PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hallis Mollen (ranked 470 p4p, 619 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 62 p4p, 83 weight class). Mollen comes into the arena with Rise Against - Like the Angel blaring out of the sound system. Kaz McStafferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mollen
vs
McStafferson

194 cm
34
195
14 - 4 - 1

150 cm
40
190
24 - 25 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Vegan Gains
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by McStafferson. Beautiful body shot.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt - Mollen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McStafferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mollen's waist but Mollen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McStafferson off to one side.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but Mollen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
Mollen punishes McStafferson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McStafferson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

McStafferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mollen is trying to defend but McStafferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Mollen pushes McStafferson off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStafferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mollen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.

McStafferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mollen is trying to defend but McStafferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mollen defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to pass to mount but Mollen is defending the position.

McStafferson seems to be working for a kimura but Mollen defends the submission attempt.

McStafferson is working for a kimura but Mollen is defending it quite comfortably.

Mollen is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McStafferson is pressing down on Mollen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mollen is holding on for now.
Mollen is looking to escape.
McStafferson trying to control the action but Mollen is working from the bottom.

McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mollen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.

McStafferson is working for a kimura but Mollen is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is looking to take a break and control but Mollen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McStafferson trying to advance position but Mollen counters by regaining guard.
Mollen keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStafferson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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.
Mollen stops McStafferson from passing to mount.

McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Mollen is defending well.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mollen has escaped the position, nice work there.
McStafferson prevents Mollen from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McStafferson tries for a kimura but Mollen is defending well.
Mollen regains half guard there - taking advantage of McStafferson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaz McStafferson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McStafferson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mollen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mollen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

McStafferson drives through with a really nice 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!
McStafferson tries to advance to mount but Mollen denies him.
Mollen is trying to get back to his feet.

McStafferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mollen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mollen is trying to get back to his feet.
Kaz McStafferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mollen!

McStafferson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McStafferson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mollen is trying to stand.
McStafferson looking to control but Mollen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McStafferson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

McStafferson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mollen is now in McStafferson's guard. A big mistake from McStafferson there, giving up the dominant position!

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

Mollen gets to his feet - McStafferson follows without any prompting.
A head kick by McStafferson misses

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson fails to pull guard.
McStafferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mollen breaks the clinch.
McStafferson fails with the takedown.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson drops his hands momentarily and Mollen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mollen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mollen lands a nice shot that snaps McStafferson's head back.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

McStafferson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mollen napping and manages to drive through into side control!

McStafferson tries for a kimura but Mollen is defending well.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mollen has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McStafferson swings around for an armbar but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McStafferson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStafferson wants to sweep here but Mollen controlling him for the moment.
Mollen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

McStafferson working for submissions but it's allowed Mollen to get to half guard.
McStafferson tries to roll over but Mollen keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

McStafferson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McStafferson misses with a leg kick.

McStafferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mollen sprawls well initially but McStafferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

McStafferson is working for a kimura but Mollen is defending it quite comfortably.

McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mollen sees it coming and defends easily.

McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mollen has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mollen kicks off McStafferson and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McStafferson blocks the leg kick.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mollen but Mollen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStafferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollen is looking to counter the offense by McStafferson and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mollen as McStafferson shoots in.
McStafferson ducks under a wild hook from Mollen.
McStafferson shoots in and drives through. Mollen sprawls well.
Hallis Mollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStafferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mollen misses with the combination.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mollen swivels and escapes.
McStafferson walks into a straight right hand from Mollen.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaz McStafferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt

and Mollen counters by clinching up.

Mollen manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStafferson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mollen lands an overhand right.
Mollen scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Mollen misses.
McStafferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mollen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mollen tries to counter by clinching up but McStafferson breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McStafferson is defended easily by Mollen.
Mollen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Mollen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Mollen as McStafferson shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Mollen. No joy for McStafferson on that attempt.
Jab, jab by Mollen - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen misses with a straight right.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Mollen circles away easily

and Mollen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mollen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but Mollen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mollen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mollen throws an elbow that misses.
Mollen is leaning against McStafferson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McStafferson avoids the elbow strike from Mollen, against the cage.
Mollen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mollen.
McStafferson fails to pull guard.
Come on Mollen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mollen.
McStafferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Mollen holds him up against the cage and eventually McStafferson drops back down to his feet.
Mollen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mollen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mollen.
Mollen digs a right hand into McStafferson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McStafferson's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Mollen.
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!
Mollen lands an elbow inside.
Mollen scores with a shot to the side of McStafferson's head.
A right hand to the body from Mollen.
Mollen lands with a left to the head.
Mollen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards.
McStafferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mollen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Mollen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McStafferson takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
McStafferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mollen counters by clinching up.
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
McStafferson jumps guard but Mollen stands there with McStafferson around his waist. McStafferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McStafferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mollen throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hallis Mollen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mollen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
In his post fight interview, Hallis Mollen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.