PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Canada (ranked 1164 p4p, 761 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 27 p4p, 16 weight class). Beau Canada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren McCarty's chin.

Canada
vs
McCarty

193 cm
28
250
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
236
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer
SynCity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Canada.

It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
McCarty misses with a few strikes there.
Canada 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.
McCarty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canada moves away.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Canada, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canada shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarty tries to sprawl out of it but Canada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canada lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty misses with a lunging right hand
and Canada counters with a low kick, right behind McCarty 's knee.
Canada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
McCarty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarty misses with a body shot.
Canada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canada throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada misses with a head kick.
McCarty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canada under the eye.
A good leg kick by Canada.
McCarty just misses with a punch to the body.
Canada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarty misses with a hook.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canada was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarty.
Canada throws a big counter combination but McCarty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Canada avoids the body shot from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canada.
McCarty swings for the body but Canada moves out of range.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCarty looks to land a combination but Canada avoids it well.
Canada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarty manages to circle out of the way.
Canada lunges at McCarty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarty's hand.
Nice uppercut there from McCarty.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada lands with a kick to the temple. McCarty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Canada connects with the punch.
McCarty scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Canada does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarty throws a jab when Canada was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCarty if he has to take too many more of those.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada tests McCarty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canada can pounce on him.
McCarty connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCarty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCarty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from McCarty. No joy for Canada on that attempt.
Canada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarty misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarty looks to land a right hand but Canada moved out of range.
McCarty loads up on a big right hand but Canada slips the punch.
McCarty throws a shot from downtown. Canada moves away and avoids it.
McCarty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from McCarty misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren McCarty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCarty throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Canada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canada.
Canada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCarty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCarty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canada lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCarty takes a step back to recover.
Canada misses with a low kick.
Darren McCarty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCarty misses with a double jab.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
McCarty misses with a wild body shot.
Canada thinks about countering with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from McCarty misses the target.
McCarty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canada finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarty's head.

Canada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCarty quickly recovers to half guard.
Canada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty wants to get back to full guard.
McCarty is trying to stand.
Canada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canada with the ground and pound but McCarty uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCarty wants to get back to his feet but Canada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canada throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarty keeping full guard, as Canada tries to pass.

That's two 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.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Canada stops McCarty from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCarty in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canada.
Canada staying out of range there.
McCarty misses the jab.
McCarty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarty throws a looping overhand right but Canada ducks down to avoid it.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Canada tenderised McCarty's leg. McCarty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarty looks to land a combination. Canada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Canada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarty. That did some damage!
Canada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarty has time to react.
Canada moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarty throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darren McCarty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Canada tries to clinch up.
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarty misses the target.
McCarty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
Canada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
McCarty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darren McCarty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a jab to the body
and Canada counters with a nice body shot.
Canada moves out of range as McCarty strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty blocks a leg kick.
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canada.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty blocks the body kick.
McCarty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canada wants to land a leg kick but McCarty is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada throws a hook but McCarty blocks it.
Darren McCarty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada dodges the punch combination from McCarty.
Canada is looking to counter punch.
McCarty slips a jab from Canada.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canada. That's going to slow McCarty down.
McCarty lands with an overhand left.
Canada defending well as McCarty loads up on a big left hand.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCarty just manages to avoid it.
Canada misses with a few strikes there.
McCarty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canada.
Canada thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCarty lands with a right hand.
McCarty misses the jab.
McCarty lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Canada. Those never looked like landing.
McCarty misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for McCarty.
McCarty scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beau Canada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada avoids the body shot from McCarty.
Canada quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
McCarty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canada.
McCarty scores with a jab to the body.
Canada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from McCarty finds it's way through Canada's defenses.
Canada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCarty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada is looking to score with low kicks.
Canada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarty doesn't seem bothered though.
Canada throws a leg kick but McCarty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCarty defending well as Canada loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - McCarty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canada tries to land a front kick but McCarty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren McCarty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarty 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren McCarty!