PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasya Molotok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotok has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McCarty
vs
Molotok

190 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon McCarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasya Molotok!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotok throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCarty looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Molotok tries to clinch there but McCarty circles away.
Molotok tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Molotok tries to sprawl but McCarty drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotok pushes McCarty off looking to stand but McCarty dives back in and keeps control.
McCarty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molotok keeps working.
McCarty wants to pass the guard but Molotok is defending well.
Molotok scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McCarty manages to mount him!
McCarty pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Molotok really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McCarty with shots to the head and body - Molotok looks very uncomfortable down there.

McCarty working for a guillotine from mount but Molotok is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Molotok really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McCarty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Molotok is looking to escape.
McCarty won't let Molotok get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Molotok prevents McCarty from taking his back.

Molotok bucks up and throws McCarty to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
McCarty swats away the attempt to clinch by Molotok.
McCarty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Molotok. That one must have hurt.
McCarty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Molotok doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarty circles away.
Molotok stuffs the takedown.
Molotok misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molotok keeps the fight on the outside.

Molotok moves into the clinch.
Molotok leaning against his opponent.
McCarty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Molotok misses with a knee strike.
McCarty blocks an elbow strike from Molotok.
Molotok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molotok with a knee to the head.

Molotok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Molotok clinches.
Molotok lands a damaging elbow.
Molotok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCarty's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Molotok effectively controlling the action here.
McCarty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Molotok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon McCarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molotok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCarty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Molotok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Molotok misses with a knee strike.
Molotok using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Molotok ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Molotok no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Molotok wants to stand up but McCarty is controlling him.
McCarty trying to control but Molotok is working from the bottom.
McCarty won't allow Molotok to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotok is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasya Molotok will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Molotok tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McCarty holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Molotok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCarty wants a takedown but no success here.
Molotok lands a damaging elbow.
McCarty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Molotok prevents it.
Molotok pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCarty tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon McCarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molotok gets underhooks to prevent McCarty's takedown attempt.
Molotok lands an elbow inside that McCarty shrugs off.
Molotok lands an elbow that stopped McCarty in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotok connects with a knee to the head.
Molotok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Molotok lands a knee to the head.
Molotok jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCarty walks away with a smile on his face. Molotok gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jon McCarty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molotok tries a head kick but it misses.
Molotok tries to clinch up

and McCarty counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotok stalling against the cage.

Molotok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molotok wants to clinch

and McCarty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCarty.
McCarty takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCarty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molotok smiles and moves away.

Molotok clinches.
McCarty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Molotok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Molotok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Molotok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotok tries to clinch

and McCarty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Molotok lands an elbow just above McCarty 's eye.
Molotok lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Molotok.
Molotok lands an elbow that stopped McCarty in his tracks for a moment.
Molotok lands a nice knee to the body.

Molotok pulls McCarty into guard.
McCarty trying to control but Molotok is working from the bottom.

Molotok uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Molotok rushes McCarty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Molotok prevents the takedown attempt.

Molotok pulls McCarty into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotok wants to stand and escape but McCarty is having none of it.
McCarty wants to control from the top but Molotok keeps moving.
McCarty prevents Molotok from getting back to his feet.

Molotok has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McCarty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Molotok tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McCarty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarty.
Molotok is looking to stand up but McCarty isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molotok pushes McCarty off and scrambles back to his feet.
Molotok closes the distance but McCarty moves to the side

and McCarty holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Molotok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Molotok has McCarty up against the cage in a clinch.
Molotok displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCarty up against the cage.
Molotok gets underhooks to prevent McCarty's takedown attempt.
Molotok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCarty can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasya Molotok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Molotok closes the distance but McCarty moves to the side

and McCarty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Molotok's guard.
McCarty trying to control but Molotok is working from the bottom.
Molotok wants to stand but McCarty is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Molotok wriggles free and stands up.
Molotok wants to clinch.
Molotok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Molotok tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molotok looks to clinch
and McCarty counters with a two punch combo.
Molotok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McCarty counters with a shoot takedown. Molotok fights it but they end up in guard.
Molotok wants to stand but McCarty is controlling the position.

McCarty stands up and waves to Molotok to follow him.
Molotok darts in trying to clinch

and McCarty counters by moving into the clinch.
McCarty can't get the takedown.
Molotok lands a nice knee to the body.
Molotok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarty blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molotok breaks the clinch.

Molotok clinches up with McCarty and pushes him back against the cage.
Molotok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Molotok wants a takedown.
Molotok tries a knee to the head but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Molotok - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Molotok lands a damaging elbow.
McCarty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Molotok stalling the fight.
McCarty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molotok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molotok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Molotok lands a knee to the head.
Molotok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Molotok tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCarty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Molotok scores with a knee to the head.
McCarty is working for takedown but Molotok is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotok scores with a knee to the head.
Molotok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molotok prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon McCarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Molotok.
Molotok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Molotok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molotok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Molotok misses with an elbow over the top.
Molotok lands a nice elbow.
Molotok tries to land a knee to the head but McCarty blocks with his arms.

Molotok decides to pull guard.
Molotok wants to stand but McCarty is controlling the position.
Molotok keeping moving, preventing McCarty from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon McCarty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Molotok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasya Molotok!