PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christ Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jonas Hansson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hansson
vs
Molotov

196 cm
21
252 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

191 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christ Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson clobbers Molotov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Christ Molotov has been cut.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Molotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansson.
Hansson swinging wildly here.
Hansson throws a series of punches but Molotov moves out of range.
Molotov shoots in for a double leg but Hansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hansson throws the left hand but Molotov avoids the punch easily.
Molotov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hansson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hansson feints and as Molotov raises his hands in defense, Hansson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hansson postures up in Molotov's guard and throws a big left but Molotov blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hansson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Molotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansson trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Hansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Molotov, not yet.

Molotov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Molotov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hansson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molotov's head.

Hansson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Molotov, up you get!
Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansson misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Hansson misses.
Hansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansson missing with a left hand there. Molotov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson misses with a straight left.
Molotov avoids a kick to the body.
Hansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Molotov looks gassed!
Hansson loads up on a big right hand but Molotov slips the punch.
Molotov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansson counters with a good, hard body kick but Molotov shrugs it off.
Jonas Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christ Molotov.
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!
Hansson misses with a wild body shot.
Molotov avoids the body shot from Hansson.
Hansson tries to bum rush Molotov with a series of wild strikes but Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Hansson misses.
Hansson misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson looks for the body kick but Molotov saw that one coming.
Molotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansson misses the target.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Hansson misses.
Hansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansson looks to land a combination but Molotov avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hansson throws a body punch but Molotov moves out of range.
Molotov has his takedown stuffed
and Hansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Molotov gets a takedown into half guard.
Hansson punching from the bottom.

Hansson is defending against the submission attempts here by Molotov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansson is controlling Molotov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Hansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christ Molotov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Molotov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Hansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hansson lands a big head kick that sends Molotov tumbling to the mat! Hansson takes a step backwards and waves Molotov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jonas Hansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Molotov seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hansson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Molotov is backing up but Hansson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Molotov covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hansson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Hansson!