PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Molik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawel Molik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arthur Rexum's chin.

Molik
vs
Rexum

185 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 Amsterdam, Pawel Molik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rexum misses with a combination
and Molik counters with a stiff right hand.
Rexum throws a leg kick
and Molik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rexum misses with a double jab
and Molik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rexum misses with a combination
and Molik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rexum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Molik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Molik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rexum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Molik is in Rexum's guard.
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!

Rexum working for a triangle but Molik defends it easily.
Rexum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Molik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rexum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Molik trying to control but Rexum is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rexum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Molik trying to control but Rexum is working from the bottom.
Molik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Pawel Molik wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rexum works over Molik's head and body with a nice combination.

Molik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rexum to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Molik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rexum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rexum advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rexum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molik's head.
Molik trying to control here.
Rexum wants to pass to mount but Molik is defending the position.
Rexum moves into full mount! Molik won't be happy about that!
Molik trying desperately to get to his feet.
Molik is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Rexum working for a guillotine from mount but Molik is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molik is desperately trying to improve his position but Rexum has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Molik can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rexum pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Rexum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Rexum working for a submission but Molik is keeping him at bay.
Rexum avoids the attempt from Molik to control.

Rexum looking for a guillotine from mount but Molik is having none of it.
Molik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rexum controlling the position easily from mount.
Rexum moves to back control.
Rexum is working the ground and pound. Can Molik escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rexum punishes Molik with strikes from the back mount.

Rexum is cranking Molik's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Molik! He's tightened the choke and Molik is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Rexum!