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Event:
Bellicose - Howard vs Koning
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Stevens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCarthy defends it well.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
And Stevens tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Stevens's body. Stevens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevens tries to clinch #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
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.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy forces his way into half guard.#T1#
McCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stevens wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Stevens is defending against the submission attempts here by McCarthy.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
Stevens punching from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevens avoid being mounted?
McCarthy moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
Stevens is trying to escape the position but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Stevens 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#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stevens is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stevens to the ground. McCarthy is now in Stevens's guard.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy passes into half guard.
#T4##REVB#
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
McCarthy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stevens to stand up. #CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens taking a breather.
Stevens lands an elbow inside.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sean McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.#T1#
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been informed that Stevens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
McCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevens for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
Stevens seems a little lost for a moment, as McCarthy dominates the positioning.
Stevens is not content to let McCarthy control the position. #T3#
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy slows the pace down in half guard.
Stevens is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy blocks an elbow strike from Stevens.
McCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
McCarthy throws a body kick that misses.
Stevens wants to clinch.#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!
Stevens trying to control but McCarthy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stevens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McCarthy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T1#
Stevens is in bad spot here.
McCarthy is not going to allow Stevens to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for the RNC. #SUB#
McCarthy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Stevens do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
McCarthy doesn't have the hooks in and Stevens manages to turn into his guard.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCarthy pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
McCarthy passes to full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stevens reaches up to try and control the position but McCarthy seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stevens rolls and tries to escape and now McCarthy has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McCarthy! |
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Event:
NYCL 23 - Bateman vs Daverio
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
McCarthy rushes Avariim and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Avariim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCarthy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Avariim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avariim lands a damaging elbow.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Avariim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCarthy looking for a takedown.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCarthy avoids the elbow strike from Avariim, against the cage.
McCarthy jumps guard but Avariim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Avariim lands an elbow inside.
Avariim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sean McCarthy has been cut.
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 Avariim walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Avariim tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avariim.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but Avariim won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Avariim.
Avariim lands an elbow inside.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Avariim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avariim has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Avariim has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Avariim.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avariim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCarthy is keeping busy.
McCarthy is trying to drag Avariim to the mat but Avariim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avariim lands an elbow inside.
McCarthy is trying to push Avariim away but Avariim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#KD2#
Avariim drops McCarthy with a big knee straight up the middle! McCarthy is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#McCarthy is rocked!#T3#
Avariim fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Avariim looks to move away, McCarthy throws a big counter combo but Avariim just gets out of the way.
Oh McCarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
McCarthy drives through and clinches with Avariim against the cage.
Avariim has McCarthy pressed against the cage. He pushes McCarthy back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Avariim throws a beautiful elbow that sends McCarthy crashing to the floor! Avariim piles on the pressure with more strikes! McCarthy is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ollistor Avariim! |
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Event:
NYCL 20 - Johnson vs Mironi
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Jerry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Smith rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.
Smith stalling.
McCarthy is trying to break free.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on McCarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
McCarthy looking for a takedown.
McCarthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
McCarthy looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
McCarthy takes a shot to the head.
McCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but McCarthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
#T2#
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCarthy's brow.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh McCarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is working McCarthy over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McCarthy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Smith is unloading with more strikes now! McCarthy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Smith! |
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Event:
NYCL 12 - Foote vs Smif
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
McCarthy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
McCarthy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy controlling the position.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCarthy is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones cracks McCarthy with a solid left hand.#T1#
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCarthy is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy controlling Jones's posture.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!#REVB##SUB2#
McCarthy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##ES2#
McCarthy kicks Jones off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it. #TD2#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
McCarthy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead McCarthy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T3#
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCarthy stops Jones from standing up.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
Jones 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCarthy won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones looks to clinch #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones! #SU2#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU2#
McCarthy gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
McCarthy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCarthy's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
McCarthy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Jones stands up from McCarthy's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCarthy looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming. #TD2#
McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. McCarthy is now in Jones's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Jones 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely. #SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that McCarthy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
#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 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean McCarthy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Makmarwari has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.
Makmarwari jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makmarwari to keep the fight standing.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Makmarwari 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. #TD2#
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makmarwari was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Makmarwari working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
#SUB2#
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.
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy controlling the pace. #SUB#
Makmarwari actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
Makmarwari trying to control here.
Makmarwari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makmarwari tries to get out of 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.
Makmarwari keeping control of the position.
McCarthy not doing much here.
Makmarwari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy working over Makmarwari with some ground and pound. Makmarwari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Makmarwari actively working from the bottom here.
Makmarwari trying to control here.
#T3#
McCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCarthy is staying tight to Makmarwari 's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
McCarthy decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
McCarthy feints and as Makmarwari raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Makmarwari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy is pushing down on Makmarwari 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makmarwari is fighting to maintain full guard but McCarthy has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCarthy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
McCarthy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Makmarwari to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Makmarwari 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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 stays in close to Makmarwari 's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Makmarwari 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
McCarthy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makmarwari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makmarwari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makmarwari working a defensive guard but McCarthy manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Makmarwari get back to his feet.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
McCarthy throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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.
Makmarwari is wriggling around but McCarthy manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Sean McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Makmarwari is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by McCarthy.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
Makmarwari wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McCarthy lands with a hammerfist to the side of Makmarwari 's head.#CUT2#It looks like Omar Makmarwari has been cut.#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Makmarwari avoids the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling from the back.
McCarthy scores with punches from the back.
Makmarwari turns into McCarthy and is now in his guard.
Makmarwari being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
McCarthy has his feet on Makmarwari 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3##CL#
Makmarwari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makmarwari 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.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makmarwari jumps guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makmarwari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCarthy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makmarwari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Makmarwari . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Makmarwari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCarthy uses from the top position.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makmarwari is striking but McCarthy is not phased and passes to half guard.#SU2#
McCarthy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Makmarwari to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Makmarwari 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Makmarwari fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
McCarthy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Makmarwari to his feet. #TD2#
Makmarwari gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Makmarwari manages to retain guard.#SU2#
McCarthy stands up from Makmarwari 's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Makmarwari 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Makmarwari to follow him. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makmarwari to keep the fight standing.
Makmarwari looking to slow down the pace here.
Makmarwari crunches a lovely knee into McCarthy's ribcage.
Makmarwari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCarthy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makmarwari gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
Makmarwari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Makmarwari . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Makmarwari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makmarwari , pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Makmarwari has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McCarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Makmarwari manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy throws a body kick that misses.
Omar Makmarwari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makmarwari defending well though. #SUB2#
McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Makmarwari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Makmarwari trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy moves into full mount! Makmarwari won't be happy about that!
McCarthy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Makmarwari tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
McCarthy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Makmarwari to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Makmarwari shrugs it off.
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
Omar Makmarwari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarthy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McCarthy! |
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