PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Kliment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Dope - Die Motherfucker Die. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCarthy
vs
Kliment

191 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

217 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Future Pharmaceuticals (144 for $15)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Kliment!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kliment tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kliment manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCarthy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kliment throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCarthy's head.
Kliment fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kliment has managed to clinch.

Kliment breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Kliment.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kliment shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Kliment.
McCarthy throws a jab when Kliment was well out of range.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with Kliment, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes Kliment against the cage but Kliment circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kliment throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Kliment is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Kliment bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kliment.
Kliment scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kliment throws a one two combo.
McCarthy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kliment blocks a leg kick.

Kliment closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kliment tries to pull guard but McCarthy won't allow it.
Kliment is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.

Kliment manages to break the clinch.
Kliment closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Kliment pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kliment holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCarthy tries to break free but Kliment pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kliment's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCarthy throws an elbow but misses.
Kliment tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kliment taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kliment tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kliment is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.
Kliment lands a good knee to the midsection. McCarthy won't want to take too many of those.
Kliment drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCarthy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kliment misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kliment is looking to clinch.
Kliment stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kliment throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kliment lands with a kick to the temple. McCarthy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kliment throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A low kick from McCarthy misses
and Kliment counters with a big head kick but McCarthy shrugs it off.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Kliment slips to the side
and Kliment counters with an inside leg kick.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kliment counters with a thumping low kick.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kliment counters with a big head kick but McCarthy shrugs it off.
Kliment looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kliment defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kliment lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kliment counter with a right hand.
Kliment fakes the leg kick and cracks McCarthy in the body.
Kliment lands a high kick!
Kliment lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A right-left combo lands from Kliment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kliment counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kliment.

Kliment breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kliment tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCarthy counters with a one-two to the body.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kliment lands a high kick!
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kliment counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kliment controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kliment tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Kliment 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.

McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kliment moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kliment scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCarthy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kliment counters with a head kick.
Kliment shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Kliment keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kliment is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Kliment throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCarthy was covering up waiting for the punch and Kliment finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kliment wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Kliment from controlling successfully.
Kliment is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kliment.
Kliment wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCarthy holds on and takes a little breather.
Kliment trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Kliment from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kliment as he avoids it easily.
Kliment misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kliment showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Dimitri Kliment seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kliment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kliment looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Kliment sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kliment doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
Kliment throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from McCarthy misses.
Kliment lands a head kick. McCarthy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Kliment counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Kliment avoids it well.
McCarthy throws out a loose jab but Kliment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kliment tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
Kliment throws a combination. McCarthy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kliment checks the leg kick nicely there.

Kliment rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kliment wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kliment tries to break free but McCarthy pushes him back against the cage.
Kliment wants a takedown.
Kliment keeps control of McCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarthy is stalling here.
Kliment is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McCarthy gets control of Kliment's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCarthy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kliment wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy wants to stand but Kliment is controlling the position.
Kliment in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kliment pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.

Kliment got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kliment has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.

Kliment drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCarthy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kliment has McCarthy in his guard.
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCarthy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Kliment showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kliment tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kliment manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kliment fails with a takedown attempt.
Kliment fails with the takedown.
McCarthy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Kliment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kliment.
Kliment takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kliment clinches with his opponent.
McCarthy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kliment up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kliment has McCarthy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCarthy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Kliment.
A frustrated look appears on McCarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch.

McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Kliment sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kliment's waist but Kliment gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kliment misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kliment misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Kliment counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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.
Kliment lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kliment sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kliment throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCarthy.
Kliment has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kliment moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kliment counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCarthy!
McCarthy tries to hold on but Kliment postures up.
Kliment thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McCarthy blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kliment is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCarthy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kliment fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kliment wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy prevents any damage by holding on tight.

Kliment looking to secure an arm triangle but McCarthy defends it well.
Kliment wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kliment is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCarthy is surviving well by controlling Kliment's body position as best he can.

Kliment with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kliment trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dimitri Kliment is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kliment seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McCarthy is holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Kliment comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kliment 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Kliment!