PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 1712 p4p, 200 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 2266 p4p, 248 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Marcelo
vs
McCarthy

175 cm
28
165 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

180 cm
43
165 lbs
40 - 29 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.

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.

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.

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.