PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clayson McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ray Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McCarthy
vs
Ray Miranda

168 cm
20
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

QFClothing
Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayson McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ray Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Ray Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy wants to clinch.
McCarthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Miranda.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miranda.
Miranda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCarthy is fending him off so far but Miranda persists. Nope, McCarthy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miranda takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy has managed to clinch.

Miranda pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Miranda 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.
Miranda wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miranda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miranda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miranda working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
Miranda controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miranda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clayson McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Ray Miranda.
Miranda takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCarthy slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miranda avoids the body shot from McCarthy.

Miranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCarthy lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCarthy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCarthy landing knees to the body.
McCarthy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy working Miranda over with knees to the body.
Miranda looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miranda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miranda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCarthy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayson 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.

Miranda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miranda swinging wildly here.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clayson McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Ray Miranda.

McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy just leaning against Miranda, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for McCarthy.
Miranda is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Miranda's head.
McCarthy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A left hand lands to the body for McCarthy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCarthy working Miranda over with knees to the body.
A short left from McCarthy.
Miranda managing to block the knees to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a damaging elbow.
Miranda takes an elbow to the temple.
McCarthy looking to throw knees to the head but Miranda is blocking nicely.
Miranda has McCarthy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCarthy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from McCarthy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCarthy lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCarthy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a damaging elbow.
McCarthy landing knees to the body.
McCarthy misses with a knee strike.
McCarthy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the head but Miranda blocks with his arms.
McCarthy prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries a knee to the head but Miranda blocks it.
McCarthy is pushing Miranda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
McCarthy crunches a lovely knee into Miranda's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miranda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCarthy lands an elbow just above Miranda 's eye.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCarthy slows down the pace here.
McCarthy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCarthy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCarthy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayson McCarthy 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!

McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Miranda 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.
Miranda tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Miranda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miranda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.

Miranda has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McCarthy.
Miranda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy lands a good knee to the midsection. Miranda won't want to take too many of those.
McCarthy landing knees to the body.
McCarthy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCarthy slows down the pace here.
McCarthy landing knees to the head.
McCarthy lands a good knee to the midsection. Miranda won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from McCarthy.
Clayson McCarthy has scored more points in the clinch 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!
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCarthy lands a good knee to the midsection. Miranda won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy connects with a knee to the head.
McCarthy stalling.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
McCarthy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Miranda takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCarthy scores a nice knee to the body.
McCarthy tries a knee to the head but Miranda blocks it.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
McCarthy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clayson McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Ray Miranda.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the head but Miranda blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the head but Miranda blocks with his arms.
McCarthy lands a body punch.
Miranda tries to pull guard but McCarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Miranda drops back down to his feet.
McCarthy digs a right hand into Miranda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miranda's gas tank.
McCarthy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCarthy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCarthy with a knee to the head.

Miranda pulls guard successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
McCarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.

Miranda 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 gets to his feet - Miranda follows without any prompting.
Johnny Ray Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
Clayson McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayson McCarthy!
A very excited looking Clayson McCarthy 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.