PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanish Savckenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Molibdenowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molibdenowy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hemp Gru - HWDP. 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.

Savckenko
vs
Molibdenowy

190 cm
23
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vanish Savckenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mateusz Molibdenowy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savckenko lands a big head kick that sends Molibdenowy tumbling to the mat! Savckenko takes a step backwards and waves Molibdenowy back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Mateusz Molibdenowy has been cut.
Savckenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savckenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Savckenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Molibdenowy swivels and escapes.

Molibdenowy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molibdenowy wants to control but Savckenko is keeping him busy.
Savckenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savckenko landing strikes from the bottom.
Savckenko is staying active underneath Molibdenowy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savckenko trying to get back to full guard but Molibdenowy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Molibdenowy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Molibdenowy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Savckenko's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molibdenowy landing punches.
Savckenko tries to hold on but Molibdenowy postures up.
Savckenko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molibdenowy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savckenko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Molibdenowy looking to control but Savckenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savckenko is trying to stand.

Molibdenowy looking to secure an arm triangle but Savckenko defends it well.
Savckenko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

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.
Savckenko holds on for dear life.
Savckenko tries to control the position but Molibdenowy now has his back.
Molibdenowy is hanging on to Savckenko's back as he tries to escape.
Savckenko is breathing heavily.
Molibdenowy punches Savckenko on the ear.
Molibdenowy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Savckenko!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molibdenowy tries to keep control of the position but Savckenko is staying busy.
Savckenko is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savckenko fending off the submission attempt from Molibdenowy.
Savckenko is trying to stand back up.
Savckenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molibdenowy on the ground.
Savckenko rolls, trying to escape but Molibdenowy keeps control of the position.
Savckenko is working hard here to advance position.

Molibdenowy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Savckenko turns into Molibdenowy and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molibdenowy looking to control.
Savckenko prevents Molibdenowy from getting back to his feet.
Savckenko looking to pass the guard.
Molibdenowy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savckenko is one step ahead there.
Savckenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mateusz Molibdenowy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Molibdenowy moves to clinch but Savckenko breaks away
and Savckenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vanish Savckenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Molibdenowy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Savckenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savckenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Molibdenowy counters with a shoot takedown. Savckenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Molibdenowy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savckenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savckenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savckenko tries to get out of the position.
Savckenko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Molibdenowy dives into side control.
Savckenko is looking to regain half guard here but Molibdenowy keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savckenko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Molibdenowy easily slips into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molibdenowy looking to control but Savckenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Molibdenowy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Savckenko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savckenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Savckenko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Molibdenowy avoids the attempt from Savckenko to control.
Molibdenowy lands a big shot there that rocks Savckenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savckenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Molibdenowy won't let Savckenko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Molibdenowy is landing with some decent strikes but Savckenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Molibdenowy avoids the attempt from Savckenko to control.
Savckenko tries to buck Molibdenowy off but he can't manage it.
Savckenko wants to hold on but Molibdenowy pushes him away.
Savckenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savckenko tries to hold on but Molibdenowy postures up.
Savckenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savckenko is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Molibdenowy has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Savckenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Savckenko just trying to survive but Molibdenowy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Savckenko prevents Molibdenowy from getting a body triangle.
Savckenko trying to control the hands but Molibdenowy breaks the grip.
Molibdenowy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Molibdenowy is not going to allow Savckenko to sit and survive in this position.
Mateusz Molibdenowy has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Savckenko tries to escape but Molibdenowy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Molibdenowy tries to keep control of the position but Savckenko is staying busy.
Molibdenowy scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molibdenowy controlling well, preventing Savckenko from escaping the position.
Savckenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Molibdenowy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Molibdenowy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Molibdenowy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Savckenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savckenko throws a lazy head kick
and Molibdenowy counters with a one-two to the body.
Molibdenowy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Savckenko counters with a good low kick that Molibdenowy was not able to check.
Savckenko gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Molibdenowy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molibdenowy.
Savckenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Molibdenowy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Molibdenowy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savckenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Molibdenowy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savckenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Molibdenowy is in Savckenko's guard.
Savckenko wants to sweep here but Molibdenowy controlling him for the moment.
Molibdenowy trying to control but Savckenko is working from the bottom.
Savckenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savckenko trying to control the position here.
Molibdenowy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savckenko is keeping the position for now.

Savckenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Molibdenowy uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Savckenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Molibdenowy advances to mount.
BOOM! Molibdenowy connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Molibdenowy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savckenko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savckenko!
Savckenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molibdenowy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savckenko is one step ahead there.
Molibdenowy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savckenko controls the pace.
Savckenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savckenko is looking to stand up but Molibdenowy won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vanish Savckenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Molibdenowy scores with a one two! Savckenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

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.
Molibdenowy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Molibdenowy throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savckenko throws a series of strikes that have Molibdenowy backpedaling.

Molibdenowy gets a clinch.
Molibdenowy blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Molibdenowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Molibdenowy slows down the pace here.
Savckenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Molibdenowy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molibdenowy 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Molibdenowy!