PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick McCarthy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Holyfield
vs
McCarthy

188 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Holyfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Holyfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zander Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McCarthy.
Holyfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holyfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holyfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holyfield scores with a punch to the head.
Holyfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holyfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patrick McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Holyfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCarthy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holyfield lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
Holyfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Holyfield. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
Holyfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Holyfield tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Holyfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Holyfield finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
A left and a right from Holyfield both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Holyfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCarthy looks gassed!
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holyfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Holyfield shows good takedown defense.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A lazy left from Holyfield finds it's target.
Holyfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holyfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A right-left combo lands from Holyfield.
A shot to the liver by Holyfield. Beautiful body shot.
Holyfield lands a head shot.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holyfield cracks McCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield with a jab.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holyfield digs a good body shot into McCarthy's ribs.
Holyfield tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holyfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holyfield scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holyfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holyfield lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
Zander Holyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holyfield lands a lovely overhand right.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Holyfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Holyfield coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt
and Holyfield counters with a straight right hand.
Holyfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A right-left combo lands from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Holyfield jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holyfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holyfield lands a two punch combo.
McCarthy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holyfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCarthy scrambles back to his feet.
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holyfield lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield scores with a hook.
Holyfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Holyfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Holyfield connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Holyfield lands.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Holyfield counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holyfield lands with a shot to the body.
Holyfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holyfield lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holyfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holyfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander Holyfield 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.

Nice shot by Holyfield.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holyfield as he jumps to the side.
Holyfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Holyfield there.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Holyfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of McCarthy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holyfield looks to land a combination. McCarthy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holyfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holyfield dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holyfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zander Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McCarthy.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holyfield digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
Holyfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCarthy eats them both and turns towards Holyfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holyfield scores with a one two! McCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holyfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Holyfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Holyfield - just one landing.
Holyfield is working the combinations to good effect here.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
Holyfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holyfield cracks a nice hook into McCarthy's ribs.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Holyfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holyfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCarthy under the eye.
Holyfield connects with a single shot there.
McCarthy moves forwards but Holyfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a shot to the body.
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holyfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holyfield lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Holyfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holyfield lands with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holyfield, as that shot connected.
Holyfield clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holyfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCarthy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zander Holyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Holyfield is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCarthy.
Holyfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
Holyfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Holyfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holyfield throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holyfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Holyfield catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Patrick McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holyfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCarthy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCarthy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Holyfield.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
Holyfield connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
Holyfield cracks McCarthy with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Holyfield.
McCarthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Holyfield.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holyfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holyfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holyfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holyfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Holyfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Holyfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holyfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.
Holyfield slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander Holyfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Holyfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCarthy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCarthy there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Holyfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holyfield lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holyfield connects with a jab.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Zander Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McCarthy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield lands with a right hand.
Holyfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
Holyfield stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Donk. Holyfield catches McCarthy right on the button with a cross.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holyfield scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holyfield, as that shot connected.
Holyfield lands with an overhand left.
Holyfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCarthy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holyfield circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a punch to the head.
Holyfield connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Holyfield.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Holyfield.
Holyfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCarthy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holyfield scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Holyfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holyfield's waist but Holyfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
Holyfield lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings McCarthy.
Holyfield lands with a good body shot.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Holyfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Holyfield catches McCarthy right on the button with a cross.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holyfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Holyfield as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Holyfield as he connects with a hook.
Holyfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Holyfield finds it's target.
Holyfield lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice jab there from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands with an overhand left.
Holyfield scores with a nice head shot.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Holyfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCarthy takes one to the chin there.
Holyfield lands a really nice looking cross but McCarthy seems unphased.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Holyfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holyfield pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
McCarthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holyfield cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holyfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCarthy scrambles back to his feet.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patrick McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyfield works the jab nicely.
Holyfield lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Holyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holyfield 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Holyfield!