PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ax Boron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ax Boron has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Boron
vs
Molotov

192 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ax Boron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boron wants to clinch up but Molotov keeps it at a distance.
Molotov fails with the takedown.
Boron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boron wants to clinch up but Molotov keeps it at a distance.
Boron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Boron gets caught flat footed, as Molotov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boron looking to control.

Molotov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Molotov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Boron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov wants to pass to mount but Boron is defending the position.
Molotov is taking a breather. Boron says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boron tries to get to full guard but Molotov has control of the leg.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boron is looking to control Molotov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boron avoid being mounted?
Molotov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Molotov prevents Boron from improving his position.
Boron trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Molotov manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boron tries to hold on but Molotov pushes him away.
Boron tries to reverse the position but Molotov maintains control.
Molotov controlling the pace for now.

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.
Boron tries to reverse the position but Molotov maintains control.
Molotov takes Boron's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Boron is in trouble.
Boron is breathing heavily.
Molotov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Molotov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boron tries to clinch up.
Ax Boron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molotov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Molotov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boron did well to prevent Molotov getting side control.
Molotov tries to pass to full mount but Boron defends it.
Boron wants to get back to his feet.
Molotov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boron!
Molotov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two 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.
Boron tries to escape but Molotov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Molotov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boron rolls, trying to escape but Molotov keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Boron right now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexandr Molotov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boron tries to clinch but Molotov moves out of range.
Boron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ax Boron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boron doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.

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.
Boron tries to clinch but Molotov is having none of it.
Boron is looking to clinch but Molotov is avoiding it.
Boron thows a body kick. Molotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boron throws a hook but Molotov blocks it.
Boron with a lazy takedown attempt

and Molotov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boron won't be happy with that.
Molotov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boron!

Molotov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Boron throws a head kick but Molotov moves out of range.

Molotov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boron!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Molotov moves into range and clinches up with Boron.

Molotov breaks the clinch.
Molotov looks for a takedown but Boron sprawls well.
Boron tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Molotov counters with a single leg into guard. Boron didn't expect that.
Boron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Molotov controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Boron had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Molotov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boron Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Molotov's back instead.

Boron has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boron wants to control but Molotov is keeping busy.

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.
Molotov is holding onto Boron's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov turns into Boron and is now in his guard.
Molotov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Molotov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boron working a defensive guard here.
Molotov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ax Boron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Boron looking for a guillotine here but Molotov defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Molotov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Molotov!