elbow.
Baird dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Baird working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McCarthy is still in real trouble! Can Baird finish him?
A big strike lands for Baird! That's really hurt McCarthy and he's turned his back - Baird keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Baird jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macadam Baird!
A relieved looking Macadam Baird thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1##TD#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Baird has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baird manages to get to full guard.
Baird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCarthy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Baird is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baird postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baird's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baird postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it. #SUB#
McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baird lands a couple of digs.
McCarthy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McCarthy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baird is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCarthy.
Baird is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McCarthy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baird working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
McCarthy tries to escape but Baird is in control.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird drags him back down.
Baird landing strikes.
Baird working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baird works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baird lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCarthy down.
McCarthy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baird is controlling him well.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCarthy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baird is controlling him well.
Baird lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McCarthy down.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baird asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Baird lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
McCarthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baird is working McCarthy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baird is putting a hurting on McCarthy here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCarthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McCarthy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Baird scoring with strikes.
Baird is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ES#
McCarthy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Baird looking to score a takedown here. McCarthy is defending well but Baird drives through and ends up in McCarthy's guard.#ES#
McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
McCarthy gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. McCarthy manages to retain guard.#T4#
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Baird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baird manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baird striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baird lands a decent punch to the body there.
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Baird.#CL#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.
Baird is looking for a takedown.
McCarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baird.
Baird lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
Baird keeps control of McCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baird drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Baird is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy cracks Baird with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baird manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baird is trying to defend but McCarthy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baird scores with a few weak punches. #T2#
Baird moves into full guard.
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Baird has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
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.
Baird won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
Baird scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baird forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
McCarthy has one foot on Baird's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Baird slips to the side
and Baird counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Baird is now in McCarthy's guard.#SUB#
Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Baird lands a couple of elbows.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baird prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Baird scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baird with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Baird landing with the ground and pound.
Baird wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
McCarthy pushes Baird off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Baird moves into the clinch.
Baird is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCarthy is defending well.
Baird drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Baird has him pressed against the cage.
Baird is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macadam Baird will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Baird scores with a four punch combination!
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Baird pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baird goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCarthy prevents it.
Baird wants a takedown. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baird swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.#TD2#
McCarthy gets caught flat footed, as Baird shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.
Baird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baird is controlling him.
Baird trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baird works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy controls Baird momentarily but Baird frees himself. #SUB#
Baird got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baird has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Baird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baird is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
McCarthy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Baird is in close to McCarthy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baird landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
Baird trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.
Baird scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
McCarthy wants to stand but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baird 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
During a confident post fight interview, Macadam Baird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy pushes Valdir up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdir swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdir tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdir misses with the head strike.
Valdir can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Valdir has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdir throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy. #T1#
Valdir misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Valdir misses its target.#CL2#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdir. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Valdir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Valdir misses with some punches.
Valdir swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdir misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Valdir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
Valdir can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdir swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Valdir tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valdir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##CL2#
Valdir tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valdir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdir working aggressively here. #BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy has Valdir up against the cage in a clinch. #T4##BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Valdir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valdir wants it to stay on the feet.
Valdir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdir stuffs the takedown.
Carlos Valdir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Valdir walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and Valdir counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdir defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valdir swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valdir tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdir can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdir lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdir.
Valdir can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Valdir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Valdir misses with the head strike.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy rushes Valdir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Valdir up against the cage.
Valdir misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Valdir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
Valdir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Valdir misses with a punch to the body.
Valdir misses with a body punch.
Valdir struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
Valdir misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Valdir fails to land.
Valdir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Valdir. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch. #T3#
McCarthy lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdir's head.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valdir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Valdir misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdir working aggressively here.
Valdir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Valdir up against the cage.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Valdir.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
David McCarthy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Valdir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Valdir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carlos Valdir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.#CL2#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Valdir in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Valdir in a clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Valdir.
Valdir has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Valdir struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Valdir with a series of wild strikes but Valdir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Valdir's shoulder, as Valdir tries to avoid the shot.
Valdir seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
David McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy misses with a straight right. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
Valdir misses with some punches.
Valdir misses with a punch to the body.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdir.
Valdir misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Valdir.#T2#
Valdir tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdir. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valdir counter with a right hand. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches. #BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Valdir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Valdir moves away from the strike by McCarthy. #CL2#
McCarthy rushes Valdir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valdir misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Valdir misses with some punches. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Valdir. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Valdir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy cracks Valdir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
McCarthy scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Valdir.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and pushes Valdir back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carlos Valdir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdir works on McCarthy's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valdir pinned against the cage. Valdir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
David 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018

#R1#
McCarthy throws a head kick but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Al Hammad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Al Hammad fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Hammad, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Al Hammad closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.#TD2#
Al Hammad tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Al Hammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
Al Hammad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy blocks the strikes from Al Hammad.
McCarthy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Al Hammad. #SU2#
McCarthy stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in and bounces Al Hammad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Al Hammad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
McCarthy wants to get up but he can't break Al Hammad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
McCarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Al Hammad, up you get!
Al Hammad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bashaad Al Hammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
Al Hammad goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Al Hammad gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
McCarthy prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##TD#
Al Hammad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Al Hammad is controlling him well.
McCarthy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Al Hammad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head. #SUB2#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.#ES2#
McCarthy has one foot on Al Hammad's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Hammad shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Hammad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCarthy stalks Al Hammad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Al Hammad's face. Al Hammad staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Bashaad Al Hammad has been cut.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Hammad shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Hammad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcCarthy.#T3#
McCarthy lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Al Hammad up against the cage.
Al Hammad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCarthy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Hammad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Al Hammad tries for a takedown but McCarthy manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy gets underhooks to prevent Al Hammad's takedown attempt. #TD2#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Al Hammad to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Hammad prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Al Hammad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Al Hammad is sitting in close to McCarthy's body. McCarthy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Al Hammad is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Al Hammad is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McCarthy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McCarthy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1#
McCarthy throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.#CL2#
McCarthy drives through and clinches with Monkey against the cage. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Monkey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monkey pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Monkey scores with a push kick.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monkey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McCarthy darts in trying to clinch
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCarthy's knee momentarily.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and pushes Monkey back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey. #TD2#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Monkey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Monkey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monkey sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Monkey is controlling him. #T2#
Monkey stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monkey passes into side control.
Monkey controls the position from side control.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monkey asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Monkey takes a little break here. McCarthy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Monkey happy to just control the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
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 is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks McCarthy off balance momentarily.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Monkey counters with a quick kick to the body but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.#TD2#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCarthy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McCarthy tries to stand but Monkey controls the position and pulls McCarthy into his guard.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Monkey won't let him.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCarthy throws a strike but Monkey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Monkey breaks from the clinch. #T1#
McCarthy connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
Monkey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monkey punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Monkey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monkey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Monkey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Monkey.
Monkey tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it. #T3#
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monkey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkey circles away.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monkey moves away
and Monkey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCarthy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Monkey needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey lands the left hand.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Monkey slips to the side
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Monkey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarthy.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCarthy if he has to take too many more of those.
McCarthy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
McCarthy wants to counter the offense by Monkey and move into the clinch position.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
Monkey connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monkey throws a push kick but McCarthy slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Monkey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Monkey wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy tries to stand and escape but Monkey actually recovers to full guard.
Monkey is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Monkey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monkey controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Monkey has passed into side control.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Monkey controls the position.
Demon Monkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy tries to escape but Monkey is in control.
McCarthy is looking to regain half guard here but Monkey keeps moving and retains side control.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy pushes Monkey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monkey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy closes the distance but Monkey moves to the side
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCarthy's knee momentarily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Monkey gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
McCarthy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCarthy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Monkey lands a slapping body shot.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy closes the distance but Monkey moves to the side
and Monkey counters with a low kick, right behind McCarthy 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Nieche.#CL2#
McCarthy pushes Nieche up against the cage in a clinch.
Nieche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nieche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nieche cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
Nieche 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.
A punch lands to the side of McCarthy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Nieche is out of range.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
Nieche keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy looks for a takedown but Nieche sprawls well.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Nieche.
Nieche is working McCarthy over against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Nieche.
Nieche throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Nieche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nieche.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Nieche and presses him up against the cage.
Nieche is pushing McCarthy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Nieche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Nieche displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCarthy up against the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nieche thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Nieche misses with a looping left.#CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Nieche wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nieche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nieche is trying to break free.
Nieche can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Nieche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nieche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nieche goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Nieche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
McCarthy looks for a takedown but Nieche sprawls well.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Nieche keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Nieche gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Friedrich Nieche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Donk. Nieche catches McCarthy right on the button with a cross.
Nieche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCarthy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nieche jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Nieche throws a shot to the body.
Nieche stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Nieche misses its target.
Nieche misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Nieche feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McCarthy sprawling to the canvas! McCarthy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nieche finish him?! #ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Nieche finish him?
McCarthy looks winded!
Nieche fakes the body blow, causing McCarthy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! McCarthy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Friedrich Nieche!

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 5248 p4p, 498 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4084 p4p, 400 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCarthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

180 cm
37 yrs
173 lbs

170 cm
23 yrs
138 lbs

McCarthy

Charles

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.

McCarthy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (0) Charles

McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.

McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

McCarthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles controlling the position well.

McCarthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (5) vs (0) Charles

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy is working for a guillotine from mount but Charles frees his head quite easily.
Charles manages to regain half guard. Good work.

McCarthy is looking for submissions but instead, Charles has regained full guard.

McCarthy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Charles dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (5) vs (2) Charles
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCarthy's guard.
Charles is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy works his way to full guard. Good work.

McCarthy working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.

McCarthy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charles uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (5) vs (5) Charles
McCarthy is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
McCarthy trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.
McCarthy is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looks to move to half guard but instead Charles has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McCarthy (5) vs (7) Charles
McCarthy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (7) vs (7) Charles
Charles working a defensive guard but McCarthy passes into half guard.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
Charles regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Charles slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (7) vs (9) Charles

McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Charles defends well.

McCarthy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Charles stacks McCarthy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Charles!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (7) vs (12) Charles
Charles trying to control the position but McCarthy is working away.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to work for a sweep but Charles has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McCarthy (7) vs (14) Charles
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
Charles wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCarthy (7) vs (17) Charles
McCarthy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McCarthy tries to escape the position.

McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Charles's arms.
McCarthy can't escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Charles just sinks the hooks in.
McCarthy turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (9) vs (17) Charles
Charles controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.

McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Charles slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (9) vs (19) Charles
Charles pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Charles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

McCarthy with the active half guard here but Charles passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (9) vs (22) Charles
Charles wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McCarthy tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McCarthy (9) vs (24) Charles
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Charles is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCarthy (9) vs (27) Charles
Charles has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Charles controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
McCarthy is trying to break free.
McCarthy prevents Charles from getting a body triangle.
Well, with Charles on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCarthy turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (11) vs (27) Charles
McCarthy pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Charles won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
Charles gets back to full guard.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (11) vs (29) Charles

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to hit a switch here but Charles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCarthy there!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (11) vs (32) Charles
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Charles controlling from mount.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
Charles is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 32 to 11.
A very excited looking Rubens Charles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 6475 p4p, 562 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 4848 p4p, 482 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

199 cm
32 yrs
250 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
173 lbs

Harada

McCarthy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kenuichio Harada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

McCarthy rushes Harada and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Harada has hold of one of McCarthy's legs. McCarthy is fighting the takedown attempt but Harada gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harada (2) vs (0) McCarthy
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.

McCarthy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harada escapes and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harada (5) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
McCarthy gets back to half guard.
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada sitting in guard, not really doing much.

McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Harada defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harada won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.

McCarthy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harada has passed into half guard!

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harada pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
Harada controlling the pace.

McCarthy with the active half guard here but Harada passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harada (8) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy looks to move to half guard but instead Harada has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Harada (10) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling from mount.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Harada has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCarthy regains half guard.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep. Harada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harada pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harada is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

McCarthy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harada pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harada (13) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harada manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCarthy to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Harada (16) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy wants to escape the position.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCarthy rolls, trying to escape but Harada keeps control of the position.
Harada is riding his opponent, not letting McCarthy buck him off.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harada avoiding McCarthy 's attempts to control his hands.
McCarthy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McCarthy is trying to break free.
Harada biding his time, controlling McCarthy.
Harada gets his hands free as McCarthy looks to control.
McCarthy is in bad spot here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Harada's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harada is riding his opponent, not letting McCarthy buck him off.
Harada continues to stall.
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCarthy trying to control the hands but Harada breaks the grip.
McCarthy is in bad spot here.
McCarthy just trying to survive but Harada is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Harada controlling from the back.
Harada has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harada is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harada controlling the positon.
Harada controlling well, preventing McCarthy from escaping the position.
Harada controls the position.
Harada is hanging on to McCarthy's back as he tries to escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harada is trying to stick to McCarthy's back but McCarthy is turning into Harada. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harada's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCarthy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (16) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Harada is retaining full guard.
Harada is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture.

McCarthy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harada has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (18) vs (2) McCarthy
Harada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

McCarthy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harada stacks McCarthy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harada!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harada (21) vs (2) McCarthy

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
McCarthy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harada presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Harada (23) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
McCarthy has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Harada (26) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Harada manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCarthy to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Harada (29) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy trying to control the hands but Harada breaks the grip.
McCarthy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Harada off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harada has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCarthy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Harada keeps control of the position as McCarthy tries to break free.
Harada controlling the position well here. McCarthy rolled but Harada kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCarthy is really stuck here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harada has good solid back control here.
Harada keeps control of the position as McCarthy tries to break free.
McCarthy trying to control the hands but Harada won't let him.
McCarthy is trying to break free.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling the position well here. McCarthy rolled but Harada kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harada doesn't have the hooks in and McCarthy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (29) vs (4) McCarthy

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harada puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Harada jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harada (34) vs (4) McCarthy
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy looking for a sweep but Harada has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Harada (36) vs (4) McCarthy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy can't escape the position.
Harada manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCarthy to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Harada (39) vs (4) McCarthy

And that's the end of the fight!
Harada takes the fight on points by 39 to 4.
A victorious Kenuichio Harada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018

#R1#
McCarthy lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range. #CL#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but McCarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy slips a jab from Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCarthy walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Silva gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.#SU#
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
McCarthy pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch. #T2#
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
McCarthy forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
McCarthy clinches with his opponent. #BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
McCarthy decides to return to a standing position.
Silva tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
Silva looks winded!#KD#
McCarthy lands a big right hand that sends Silva crashing to the mat! McCarthy stays standing though and waves Silva back to his feet!#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage. #CL#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is trying to break free.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McCarthy instigates a clinch. #BC#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it. #BC#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can McCarthy finish him?#SU#
McCarthy stands up from half guard. #CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gilberto Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
David McCarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Silva.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily. #CL#
McCarthy has managed to clinch. #T1##BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but McCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva is breathing heavily.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that has Silva reeling! McCarthy follows up with more punches and Silva is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David McCarthy!

Event: EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 7188 p4p, 595 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2658 p4p, 286 weight class). McCarthy comes into the arena with Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

180 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

173 cm
28 yrs
153 lbs

McCarthy

Joey

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joey pinned against the cage. Joey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Joey closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Joey goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCarthy prevents it.
McCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Joey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Joey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (0) vs (2) Joey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey's corner is telling him to maintain position.

McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Joey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joey.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Joey trying to mount his opponent but McCarthy defends it.

Joey is looking for a kimura here.
Joey is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy trying to control from the bottom.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joey stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (5) Joey
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy tries to buck Joey off but Joey is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joey tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Joey controls the position from side control.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
Joey controlling the position from side mount.

Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCarthy tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joey's best efforts.
Joey moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (8) Joey

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy wants to control but Joey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Joey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCarthy tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position.
Joey staying calm.
Let's hope that Joey 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.

Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Joey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Joey is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Joey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.

McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joey wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
Joey is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
Joey is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Joey.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.

Joey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Joey slows the pace down in half guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
Joey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
Joey not doing much here.
Joey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (11) Joey

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joey is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McCarthy is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: McCarthy (0) vs (14) Joey
Joey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McCarthy wants to escape the position.
Joey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well,McCarthy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McCarthy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Joey on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McCarthy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Joey is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Joey is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.

Joey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCarthy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCarthy for a finish.
McCarthy tries to escape but Joey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCarthy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joey's guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (14) Joey
Joey working a defensive guard here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey 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.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.

McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 14 to 2.
Tribbiani Joey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos (ranked 4170 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 5990 p4p, 525 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
33 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

Mythos

McCarthy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mythos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mythos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mythos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Mythos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mythos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Mythos darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Mythos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (0) McCarthy
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy being controlled here, momentarily.

McCarthy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mythos stacks McCarthy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mythos!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (5) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mythos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mythos trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy trying to control the position.

McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mythos defends it easily.
Mythos advances to half guard.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mythos pulls his head out easily.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mythos is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
Mythos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McCarthy looking for subs from the bottom but Mythos mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (8) vs (0) McCarthy
Mythos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mythos (11) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCarthy tries to break free.
McCarthy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mythos keeps control of the position easily here as McCarthy tries to buck him off.
McCarthy breaks Mythos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (11) vs (2) McCarthy

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Mythos is keeping the position.
Mythos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mythos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mythos.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mythos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (13) vs (2) McCarthy

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
Mythos taking a breather here.
Mythos continues to stall.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
Mythos is staying tight to McCarthy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to remain calm as Mythos controls from the top position.
McCarthy gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.
Mythos'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.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mythos passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (19) vs (2) McCarthy

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mythos is staying active.

McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Mythos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mythos pulls his head out easily.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mythos trying to mount his opponent but McCarthy defends it.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mythos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mythos pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mythos is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Mythos.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mythos slows the pace down in half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos prevents McCarthy from improving his position.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mythos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mythos pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Mythos is controlling well.
Mythos passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (22) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is staying tight to McCarthy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is looking to regain half guard here but Mythos keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
A victorious Mack Mythos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 5901 p4p, 519 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 3883 p4p, 434 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCarthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
179 lbs

McCarthy

Mankowski

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Mankowski's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (0) Mankowski
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.

McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Mankowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mankowski manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Mankowski's guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.

McCarthy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. McCarthy seems to have locked his on tight now - Mankowski screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for McCarthy, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David McCarthy!

Event: Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25424 p4p, 685 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 5710 p4p, 519 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David McCarthy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

173 cm
18 yrs
157 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

Mahomes

McCarthy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Mahomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahomes to the ground. McCarthy is now in Mahomes's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mahomes (0) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Mahomes slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (2) vs (2) McCarthy
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mahomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.

McCarthy working for a triangle but Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Mahomes looking to pass the guard.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.

McCarthy working for a triangle but Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.

Mahomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.

McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.

McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahomes is aware though and is defending well.

McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.

McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahomes is aware though and is defending well.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahomes is aware though and is defending well.
Mahomes pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mahomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahomes pulls his head out easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mahomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Mahomes sits in half guard.
McCarthy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahomes pulls his head out easily.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahomes pulls his head out easily.
Mahomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy pulls Mahomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mahomes from doing any damage or advancing position.

McCarthy working for a triangle but Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mahomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Mahomes postures up.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.

McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy is pulling down on Mahomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Mahomes, at least for the moment.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.

McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Mahomes defends easily.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.

McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.

McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahomes defends it easily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Mahomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.

Mahomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahomes has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
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.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
McCarthy has control of Mahomes's left arm, preventing Mahomes from doing any damage.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
McCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Mahomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy moves into full guard.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.

McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahomes defends well.

McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahomes defends it easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.

Mahomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahomes has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy looks winded!
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahomes is one step ahead there.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.

McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahomes is aware though and is defending well.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy pulls Mahomes in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahomes wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and McCarthy gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
McCarthy wins on points by 3 to 2.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
McGregor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregor obliges.
McCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
McGregor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McGregor connects with a knee to the head.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregor obliges.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
McGregor with a knee to the head.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCarthy's face.
McCarthy has McGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor lands a shot to the body.#T2#
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor. #T3#
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
McGregor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCarthy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGregor can turn it around.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.#T4#
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but McCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as McCarthy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
McGregor scores with a kick to the body.
McGregor connects with a jab.#CL2#
McGregor rushes McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor connects with a knee to the head.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range. #T1#
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGregor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McCarthy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor wants to control but McCarthy postures up.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy working away.#T2#
McCarthy is trying to ground and pound but McGregor uses the momentary lack of control by McCarthy to regain half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but McGregor defends it. #SUB#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
McGregor is concentrating on defense, preventing McCarthy from advancing position.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
McGregor kicks McCarthy off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGregor is trying to stand up here but McCarthy is controlling him well. #T3#
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
McGregor regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy is looking to pass McGregor's guard but actually McGregor recovers to full guard. #SUB#
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 prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms. #T1#
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
McGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
A short left from McGregor.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
McGregor working McCarthy over with knees to the body.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
McCarthy is looking for a takedown.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DARE 22
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qasi is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Qasi circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi works the jab nicely.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Qasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Qasi cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Qasi scores with a nice strike.
Qasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
enabling Qasi to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Qasi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Qasi lands a big head kick that sends McCarthy tumbling to the mat! Qasi takes a step backwards and waves McCarthy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Qasi finish him?
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Qasi sprawls well.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McCarthy to the canvas! McCarthy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Qasi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1#
Chigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Chigg's guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Chigg keeps moving. #SU2#
McCarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chigg, up you get! #TD2#
McCarthy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chigg keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #SU2#
McCarthy stands up from Chigg's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Chigg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chigg pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chigg is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Chigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chigg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Chigg 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chigg is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Chigg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chigg manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Chigg's guard.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chigg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Chigg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chigg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chigg defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chigg.
Chigg trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Chigg stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.#SUB2#
McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Chigg is controlling him.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chigg.
Chigg trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Chigg landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB2#
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chigg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chigg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chigg throws a big elbow that misses.
Chigg works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Chigg postures up.
Chigg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chigg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chigg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chigg pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Chigg. #T4##SUB2#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy trying to control here.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chigg not doing much here. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chigg pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chigg. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chigg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chigg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Chigg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chigg cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Chigg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chigg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chigg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Good standup being displayed there by Chigg as he connects with a hook.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Chigg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burro Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Chigg shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Chigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy has Chigg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chigg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigg.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
Chigg misses with some punches.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chigg pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
A body shot lands from Chigg.
Chigg is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chigg down to the mat. Chigg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Chigg looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Chigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burro Chigg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chigg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chigg throws a good cross that connects.
Chigg works the jab nicely.
Chigg jabs at McCarthy's body.
Chigg fakes the leg kick and cracks McCarthy in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chigg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chigg lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!#KD#
Chigg cracks McCarthy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chigg has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCarthy to stand back up!
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
Chigg ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McCarthy out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Burro Chigg!
A victorious Burro Chigg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 3795 p4p, 350 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 1740 p4p, 80 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCarthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. David McCarthy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

180 cm
34 yrs
166 lbs

167 cm
31 yrs
143 lbs

McCarthy

Pettis

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into Pettis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.

Pettis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McCarthy is defending well. Pettis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McCarthy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pettis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Pettis!
Our winner, Anthony Pettis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 3698 p4p, 369 weight class) and Chester Jones (ranked 2189 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. This should be a great matchup!

180 cm
34 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
23 yrs
143 lbs

McCarthy

Jones

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones can't get the takedown.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones wants a takedown.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.

Jones scores with a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (0) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCarthy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCarthy.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (5) Jones
McCarthy is not content to let Jones control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCarthy's legs.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

McCarthy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jones. Oh but McCarthy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jones goes limp - he's gone! McCarthy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McCarthy!

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 3685 p4p, 361 weight class) and Juu Dyon (ranked 4865 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCarthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

180 cm
34 yrs
166 lbs

150 cm
22 yrs
165 lbs

McCarthy

Dyon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Dyon darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Dyon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dyon wants to take the fight to the mat but McCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dyon goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Dyon clinches up with McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dyon.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.
McCarthy is trying to drag Dyon to the mat but Dyon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

McCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dyon can't fight it off and eventually McCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Dyon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon working a defensive guard but McCarthy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (5) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon is not content to let McCarthy control the position.

McCarthy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dyon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCarthy's guard! Nice work there by Dyon!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (5) vs (2) Dyon

McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dyon is aware though and is defending well.
Dyon wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.

Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyon passes McCarthy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dyon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dyon controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.
Dyon stalling away here and it's allowed McCarthy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.

McCarthy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dyon frees his head nicely. Oh but McCarthy has switched to an armbar! Dyon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David McCarthy!

Event: MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Wonstom throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wonstom is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy has Wonstom pressed against the cage, preventing Wonstom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Wonstom breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Wonstom tenderised McCarthy's leg. McCarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wonstom lands a leg kick that knocks McCarthy off balance momentarily.
Wonstom stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wonstom sprawls well. Wonstom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivan Wonstom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Wonstom scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
McCarthy shoots in but Wonstom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wonstom connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCarthy shoots in but Wonstom avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonstom circles away.
Wonstom looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonstom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wonstom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wonstom throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wonstom.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wonstom defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Wonstom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wonstom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wonstom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCarthy looks winded!
McCarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wonstom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCarthy scrambles back to his feet.
Wonstom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonstom lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Wonstom misses.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wonstom scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Wonstom connects with a crisp jab.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Wonstom finish him?
Wonstom lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
Ivan Wonstom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonstom cracks McCarthy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McCarthy falls to his knees and Wonstom doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Wonstom!
A victorious Ivan Wonstom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 4071 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 2401 p4p, 251 weight class). Ryan's entrance music is I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. A fine choice. McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. David McCarthy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

183 cm
44 yrs
159 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

Ryan

McCarthy

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ryan (0) vs (4) McCarthy

McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well.

McCarthy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCarthy's guard! Nice work there by Ryan!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (4) McCarthy

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.

McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.

McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.

McCarthy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (4) McCarthy

Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is not content to let Ryan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ryan tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.

Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.

McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.

McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryan drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into McCarthy's guard.

McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
Ryan stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) McCarthy

Ryan tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Ryan works to advance to full mount. McCarthy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ryan (10) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
McCarthy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (10) vs (6) McCarthy

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCarthy pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

McCarthy seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan moves into full guard.

McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.

McCarthy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (12) vs (6) McCarthy
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (15) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy prevents Ryan from moving into mount.
McCarthy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (18) vs (6) McCarthy

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCarthy regains half guard.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCarthy!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (21) vs (6) McCarthy

McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ryan.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
Ryan fails to advance to McCarthy's back.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (24) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy tries to improve his position but instead Ryan has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (27) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy is really stuck here.

McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ryan's arms.
I really don't envy McCarthy right now.

McCarthy fending off the submission attempt from Ryan.
McCarthy is really stuck here.

Ryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy showing good submission defense here.
McCarthy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ryan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

McCarthy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ryan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ryan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McCarthy with him. McCarthy is trying to defend but Ryan has an arm under the chin now! McCarthy grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMANIAK 45
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Blighton throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blighton is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
Blighton is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it. #SUB#
McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blighton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Blighton is defending well.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but Blighton is defending the strikes. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Blighton 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blighton is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Blighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blighton misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Blighton can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blighton wants to control but McCarthy postures up.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from McCarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blighton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
Blighton has the hooks in. McCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCarthy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blighton tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away. #T3#
Blighton looking to finish with strikes here!
McCarthy gets back to half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Blighton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Blighton 's head to control him but Blighton postures up.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCarthy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
McCarthy keeping control of the position. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blighton wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Blighton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCarthy defends it well.
Blighton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Blighton has control of the leg.
Blighton passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blighton to the mat! Blighton manages to get full guard.
Blighton is trying to keep McCarthy in close. #SUB2#
Blighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Blighton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Blighton blocks nicely.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it. #T1#
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blighton is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
McCarthy is working for a kimura but Blighton is defending it quite comfortably.
Blighton wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blighton is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Blighton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blighton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blighton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Blighton actively working from the bottom here.
Blighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Blighton trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blighton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCarthy.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blighton trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blighton can do to turn this around?#SUB#
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Blighton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blighton sees it coming and defends easily.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blighton 's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Blighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Blighton tries to pull guard but McCarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Blighton drops back down to his feet.
Blighton tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
McCarthy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Blighton keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blighton is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blighton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blighton throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Blighton .
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Blighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy trying to control but Blighton is working from the bottom.
Blighton controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself. #T2#
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.#SUB#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Blighton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blighton manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Blighton 's guard. #SUB2#
Blighton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Blighton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Blighton moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
McCarthy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blighton regains guard.
Blighton keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Blighton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blighton wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy is working Blighton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy postures up in Blighton 's guard and throws a big left but Blighton blocks it.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Blighton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blighton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB#
Blighton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Blighton pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Blighton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blighton is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blighton looking to pass the guard.
Buster Blighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blighton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
David McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
McCarthy shoots in and bounces Theriault off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Theriault has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCarthy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
McCarthy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Theriault trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
McCarthy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Theriault has his hands clasped together but McCarthy extends and breaks Theriault's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McCarthy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McCarthy!

Event: OFC 299: Survivors
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Morrowind misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrowind is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Morrowind circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrowind tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrowind manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrowind seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrowind manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morrowind seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Iko Morrowind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Morrowind lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrowind, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrowind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Morrowind.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrowind counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McCarthy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Morrowind manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCarthy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McCarthy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Morrowind stands and steps away. McCarthy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A jab from Morrowind does it's job there.
Morrowind lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Morrowind shows good takedown defense.
Morrowind lands a slapping body shot.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Morrowind counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy looks winded!
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Morrowind ducked under it nicely.
Morrowind looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
No joy there for Morrowind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrowind lands with a right hand.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Morrowind counter with a right hand.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
and Morrowind counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy with a poor takedown #KD#
and Morrowind counters with a nice right hand that sends McCarthy toppling to the canvas! McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Morrowind finish him?!#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Morrowind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrowind finish him?
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Morrowind counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCarthy thinking.
McCarthy seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrowind misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Morrowind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrowind throws a monster overhand right that drops McCarthy! Morrowind follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iko Morrowind!
A very excited looking Iko Morrowind made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMANIAK 37 -Armstrong/Ciuchten
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Lotus throws a shot to the body. #TD#
McCarthy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Lotus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lotus looks to move to half guard but instead McCarthy has passed into mount! Damn!
McCarthy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Lotus manages to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lotus is trying to escape the mount.
McCarthy misses with a head shot.#T1#
McCarthy unloads with some shots from mount but Lotus bucks and avoids them well. #SU#
McCarthy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lotus misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lotus.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCarthy is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, McCarthy circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
McCarthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lotus!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus looks winded!#SUB#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Lotus is defending well.
Lotus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
The ground and pound from McCarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2##SUB#
McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lotus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
McCarthy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCarthy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCarthy wants to control but Lotus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lotus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lotus gets back to half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Lotus is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lotus avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Lotus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lotus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
McCarthy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lotus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McCarthy has cracked it and Lotus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McCarthy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
McCarthy scores with a jab. Melcher acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jon Melcher has been cut.
Melcher looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and pushes Melcher back into the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.#KD2#
McCarthy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Melcher sprawling to the canvas! Melcher rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McCarthy finish him?! #ROC2#
Melcher is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and McCarthy slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! McCarthy lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). David McCarthy!
Jon Melcher was interviewed post fight and said 'We tried. We failed. I guess it's back to the ol' drawing board!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017

#R1#
Tajko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
Tajko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side. #CL#
McCarthy clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tajko fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taako Tajko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy connects with a looping right hand.
Tajko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tajko walks into a straight right hand from McCarthy.#ROC#
Tajko is rocked!#TD#
McCarthy is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Tajko is in big trouble! McCarthy is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Tajko. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). David McCarthy!

Event: MMANIAK 33 Sullivan/Armstrong
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mies is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mies wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mies, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch. #CL#
McCarthy clinches. #BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
And Mies tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mies circles away. #CL#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on McCarthy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2##BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Mies pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pit Mies.
McCarthy rushes Mies and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mies is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. McCarthy piles on the pressure and Mies crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McCarthy!
Pit Mies spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.

Event: MMANIAK 30 - West vs Sullivan
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Lotus moves into the clinch successfully.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Lotus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
McCarthy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lotus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #T1#
McCarthy connects with the punch.
Lotus lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lotus throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lotus's guard.
Lotus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lotus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lotus wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment. #SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Lotus to follow him.
Lotus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Lotus gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Lotus manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lotus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
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 postures up.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Lotus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Lotus!#REVB#
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.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Lotus is having none of it. #SUB#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lotus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lotus stops McCarthy from standing up. #T3#
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Lotus pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Lotus from controlling successfully.
McCarthy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lotus defends well.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a triangle here but Lotus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCarthy tries to bench press Lotus off him but Lotus keeps the position. #T4#
McCarthy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCarthy throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lotus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lotus wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Lotus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lotus avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lotus got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lotus has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Lotus passes into half guard.
McCarthy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lotus manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Lotus's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
David McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McCarthy 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 wants to control but Lotus is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lotus quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lotus but it's paid off an McCarthy is forced to tap! Nice work by Lotus.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Lotus!
Tommy Lotus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMANIAK 29 - Dzhum vs WW
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Milner throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Milner is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McCarthy throwing strikes here but Milner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Milner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy avoids the attempt from Milner to control.#SUB2#
McCarthy swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: MMANIAK 26 Dos Santos vs Em
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
McCarthy lands an overhand right.#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendez wants to break free but McCarthy has control.
Mendez is trying to break free.#TD2#
Mendez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCarthy can't fight it off and eventually Mendez manages to take the fight to the floor. McCarthy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCarthy wants to control but Mendez postures up.
McCarthy is pushing Mendez's head away, looking to escape. Mendez manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Mendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2##CL#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Mendez jumps guard. #SU#
Mendez is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
McCarthy rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Mendez drags the fight down to the ground.
McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Mendez had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
McCarthy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendez! #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy pushes Mendez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Mendez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCarthy is trying to improve his position.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Mendez drags him back down.
McCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes.
McCarthy gets back to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up but Mendez is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mendez moves into full mount! McCarthy won't be happy about that!
Mendez blocks McCarthy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mendez rushes McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez tries to break free but McCarthy pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mendez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mendez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mendez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McCarthy has his hands clasped together but Mendez extends and breaks McCarthy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Mendez!
Tiago Mendez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darrow pinned against the cage. Darrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.#CL2#
McCarthy gets a clinch.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
McCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fergus Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Darrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darrow throws out the jab. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
McCarthy is just content to waste time from the top position. Darrow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1##SUB#
McCarthy stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Darrow throws up his legs and catches McCarthy in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McCarthy tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Darrow! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fergus Darrow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darrow lands an overhand right.
Darrow lands with an uppercut that bounces McCarthy off the cage and back into range.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrow as he avoids it easily.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Darrow counters with a straight right hand.
Ramsay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
An attempted straight right counter from Darrow misses the target.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darrow connects with a body shot.
Darrow scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darrow circles away.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Darrow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarthy.
McCarthy looks winded!
Darrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCarthy's calf.
Darrow lands with a good body shot.
Darrow scores with a punch to the head.
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darrow blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Darrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramsay Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Darrow circles away easily
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darrow is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Darrow shuts the power down on McCarthy. Lights out, game over! Darrow is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramsay Darrow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lainey gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy is trying to trip Lainey. He has hold of a leg but Lainey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCarthy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McCarthy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Lainey wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him. #SUB#
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.
Lainey keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #SU#
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lainey thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
Lainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lainey wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
Lainey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lainey misses with the head strike.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Lainey holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet. #T1##TD#
McCarthy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lainey is trying to keep an underhook but McCarthy manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lainey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCarthy.
Lainey is trying to escape back to his feet but McCarthy uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lainey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lainey is not content to let McCarthy control the position. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Lainey is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here as McCarthy stalls from top position.
Lainey tries to escape but McCarthy is in control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy tries for a kimura but Lainey is defending well. #SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lainey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lainey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lainey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Lainey is pushing McCarthy's head away, looking to escape. McCarthy manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lainey defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
McCarthy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lainey is trying to escape and McCarthy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lainey is forced to tap! Nice work there by McCarthy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McCarthy!
A pretty intense looking David McCarthy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Radford .#TD#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Radford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Radford wanted to stand there but McCarthy had control of the position. #SUB#
McCarthy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Radford has his hands clasped together but McCarthy extends and breaks Radford 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McCarthy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Dave Radford stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck u! Fuck your family!'.

Event: MMANIAK 19
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by Arcuri.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri scores with a hook.
Arcuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy lands with a nice combination. Arcuri backs away looking to recover.
Arcuri scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Arcuri bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McCarthy! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
McCarthy is rocked!
Arcuri gets to his feet and stands over McCarthy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McCarthy felt that one! Arcuri unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McCarthy from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Sixx looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
McCarthy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McCarthy looks winded!
Sixx fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy tries to land a front kick but Sixx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Sixx shoots in.
McCarthy unleashes a big counter combination but Sixx bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sixx closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Sixx pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Sixx . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sixx attempts a counter takedown but McCarthy avoids it well and moves away.
Sixx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCarthy enables Sixx to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCarthy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
McCarthy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sixx frees his head nicely. Oh but McCarthy has switched to an armbar! Sixx is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David McCarthy!
A pretty intense looking David McCarthy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: MMANIAK 14
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
McCarthy lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath McCarthy's ribcage. McCarthy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCarthy blocking some punches.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A hook to the body from Anderson. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson working aggressively here.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCarthy or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Anderson backs off McCarthy throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.#T3#
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away. #CL#
McCarthy tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath McCarthy's ribcage. McCarthy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Anderson.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
McCarthy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
McCarthy tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy blocking some punches.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy blocking some punches.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Anderson tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson controlling McCarthy's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard. #REVR#
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Anderson slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
Anderson stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCarthy won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McCarthy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
McCarthy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Check out the look on Anderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SU#
Anderson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anderson scores with a jab. McCarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Anderson clinches.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCarthys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson gets through McCarthy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
McCarthy tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCarthys head.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Anderson lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Anderson.
Mr Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCarthy has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.#T3#
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of McCarthy's head.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Mr Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy looking for a takedown.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of McCarthy's head. #TD2#
McCarthy pulls Anderson into guard.
Anderson is pushing down on McCarthy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCarthy is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCarthy has a hand on Anderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Anderson!
After the big win, Mr Anderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Fists and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMANIAK 12 - 170' tournament
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
McCarthy misses with a wild combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Em backwards. #BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Em goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCarthy. #CUT#
It looks like Boris Em has been cut.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Em moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Em feints the counter takedown.#TD#
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Em looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Em looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCarthy tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU#
McCarthy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Em to get to his feet.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Em with the counter takedown but McCarthy avoids it easily.#TD#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Em's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCarthy wants to stand but Em is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Em has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Em's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from McCarthy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
McCarthy wants to get up but he can't break Em's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Em is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy wants to stand but Em is controlling his posture from full guard.
McCarthy 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Em to follow him. #CL#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Em up against the ropes.#T3##TD#
McCarthy gets control of Em's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCarthy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Em gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
McCarthy clinches up with Em and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
McCarthy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Em regains guard. #SUB2#
Em is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Em had control of the position. #SUB2#
Em working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
Em looks winded!
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
McCarthy controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Em working for submissions but it's allowed McCarthy to get to half guard. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
McCarthy clinches up against the ropes.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #TD#
McCarthy gets control of Em's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCarthy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Em stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCarthy looks to land a combination. Em sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Em's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a knee strike.
McCarthy lands a right hand. #TD#
McCarthy has hold of one of Em's legs. Em is fighting the takedown attempt but McCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Em looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily. #SUB#
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Em has his foot on McCarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCarthy works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Em won't let him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Em to follow him. #CL#
McCarthy has managed to clinch. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
McCarthy jumps into guard, dragging Em to the mat. #SU2#
Em decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCarthy, up you get!
McCarthy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Em is breathing heavily.
Em blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
Em is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Em tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in and bounces Em off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
McCarthy tries to stand but Em is controlling from the bottom.
Em striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems. #T2#
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Em works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCarthy wants to stand but Em has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCarthy passes Em's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Em wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well. #SUB2#
Em actively working from the bottom here.
Em is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy wants to stand but Em has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
McCarthy prevents Em from improving his position.
Em really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy wants to stand but Em has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Em does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy wants to stand but Em has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Em takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCarthy scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Em in a clinch. #TD#
McCarthy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Em gets to his feet. McCarthy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Em. Em gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy is looking for a counter combo.
McCarthy throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Em's jaw, knocking him onto his back! McCarthy dives in looking to finish as Em flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block McCarthy's strikes! McCarthy is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Em's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Em was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: PLMMA 33 - "Pacio Tribute"
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Erschov lands a head kick!
Erschov fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Erschov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCarthy's coaches at Bonsai Club MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Erschov is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Erschov looking to pass the guard.
Erschov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy has control of Erschov's left arm, preventing Erschov from doing any damage.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erschov's guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Erschov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Erschov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McCarthy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erschov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erschov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erschov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Erschov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McCarthy's body to avoid the submission. McCarthy has instead reached around Erschov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McCarthy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pacio 32 Hendo Come Back
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Nomo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nomo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nomo is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nomo defends it well.
Nomo misses with a series of wild punches.
Nomo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nomo.#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nomo is trying to defend but McCarthy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nomo missing with punches from the bottom.
Nomo is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nomo trying to strike off his back.
McCarthy won't allow Nomo to sweep him here.
Nomo being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.
McCarthy prevents Nomo from improving his position.
Nomo missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McCarthy throwing shots but Nomo is blocking nicely.
Nomo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nomo connecting with a few gentle strikes.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nomo's head.
Nomo missing with punches from the bottom.
Nomo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nomo throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Nomo is defending well. #T2#
Nomo tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Nomo is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nomo tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Nomo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nomo striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
Nomo 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.
Nomo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nomo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Nomo striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nomo is keeping the position for now.
Nomo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Nomo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nomo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Nomo both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Nomo misses.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Nomo tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy works over Nomo's head and body with a nice combination.
Nomo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Nomo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
Nomo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McCarthy has picked Nomo up - he's going for a ride! McCarthy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
McCarthy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nomo throws a strike from the bottom but McCarthy passes into side control!
Nomo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Nomo manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Nomo is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Nomo just sinks the hooks in.
McCarthy is really stuck here. #SUB#
Nomo is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nomo lands with a hammerfist to the side of McCarthy's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nomo throwing damaging strikes from the back! McCarthy could be in trouble here! #SUB#
Nomo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCarthy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Nomo tightening his grip on McCarthy, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
McCarthy feints and as Nomo raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nomo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McCarthy trying to control but Nomo is working from the bottom.
Nomo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nomo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nomo striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nomo is on top in guard. #REVR#
McCarthy is trying to keep Nomo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nomo postures up. #T1#
Nomo is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Nomo is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nomo lands a couple of elbows.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Nomo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nomo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nomo throwing strikes but missing.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it. #SUB2#
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nomo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nomo throws a strike but McCarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nomo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nomo won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here. #T2#
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nomo is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Nomo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nomo wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Nomo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nomo is one step ahead there.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy trying to control the position here.
Shintaro Nomo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Nomo throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Nomo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nomo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nomo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nomo is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Nomo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nomo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Nomo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nomo throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nomo defends well.#T4#
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nomo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nomo throws a big elbow that misses.
Nomo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nomo defends it easily.
Nomo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nomo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomo throws an elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nomo's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!#REVB#
Nomo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nomo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo dominated that second round.
That's time! Nomo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Nomo does no damage.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Nomo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nomo throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
Nomo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Nomo gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Nomo manages to retain guard.
McCarthy stands and throws Nomo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nomo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nomo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nomo sees it coming and defends easily.
Nomo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy prevents Nomo from improving his position.
Nomo throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Nomo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nomo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nomo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nomo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nomo throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nomo postures up. #SUB2#
Nomo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shintaro Nomo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nomo trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nomo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nomo throwing strikes but missing.
Nomo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nomo stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
Nomo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nomo stands up over McCarthy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nomo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nomo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nomo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nomo working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Nomo slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
Nomo is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Nomo seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nomo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCarthy is not content to let Nomo control the position.
McCarthy punching from the bottom.
Nomo trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nomo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nomo pulls his head out easily.
Nomo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nomo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Nomo pushes him away.
Nomo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nomo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
Nomo raining down shots from the mount!
Nomo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nomo is landing with some decent strikes but McCarthy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shintaro Nomo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nomo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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