PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Archibald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molina's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cowboys from Hell. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Molina
vs
Archibald

196 cm
22
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
221 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Molina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Archibald!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archibald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leon Archibald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molina.
Molina cracks Archibald with a good jab.

Archibald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Molina is trying to stand back up but Archibald is controlling him
Molina is looking to improve his position.
Molina is not content to let Archibald control the position.

Archibald is looking for a kimura but Molina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archibald to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archibald tries to pass to full mount but Molina defends it.
Molina wants to improve his position but Archibald is controlling well.
Archibald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Archibald is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molina.
Molina scores with a spinning back kick!
Archibald shoots for a double leg takedown but Molina sprawls well. He's pushed Archibald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Archibald looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Molina.
Archibald looks for a takedown but Molina sprawls well.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
Molina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Molina moves into range and clinches up with Archibald.
Molina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Archibald backwards.

Molina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Molina rushes Archibald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molina lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Molina breaks from the clinch.
Archibald should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Archibald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Molina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Archibald misses with a takedown
and Molina counters with a thumping low kick.

Molina moves into the clinch successfully.

Molina breaks from the clinch.
Archibald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Molina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Archibald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Molina takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Archibald tries for a kimura but Molina is defending well.

Archibald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Archibald.
Molina wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Archibald trying to control the action but Molina is working from the bottom.
Archibald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Molina is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archibald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Archibald is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Molina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Molina moves into full guard.
Archibald is looking to work some ground and pound but Molina has wrist control.
Archibald trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Molina kicks Archibald off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Molina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Molina throws a head kick that half lands.
Archibald tries to clinch up.
Archibald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Molina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Archibald tries to keep at a distance but Molina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Molina manages to get underhooks.
Archibald wants a takedown but no success here.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
Archibald stalls.

Molina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molina connects with a crisp jab.
John Molina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archibald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archibald shoots and misses
and Molina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Molina feints and then cracks Archibald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archibald down.
Archibald fails with the takedown
and Molina counters with a big head kick but Archibald shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archibald fails with the takedown
and Molina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Archibald with a poor takedown

and Molina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Archibald looking for a takedown.
Archibald is breathing heavily.
Molina lands a shot to the body.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Molina manages to get underhooks.
Molina stops a takedown attempt from Archibald.
Archibald tries to pull guard but Molina holds him up against the cage and eventually Archibald drops back down to his feet.
Molina lands with a short shot to the head.

Molina breaks from the clinch.
Molina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Archibald at a distance.
Molina misses with a wild combination.
Archibald tries to clinch up

and Molina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Archibald wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archibald tries to pull guard but Molina won't allow it.
Archibald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Molina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archibald backwards.
Archibald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molina smiles and moves away.
Molina is looking to wear down Archibald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Archibald drives through and clinches with Molina against the cage.
Archibald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Archibald.
Archibald fails to pull guard.
Molina stalling in the clinch but Archibald improves position.
Archibald has Molina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Molina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Molina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archibald.
Archibald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Molina scores with a hook to the body.
Archibald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Molina pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Molina - that will leave a mark!
Archibald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Molina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molina manages to break the clinch.
Archibald tries to clinch
and Molina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Archibald fails in his attempt to clinch.

Archibald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Archibald lands in his opponent's guard.

Archibald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Archibald landing some decent shots from guard.

Archibald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archibald clinches but Molina breaks the clinch
and Molina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Archibald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archibald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Molina lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Archibald.
Archibald clinches but Molina breaks the clinch
and Molina counters with a series of strikes. Archibald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Archibald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Molina counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archibald. That did some damage!
Molina works Archibald's body with a nice hook.
John Molina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archibald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Molina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Molina dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Archibald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Molina counters with a stiff right hand.
Molina keeps Archibald at a distance using the push kick.
Archibald tries a head kick but it misses.

Molina pushes Archibald up against the cage in a clinch.
Molina is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Molina scores with a hook to the body.

Molina manages to break the clinch.
Archibald misses with a takedown attempt

and Molina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molina.
Molina is looking to break free of the clinch but Archibald has double underhooks.
Molina is trying to break free.
Molina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archibald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
Archibald can't get the takedown.
Molina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archibald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Archibald avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina tries to bum rush Archibald with a series of wild strikes but Archibald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Archibald doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Molina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molina.
Molina unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archibald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Molina.

Molina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Molina.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Molina circles away easily
and Molina finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Molina gets a clinch.
Archibald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Archibald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Molina counters with a nice body kick.

Archibald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Molina's guard.
Archibald forces his way into half guard.
Archibald wants to pass the guard but Molina is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Molina has one foot on Archibald's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Molina.

Molina rushes Archibald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Archibald misses with a takedown attempt
and Molina counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Molina moves into the clinch.
Archibald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Molina breaks the clinch.
Molina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Leon Archibald has been cut.
Molina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archibald. Archibald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Molina closes the distance and clinches.
Archibald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molina trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molina breaks the clinch.

Molina has closed the distance and engaged Archibald in a clinch.

Molina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archibald tries to clinch up
and Molina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molina connects with a solid leg kick.

Molina instigates a clinch.
Molina gets through Archibald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molina lands with a short shot to the head.
Molina scores with a shoulder strike.
Archibald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archibald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Molina.
Molina scores with a hook to the body.
Molina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Molina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archibald.
Archibald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Molina just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Molina.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archibald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Archibald breaks from the clinch.
Archibald misses with a takedown
and Molina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Archibald misses with a takedown attempt

and Molina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Archibald wants a takedown.

Archibald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Molina can't do much from the bottom here.

Archibald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Molina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Archibald staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Molina clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Archibald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Archibald with a poor takedown

and Molina counters by clinching up.

Molina breaks the clinch.
John Molina is winning the standup battle so far.

Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
Archibald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Molina.
Archibald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Molina prevents it.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
A body shot lands from Molina.

Archibald has clasped his hands together around Molina's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Leon Archibald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molina tries to escape but Archibald is in control.

Archibald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Molina bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archibald wants to clinch
and Molina counters with an inside leg kick.
Archibald fails with the takedown
and Molina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archibald shoots in for a double leg but Molina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archibald misses with a takedown

and Molina counters by clinching up.
Molina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molina digs a right hand into Archibald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archibald's gas tank.
Molina's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Archibald tries to pull guard but Molina won't allow it.
Archibald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Archibald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molina lands a body punch.
Molina pushes Archibald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archibald misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molina throws an elbow but misses.
Molina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Archibald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archibald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Molina prevents it.
Molina gets underhooks to prevent Archibald's takedown attempt.

Archibald jumps guard.
Molina is looking to stand up but Archibald won't let him.

Archibald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Molina stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Archibald closes the distance but Molina moves to the side

and Molina counters by clinching up.
Archibald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molina trying to stall but Archibald improves his position.
Archibald prevents Molina from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Molina fails to land.
Molina gets underhooks to prevent Archibald's takedown attempt.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Molina manages to get underhooks.

Molina breaks from the clinch.
Archibald has his takedown stuffed
and Molina counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Archibald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archibald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molina but Molina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archibald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molina circles away from the clinch attempt
and Molina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Archibald shoots and misses
letting Molina counter with a right hand.

Archibald drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina trying to control the position.
Archibald trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archibald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molina wants to sweep but no luck.
Molina controls Archibald momentarily but Archibald frees himself.
Molina 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.

Molina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Molina had his way with Leon Archibald in that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Archibald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Molina moves into the clinch.
Archibald wants a takedown.
Archibald wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molina.
Archibald pushes off an throws an elbow but Molina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Archibald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
A short right from Molina.
Archibald throws a head punch that misses.

Molina manages to break the clinch.

Molina clinches with his opponent.
Molina lands a body shot in the clinch.

Molina manages to break the clinch.
Archibald tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Molina lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Molina.

Archibald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Archibald showed some decent athleticism there.
Archibald trying to control the action but Molina is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Molina is defending against the submission attempts here by Archibald.

Archibald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Molina pushes Archibald off looking to stand but Archibald dives back in and keeps control.

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.
Molina tries to get to full guard but Archibald has control of the leg.
Archibald is looking to take a break and control but Molina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Archibald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archibald trying to control the position but Molina is working away.
Molina tries to escape but Archibald is in control.
Archibald trying to control the position but Molina is working away.
Molina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archibald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Archibald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Molina, who protects the arm well.
Molina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leon Archibald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
Archibald working the head and body with strikes.
Archibald lands a nice forearm strike.

Archibald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Molina sneaks back into half guard.
Archibald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Archibald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molina has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Molina!
John Molina retains his heavyweight title!