PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Herbert Jr (ranked 4068 p4p, 4424 weight class) and Joseph McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Herbert Jr
vs
McCarthy

183 cm
20
180
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
171
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Herbert Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Herbert Jr coming out on top.
Herbert Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herbert Jr. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Herbert Jr tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herbert Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herbert Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Herbert Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces McCarthy off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarthy manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbert Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Herbert Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herbert Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ethan Herbert Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.
McCarthy looks winded!

McCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Herbert Jr can't fight it off and eventually McCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Herbert Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
Herbert Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herbert Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Herbert Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herbert Jr is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture.
Herbert Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbert Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.

Herbert Jr trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Herbert Jr throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herbert Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herbert Jr works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Herbert Jr stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herbert Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Herbert Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herbert Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
Herbert Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Herbert Jr lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herbert Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Herbert Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Herbert Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herbert Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Herbert Jr distracts McCarthy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Herbert Jr wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Herbert Jr closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Herbert Jr 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.

Herbert Jr lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
Ethan Herbert Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herbert Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Herbert Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herbert Jr.

Herbert Jr has managed to clinch.
Herbert Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Herbert Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Herbert Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Herbert Jr tries to stall but McCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Herbert Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Herbert Jr tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herbert Jr lands a nice elbow.
McCarthy is working for takedown but Herbert Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbert Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Herbert Jr working McCarthy over with knees to the body.
Herbert Jr stalling in the clinch but McCarthy improves position.
Herbert Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Herbert Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Herbert Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herbert Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Herbert Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Herbert Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbert Jr lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Herbert Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Herbert Jr.
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Herbert Jr.
Knees to the body from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr missing with knees to the body.
Ethan Herbert Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Herbert Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Herbert Jr tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herbert Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Herbert Jr stalling against the cage.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Herbert Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Herbert Jr misses with a body punch.
Herbert Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ethan Herbert Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr with a knee to the head.
Herbert Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCarthy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Herbert Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herbert Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Herbert Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Herbert Jr.
Herbert Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Herbert Jr with a knee to the head.
Herbert Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
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 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herbert Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
Herbert Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Herbert Jr trying to control the position but instead, McCarthy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herbert Jr into the cage.
Herbert Jr missing with knees to the body.
Herbert Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Herbert Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herbert Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Herbert Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McCarthy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herbert Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Herbert Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy working some strikes from top position.

Herbert Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.
Herbert Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herbert Jr's head.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy won't allow Herbert Jr to sweep him here.
McCarthy prevents Herbert Jr from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
McCarthy pushes down on Herbert Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herbert Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Herbert Jr keeps moving.
Herbert Jr wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.

Herbert Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herbert Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy with a nice head shot there.
Herbert Jr working a defensive guard here.
Herbert Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
Herbert Jr wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy prevents Herbert Jr from improving his position.
McCarthy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCarthy trying to control but Herbert Jr is having none of it.
McCarthy looking to ground and pound but Herbert Jr is blocking nicely.
Joseph McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herbert Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Herbert Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herbert Jr tries to lock up and control but McCarthy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herbert Jr is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Herbert Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy landing shots from mount.
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McCarthy landing punches.
McCarthy misses with a head shot.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herbert Jr tries to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
Herbert Jr is looking to improve his position but McCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herbert Jr tries to hold on but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herbert Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Herbert Jr!