PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pytmis Unjklwn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy has chosen False Pretense as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Unjklwn
vs
McCarthy

168 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pytmis Unjklwn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unjklwn shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Unjklwn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unjklwn is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Unjklwn circles away and we're back to standing.
Unjklwn tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Unjklwn.
McCarthy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McCarthy duly obliges.

It looks like Pytmis Unjklwn has been cut.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unjklwn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pytmis Unjklwn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Unjklwn.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Unjklwn moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Unjklwn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Unjklwn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
Unjklwn walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
Unjklwn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
Unjklwn is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Unjklwn to the mat! Unjklwn manages to get full guard.
Unjklwn keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Unjklwn keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Unjklwn blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unjklwn keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Unjklwn avoids it really well and circles away.
Unjklwn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Unjklwn backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McCarthy. No joy for Unjklwn on that attempt.
McCarthy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCarthy throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Unjklwn which made him look bad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCarthy!
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Unjklwn's body.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Unjklwn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Unjklwn which made him look bad.
Unjklwn tries a head kick but it misses.
Unjklwn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unjklwn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
Unjklwn throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Unjklwn avoids them all with ease.
Unjklwn tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Unjklwn.
Unjklwn avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
Unjklwn scores with a three punch combo!
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Unjklwn circles away.
McCarthy throws a jab when Unjklwn was well out of range.
Unjklwn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unjklwn throws a combination that misses
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Unjklwn backing up. Unjklwn nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.
McCarthy punishes Unjklwn's body with a nice straight punch.
Unjklwn swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Unjklwn.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Unjklwn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unjklwn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Unjklwn misses with a head kick.
Unjklwn has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy counters with a one-two to the body.
McCarthy connects with a right hand. Unjklwn shakes it off.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Unjklwn.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Unjklwn throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Unjklwn counters with a low kick, right behind McCarthy 's knee.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unjklwn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Unjklwn shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Unjklwn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unjklwn tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Unjklwn somewhat.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pytmis Unjklwn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Unjklwn fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy throws a front kick aimed at Unjklwn's knee but Unjklwn avoids it well.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.

McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unjklwn, pushing him back against the cage.
Unjklwn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Unjklwn fails to pull guard.
Unjklwn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCarthy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pytmis Unjklwn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unjklwn fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unjklwn tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.

McCarthy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCarthy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Unjklwn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Unjklwn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCarthy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Unjklwn, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy trying to control but Unjklwn is working from the bottom.
McCarthy postures up in Unjklwn's guard and throws a big left but Unjklwn blocks it.
McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Unjklwn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Unjklwn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarthy.
Unjklwn misses with a head kick.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unjklwn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
Unjklwn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unjklwn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Unjklwn throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unjklwn fails with a takedown attempt.
Unjklwn misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy with a hook.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
Unjklwn shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Unjklwn avoids nicely.
McCarthy throws a body kick the misses
and Unjklwn counters with a big head kick but McCarthy shrugs it off.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses

and Unjklwn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Unjklwn tries to pull guard but McCarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Unjklwn drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
Unjklwn tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
Unjklwn jumps guard but McCarthy stands there with Unjklwn around his waist. Unjklwn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Unjklwn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Unjklwn 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. Unjklwn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Unjklwn stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Unjklwn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unjklwn as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unjklwn fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unjklwn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pytmis Unjklwn's cut.
That's time! Unjklwn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Unjklwn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pytmis Unjklwn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unjklwn defends it nicely.
Unjklwn shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCarthy clobbers Unjklwn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Unjklwn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pytmis Unjklwn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McCarthy duly obliges.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Unjklwn moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Unjklwn.
Unjklwn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a body kick.
Unjklwn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Unjklwn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Unjklwn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Unjklwn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Unjklwn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Unjklwn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Unjklwn checks it.
Unjklwn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Unjklwn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a series of strikes. Unjklwn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Unjklwn wants to clinch.
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
Unjklwn swinging wildly here.
Unjklwn tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unjklwn leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unjklwn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Unjklwn is defended easily by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Unjklwn avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy leaves Unjklwn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unjklwn throws a wild body kick that McCarthy sees coming a mile off.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Unjklwn.
Unjklwn fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Unjklwn avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unjklwn avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
Unjklwn shoots in but no luck this time.
Unjklwn has a takedown stuffed.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unjklwn.
Unjklwn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Unjklwn misses with a double jab
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McCarthy duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unjklwn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
Unjklwn throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unjklwn defends it nicely.
Ryan McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unjklwn swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Unjklwn shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Unjklwn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Unjklwn.

McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unjklwn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unjklwn is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
Unjklwn is trying to get back to full guard.
Pytmis Unjklwn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Unjklwn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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