PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mccarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay DeGrasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying DeGrasse's choice of entrance music: Bad To The Bone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mccarthy
vs
DeGrasse

216 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

194 cm
24
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Mccarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay DeGrasse!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mccarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccarthy tries to break free but DeGrasse pushes him back against the cage.
Mccarthy is trying to break the clinch but DeGrasse is controlling him.
Mccarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as DeGrasse controls his hands.

Mccarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeGrasse misses with a low kick.
It looked like Mccarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeGrasse misses with an uppercut.
DeGrasse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGrasse scores with a hook.
DeGrasse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mccarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but DeGrasse sprawls well. He's pushed Mccarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeGrasse throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGrasse tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Mccarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeGrasse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeGrasse connects with a body shot.
DeGrasse lands with an uppercut that bounces Mccarthy off the cage and back into range.
DeGrasse throws a head kick that misses.
Mccarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mccarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. DeGrasse tries to sprawl out of it but Mccarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeGrasse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mccarthy checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeGrasse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mccarthy attempts a counter takedown but DeGrasse avoids it well and moves away.
DeGrasse throws a solid leg kick but Mccarthy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeGrasse.
That kick from DeGrasse tenderised Mccarthy's leg. Mccarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeGrasse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeGrasse slaps away a takedown attempt from Mccarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

DeGrasse has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGrasse wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccarthy won't allow it.
DeGrasse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mccarthy's efforts to push away.
Mccarthy wants to get back to striking at distance but DeGrasse won't allow it.

DeGrasse manages to break the clinch.
Mccarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mccarthy blocks a leg kick.
DeGrasse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay DeGrasse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeGrasse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mccarthy blocks a jab.
DeGrasse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mccarthy will feel that in the morning.
DeGrasse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeGrasse. That's going to slow Mccarthy down.
Mccarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeGrasse defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay DeGrasse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Mccarthy's cut.
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.

DeGrasse misses with a head kick.
DeGrasse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeGrasse tries a quick counter leg kick but Mccarthy is wise to it.
DeGrasse misses with a low kick as Mccarthy jumps back.
DeGrasse throws a low kick but Mccarthy moves out of range easily.
It looked like Mccarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jay DeGrasse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mccarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeGrasse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeGrasse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mccarthy's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGrasse throws a sloppy head kick and Mccarthy moves out of range easily.
Mccarthy keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for DeGrasse. That snapped Mccarthy's head back.
Mccarthy checks the leg kick.
Mccarthy attempts a counter takedown but DeGrasse avoids it well and moves away.
DeGrasse wants to clinch.
DeGrasse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeGrasse swings for the body but Mccarthy moves out of range.
Mccarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeGrasse scores with a push kick.
Mccarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeGrasse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeGrasse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mccarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mccarthy.
DeGrasse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mccarthy manages to break the clinch.
DeGrasse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mccarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
DeGrasse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeGrasse tries to clinch up.
Mccarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeGrasse scoring well with a low kick there.
Mccarthy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeGrasse counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGrasse is looking to clinch.
Mccarthy checks a low kick from DeGrasse.
Mccarthy tries to clinch up but DeGrasse circles away and keeps his distance.
Hugo Mccarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from DeGrasse.
DeGrasse fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeGrasse connects with a solid leg kick.
Mccarthy tries to clinch but DeGrasse is having none of it.
DeGrasse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeGrasse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from DeGrasse tenderised Mccarthy's leg. Mccarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeGrasse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeGrasse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mccarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeGrasse throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mccarthy.
DeGrasse lands with a shot to the body.
DeGrasse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeGrasse throws a head kick that misses.
DeGrasse is breathing heavily.
DeGrasse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mccarthy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay DeGrasse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Mccarthy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for DeGrasse.
DeGrasse cracks the inside of Mccarthy's front leg.
DeGrasse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mccarthy's calf.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for DeGrasse. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
DeGrasse throws a leg kick but Mccarthy checks it.
DeGrasse tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccarthy attempts a counter takedown but DeGrasse avoids it well and moves away.
Mccarthy walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGrasse thows a leg kick but Mccarthy checks it
and Mccarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
DeGrasse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeGrasse lands with a slapping head kick.
DeGrasse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by DeGrasse. Beautiful body shot.
DeGrasse throws a right and a left that Mccarthy avoids nicely.
Mccarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mccarthy tries to clinch but DeGrasse moves out of range.
Mccarthy checks a leg kick.
DeGrasse is looking to land body kicks.
Mccarthy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mccarthy moves away from the strike by DeGrasse.
Mccarthy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mccarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeGrasse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy is looking to clinch but DeGrasse is avoiding it.
Mccarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.

DeGrasse closes the distance and clinches.
DeGrasse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mccarthy's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on DeGrasse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mccarthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGrasse wants to break free but Mccarthy has control.

DeGrasse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeGrasse wants to clinch.
Mccarthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

DeGrasse closes the distance and pushes Mccarthy back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy is trying to break the clinch but DeGrasse has him pressed against the cage.
Mccarthy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeGrasse has him pressed against the cage.
Mccarthy is trying to break the clinch but DeGrasse is controlling him.
Mccarthy tries to circle away but DeGrasse has him pinned against the cage.
Mccarthy is trying to break the clinch but DeGrasse is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarthy is trying to break free.
Mccarthy is trying to break the clinch but DeGrasse has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay DeGrasse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeGrasse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay DeGrasse!
Jay DeGrasse was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.