PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pogos Moloto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumsar Nosredna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moloto's entrance music is Pikku pirihuora. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moloto
vs
Nosredna

172 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pogos Moloto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sumsar Nosredna!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moloto throws a sloppy head kick and Nosredna moves out of range easily.
Moloto tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Moloto with that takedown attempt.
A head kick from Moloto lands but Nosredna takes it in his stride.

It looks like Sumsar Nosredna has been cut.
Nosredna fails with the takedown.
Nosredna fails with a takedown attempt.
Moloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moloto throws a head kick but Nosredna moves out of range.

Nosredna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Nosredna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moloto defends it well.
Nosredna wants to take a breather but Moloto is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moloto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nosredna.
Nosredna throwing shots but Moloto is blocking nicely.

Nosredna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moloto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nosredna looks gassed!
Nosredna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moloto wants to get back to his feet but Nosredna is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moloto misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Nosredna.
Nosredna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moloto but Moloto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pogos Moloto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumsar Nosredna.
Moloto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moloto connects with a high kick.

Nosredna is rocked!
Moloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pogos Moloto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moloto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nosredna counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nosredna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Nosredna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nosredna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moloto wants to stand but Nosredna is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosredna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nosredna stops Moloto from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Nosredna gets a takedown into half guard.
Moloto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nosredna.
Moloto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moloto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nosredna thows a huge punch but Moloto dodges it nicely.
Nosredna is looking to take a break and control but Moloto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nosredna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moloto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nosredna.
Nosredna wants to take a breather but Moloto is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moloto misses with a head kick.
Moloto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick by Moloto misses

and Nosredna counters by clinching up.
Nosredna looking for a takedown.

Moloto breaks the clinch.
Moloto wants to clinch
and Nosredna counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nosredna avoids the head kick by Moloto.
Moloto tries to clinch

and Nosredna counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moloto's guard now.
Moloto wants to stand up but Nosredna is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sumsar Nosredna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sumsar Nosredna's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Moloto throws a sloppy head kick

and Nosredna counters with a takedown into side control.
Moloto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nosredna trying to control the action but Moloto is working from the bottom.
Moloto wants to get back to his feet but Nosredna drags him back down.
Nosredna throws an elbow but Moloto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nosredna working away.
Moloto is trying to get back to his feet.

Nosredna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moloto, who protects the arm well.
Nosredna tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nosredna avoids the head kick by Moloto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nosredna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moloto works his way to full guard. Good work.

Moloto pushes Nosredna off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Moloto tries to clinch but Nosredna moves away
and Nosredna counters with a one-two to the body.
Nosredna shoots in looking for a takedown. Moloto tries to sprawl out of it but Nosredna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moloto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nosredna blocks a head kick by Moloto.
Moloto throws a lazy head kick

and Nosredna counters by clinching up.
Nosredna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Moloto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moloto throws a sloppy head kick

and Nosredna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nosredna.
Nosredna chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nosredna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sumsar Nosredna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moloto wants to stand up but Nosredna is controlling him.
Moloto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nosredna throwing strikes but missing.
Nosredna throwing strikes but missing.
Nosredna postures up in Moloto's guard and throws a big left but Moloto blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moloto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nosredna's guard.

Moloto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Moloto throws a lazy head kick
and Nosredna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pogos Moloto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moloto throws a sloppy head kick

and Nosredna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nosredna.
Nosredna tries to score a body lock takedown but Moloto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pogos Moloto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumsar Nosredna.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moloto tries to break the clinch but Nosredna is controlling the position.
Moloto is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosredna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nosredna tries for a takedown but Moloto manages to get underhooks.
Moloto wants to get back to striking at distance but Nosredna won't allow it.
Moloto wants to break free but Nosredna has control.
Nosredna wants a takedown but no success here.
Nosredna tries for a takedown. No joy.

Moloto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moloto throws a head kick that misses.
Moloto closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nosredna counters with a shoot takedown. Moloto fights it but they end up in guard.
Moloto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nosredna lands a couple of digs.

Moloto pushes Nosredna off and scrambles back to his feet.
Moloto throws a sloppy head kick

and Nosredna counters with a takedown 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!
Nosredna trying to control the position but Moloto is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moloto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nosredna's best efforts.
Nosredna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moloto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nosredna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nosredna's back!
Nosredna turns into Moloto and is now in his guard.
Moloto wants to stand and escape but Nosredna is having none of it.
Moloto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moloto trying to control the position here.
Nosredna throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nosredna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nosredna 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.

Sumsar Nosredna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sumsar Nosredna's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Moloto throws a head kick that Nosredna semi-blocks.
Nosredna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moloto throws a head kick that misses.
Moloto misses with a takedown attempt
and Nosredna counters with a body kick.
Nosredna shoots in for a takedown but Moloto shows good takedown defense.
Moloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moloto throws a sloppy head kick and Nosredna moves out of range easily.
Nosredna fails with a takedown attempt.
Pogos Moloto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumsar Nosredna.
Moloto lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Moloto.

Moloto gets caught flat footed, as Nosredna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moloto is pulling down on Nosredna's head to control his posture.
Moloto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nosredna manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moloto tries to free his leg and advance position but Nosredna is retaining full guard.
Nosredna keeping moving, preventing Moloto from controlling successfully.

Nosredna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moloto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moloto stands and throws Nosredna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nosredna struggling a bit here.
Moloto staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nosredna is trying to improve his position.
Moloto is looking to take a break and control but Nosredna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moloto wants to stand but Nosredna has his arm trapped.
Moloto controlling the position.
Moloto wants to control but Nosredna is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosredna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nosredna wants to improve his position but Moloto is controlling well.
Nosredna flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nosredna tries to get to full guard but Moloto has control of the leg.
Moloto wants to get back to his feet.
Nosredna is staying active underneath Moloto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moloto content to control rather than advance.
Nosredna is refusing to be controlled, as Moloto sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Moloto.

Nosredna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nosredna scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moloto?
Moloto is looking to improve his position but Nosredna isn't that keen on the idea.
Moloto is working hard here to advance position.
Nosredna is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moloto regains half guard.
Nosredna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pogos Moloto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nosredna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sumsar Nosredna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ground and pound from Nosredna.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pogos Moloto.
I think Nosredna 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!