PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Haahtee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Buried Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haahtee
vs
McCarthy

183 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ukko Haahtee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Haahtee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCarthy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Haahtee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haahtee lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
McCarthy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Haahtee.
Ukko Haahtee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Jake McCarthy has been cut.
Haahtee throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haahtee throws a one two combo.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haahtee tries a head kick but it misses.
Haahtee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haahtee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCarthy's head.
Haahtee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haahtee.
Haahtee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
Haahtee lands an overhand right.
Haahtee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Haahtee.
Haahtee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haahtee throws a head kick that half lands.
Haahtee misses with a wild combination.
Haahtee throws a head kick that McCarthy semi-blocks.
Haahtee throws a head kick that McCarthy semi-blocks.
Haahtee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
Haahtee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Haahtee.
Haahtee lands with a kick to the temple. McCarthy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haahtee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haahtee misses with a head kick.
McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Haahtee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haahtee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Haahtee lands a head kick!
Haahtee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haahtee.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Haahtee.
Haahtee throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haahtee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haahtee misses with a head kick.
McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haahtee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haahtee throws the kick towards the body but McCarthy avoids it.

McCarthy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haahtee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCarthy is in Haahtee's guard.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Haahtee is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haahtee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haahtee working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haahtee is on top in guard.
Haahtee stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Haahtee from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Ukko Haahtee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haahtee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haahtee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haahtee. That's going to slow McCarthy down.
Haahtee lands with a slapping head kick.
Haahtee throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haahtee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haahtee - that will leave a mark!
McCarthy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haahtee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Haahtee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake McCarthy's cut.
That's time! Haahtee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haahtee scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haahtee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haahtee.
Haahtee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haahtee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haahtee.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Haahtee.
Haahtee misses with a two punch combination.
Haahtee misses with a head kick.
Haahtee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haahtee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haahtee connects with a crisp jab.
Haahtee keeps McCarthy at a distance using the push kick.
Haahtee scores with a leg kick.
Haahtee tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haahtee.
A head kick misses from Haahtee.
Haahtee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haahtee scores with a head kick. McCarthy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body kick from Haahtee.
Haahtee throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a leg kick
and Haahtee counters with a big head kick but McCarthy shrugs it off.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Ukko Haahtee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haahtee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukko Haahtee is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haahtee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haahtee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Haahtee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haahtee lands a head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haahtee.

McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Haahtee is trying to break free.
McCarthy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Haahtee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haahtee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCarthy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haahtee throws a head kick that half lands.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haahtee's waist but Haahtee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
Haahtee misses with the combination.
Haahtee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haahtee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haahtee throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Haahtee throws a head kick that half lands.
Ukko Haahtee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick from Haahtee lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride.
Haahtee lands a head kick!
Haahtee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haahtee.
Haahtee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Haahtee.
Haahtee is looking to wear down McCarthy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haahtee lands a head kick. McCarthy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Haahtee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ukko Haahtee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McCarthy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haahtee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Haahtee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Haahtee.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haahtee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haahtee throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McCarthy gets the takedown into side control.

McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haahtee, who protects the arm well.
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The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy trying to control the position but Haahtee is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Haahtee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake McCarthy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Haahtee throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Haahtee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haahtee lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCarthy takes a step back to recover.
Haahtee misses with the combination.
Haahtee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haahtee wants it to stay on the feet.
Haahtee throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Haahtee throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Haahtee scores with a leg kick.
Haahtee lands with a slapping head kick.
Haahtee tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haahtee throws a head kick that McCarthy semi-blocks.
Haahtee throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Haahtee does it's job there.
Haahtee throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
McCarthy looks for a takedown but Haahtee sprawls well.
McCarthy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haahtee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haahtee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haahtee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Haahtee.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Haahtee knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Haahtee.
Haahtee throws a head kick that half lands.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Haahtee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ukko Haahtee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McCarthy.
Haahtee misses with a head kick.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with Haahtee, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes Haahtee against the cage but Haahtee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haahtee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haahtee throws a head kick that misses.
Haahtee throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.

McCarthy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haahtee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haahtee manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCarthy's best efforts.
McCarthy is trying to control. Haahtee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haahtee is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
Haahtee wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haahtee moves into full guard.
McCarthy thows a big elbow that misses.
Haahtee trying to control the position.
Haahtee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haahtee is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haahtee is on top in guard.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.

That's four 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.
McCarthy is trying to keep Haahtee in close.
Haahtee trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haahtee controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ukko Haahtee just wasn't active enough.
Haahtee throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Jake McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haahtee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Haahtee lands but McCarthy takes it in his stride.
Ukko Haahtee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haahtee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCarthy backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ukko Haahtee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haahtee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukko Haahtee!