PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christ Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

F
vs
Molotov

150 cm
22
264 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Hellbent, Inc.

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christ Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
F throws a body punch but Molotov moves out of range.

F shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. F showed some decent athleticism there.
Molotov wants to improve his position but F is controlling well.

Molotov actively working from the bottom here.
F controlling the action here.
Molotov gets back to full guard.

Molotov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Molotov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
F showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Molotov is looking for a triangle but F pushes his legs off easily.
F might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
F controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
F looking to pass the guard.
F is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Molotov throws his legs up looking for a submission but F uses it to pass to side control.
Molotov is trying to improve his position.

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.
F works to advance to full mount. Molotov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
F prevents Molotov from getting the reversal.
Molotov 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molotov regains half guard.

Molotov actively working from the bottom here.
Molotov looks gassed!
Still in half guard, F seems content to control.
F prevents Molotov from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molotov is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but F pulls his head out easily.
F controlling the pace.

Molotov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
F perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Professor F just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Molotov slips a straight right by F.
F thows a body shot but no joy.

F changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Molotov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Molotov is trying to improve his position.
Molotov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
F slows the pace down.
Molotov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
F working the body and head with strikes.
F taking a breather here.
Molotov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor F dominated that round.
That's time! F's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A swing and a miss from F.
Molotov avoids the body shot from F.
F missing with a left hand there. Molotov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molotov blocks a jab.
Molotov ducks under a wild hook from F.
Molotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from F.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts F as he jumps to the side.
Professor F seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov closes the distance and clinches up with F, looking for a takedown. Molotov pushes F against the cage but F circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
F misses with a straight left.
F fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molotov manages to avoid it.
A big left from F misses.
F throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
F throws a hook to the side of Molotov's head but Molotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Professor F has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christ Molotov.
F is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molotov.
F misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from F.
F ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molotov moves away.
F jabbing away but nothing is landing.
F misses with a body shot.
F throws a big shot that misses.
Molotov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by F.
F loads up on a big right hand but Molotov slips the punch.
F looks to throw the jab but Molotov is out of range.
F ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molotov moves away.

F feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Molotov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
F won't allow Molotov to sweep him here.
F controls from within his opponent's guard.
F advances position into side control!
Molotov looking for a sweep but F has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Molotov is bucking up trying to escape but F cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
F looking to control and managing it successfully.
F has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
F looking to control and managing it successfully.
Molotov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
F tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molotov gets back to half guard.

Molotov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Molotov is breathing heavily.
Molotov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but F scores with a couple of nice shots.
F looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Molotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
F trying to control the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Professor F just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Molotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by F.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor F dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

F throws a jab but it's blocked by Molotov.
F misses with an uppercut.
Molotov blocks a jab.

F scores with a takedown into Molotov's guard.

Molotov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
F slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
F seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Molotov for as long as he can get away with.
Molotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Professor F overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Molotov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. F gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Molotov wants to sweep here but F controlling him for the moment.
Molotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
F content to stall in guard here.

Molotov has his foot on F's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. F works his way back into a safe position though.
F controls from within his opponent's guard.

Molotov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
F working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
F forces his way into half guard.

Molotov is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but F pulls his head out easily.
F controlling the action here.

Molotov looking for submissions off his back.
Molotov tries to roll over but F keeps him under control.
Professor F is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
F is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Molotov is trying to get back to full guard.
F stalling.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Professor F just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

F closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
F takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
F prevents Molotov from improving his position.
F perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov is looking for a sweep. F is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
F trying to control the pace.

Molotov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
F trying to control the pace.
Christ Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Professor F showed his dominance in that final round.
Well F has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor F!