PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jeffrey Molina has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeffrey Molina seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Molina
vs
Kong

168 cm
20
150 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

225 cm
29
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Molina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina moves out of range of the body kick.
Molina misses with a takedown attempt - Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Molina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Molina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Molina. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Molina scores with a takedown into Kong's guard.
Molina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Molina controls from within his opponent's guard.
Molina landing some decent shots from guard.
Molina throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina throws a big right hand that misses.
Molina working some strikes from top position.
Molina postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molina trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Molina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molina throws an elbow that misses. Kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molina's guard. Nice move by Kong!
Molina wants to control but Kong passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina is looking to control Kong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Molina avoid being mounted?
Molina pushes Kong off looking to stand but Kong dives back in and keeps control.
Kong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Molina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina is trying to control but can't.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeffrey Molina wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kong dives in for a single leg takedown but Molina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Molina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Molina closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kong gets back to half guard.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Molina sits in half guard.
Molina working Kong over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina drops an elbow to the side of Kong's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina is keen to just control but Kong is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Molina dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Molina is looking to clinch.
Molina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Molina off to one side.
Kong shoots in and drives through. Molina sprawls well.
Molina stuffs the takedown.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jeffrey Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Kong.
Molina fails with the takedown

and Kong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kong.

Kong jumps guard and drags Molina to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Molina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Molina postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Molina landing with the ground and pound.
Molina with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molina trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molina looking to sit in guard and control but Kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Molina looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Molina pulls Kong in to control the position.

Jeffrey Molina has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kong misses with a takedown

and Molina counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kong's guard now.
Molina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Molina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Molina has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Molina's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Molina postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Molina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Molina lands a couple of digs.
Molina works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong striking off his back but it's not causing Molina any problems.
Molina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molina stands up over Kong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molina works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Molina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Molina dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horrible takedown attempt by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by Molina, which made it look bad.
Molina fails with the takedown
and Kong counters with a head kick.
Molina tries a head kick but it misses.

Molina drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Molina lands an elbow.
Molina working the ground and pound but Kong is defending the strikes.
Molina throwing strikes but Kong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Molina manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Molina sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina working over Kong with some ground and pound. Kong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Molina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kong defending well though.
Molina working over Kong with some ground and pound. Kong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Molina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong taking some punishment here, with Molina in his half guard.
Molina looks to land a strike but Kong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Molina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Molina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Molina landing with the ground and pound.
Molina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Molina landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Molina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Molina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Molina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeffrey Molina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molina scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Molina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Molina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molina postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molina.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molina postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Molina clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Molina shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kong wants to stand but Molina is controlling the position.
Molina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Molina distracts Kong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Molina from controlling successfully.
Molina throws an elbow that misses. Kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molina's guard. Nice move by Kong!
Molina trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina wants to sweep but no luck.
Molina is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jeffrey Molina has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Molina defends it nicely.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Molina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong dives in and grabs Molina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molina pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.

Molina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Molina with the ground and pound but Kong regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Molina throwing shots but Kong is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Molina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Molina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Molina throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kong to regain full guard.
Molina wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Molina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Molina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molina showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Molina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Molina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Molina has managed to get both his arms back between Kong's legs - danger averted.
Molina chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Molina had his way with King Kong in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Molina on that attempt.
Molina doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kong.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molina gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Molina pulls guard successfully.
Molina wants to hit a switch here but Kong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Molina there!
Molina has given up his back here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina tries to escape but Kong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Molina trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kong is hanging on to Molina's back as he tries to escape.
Molina is working hard here to advance position.
Kong doesn't have the hooks in and Molina manages to turn into his guard.
Molina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Molina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molina works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Kong has momentary wrist control but Molina slips an elbow through the middle.
Molina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Molina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Molina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Molina defends well.
Kong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Molina is in close to Kong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Molina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Molina works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.

Kong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molina decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kong, up you get!

Molina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Molina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina scoring with some ground and pound.
Molina throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Molina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Molina, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Molina!
Jeffrey Molina retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Jeffrey Molina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.