PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maskarin Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Koudratsiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotov comes to the cage accompanied by Komodo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Molotov
vs
Koudratsiva

200 cm
22
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

192 cm
19
223 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maskarin Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Koudratsiva!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koudratsiva wants to clinch up but Molotov keeps it at a distance.

Molotov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Molotov throwing shots but Koudratsiva is blocking nicely.
Molotov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molotov wants to pass to mount but Koudratsiva is defending the position.
Koudratsiva is trying to get back to full guard.
Koudratsiva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Molotov wants to pass the guard but Koudratsiva is defending well.
Koudratsiva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koudratsiva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Koudratsiva keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Molotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Molotov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koudratsiva tries for a takedown but Molotov circles away easily
and Molotov counters with a one-two to the body.
Koudratsiva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Molotov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Molotov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koudratsiva's head.
Koudratsiva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molotov.
Molotov throwing shots but Koudratsiva is blocking nicely.
Koudratsiva desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Molotov thows a huge punch but Koudratsiva dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov thows a huge punch but Koudratsiva dodges it nicely.
Molotov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molotov thows a huge punch but Koudratsiva dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koudratsiva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koudratsiva stalks Molotov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Molotov's face. Molotov staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koudratsiva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Molotov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koudratsiva looks gassed!
Molotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Koudratsiva has wrist control.
Koudratsiva wants to get back to his feet but Molotov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Molotov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koudratsiva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koudratsiva working a defensive guard here.
Molotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molotov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koudratsiva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Molotov manages to get himself to full guard.
Molotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koudratsiva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.

Koudratsiva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koudratsiva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koudratsiva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molotov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koudratsiva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koudratsiva looking to pass the guard.
Koudratsiva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Molotov is defended easily by Koudratsiva.

Koudratsiva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maskarin Molotov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Koudratsiva tries to clinch there but Molotov circles away.
Molotov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koudratsiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Koudratsiva falls off balance throwing a combination

so Molotov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koudratsiva working a defensive guard here.
Molotov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Molotov throws and elbow that misses. Koudratsiva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molotov's guard. Nice move by Koudratsiva!
Koudratsiva is breathing heavily.
Koudratsiva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koudratsiva throwing strikes but missing.
Molotov controls Koudratsiva momentarily but Koudratsiva frees himself.
Koudratsiva thows a big elbow that misses.
Molotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koudratsiva throwing strikes from guard but Molotov blocks nicely.
Koudratsiva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Molotov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koudratsiva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Molotov somewhat.
Koudratsiva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Molotov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koudratsiva ducks under a wild hook from Molotov.
Koudratsiva shoots in looking for a takedown. Molotov tries to sprawl out of it but Koudratsiva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Molotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Molotov moves into the clinch.
Koudratsiva is leaning against Molotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Koudratsiva.
Molotov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koudratsiva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maskarin Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koudratsiva.
Koudratsiva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Molotov or not.
Molotov tries to score a body lock takedown but Koudratsiva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koudratsiva lands with a light punch inside.
Koudratsiva lands a shoulder strike.
Koudratsiva lands a damaging elbow.
Koudratsiva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koudratsiva is working for takedown but Molotov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Molotov takes an elbow to the temple.
Koudratsiva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Molotov's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koudratsiva lands a shoulder strike.
Koudratsiva lands an elbow inside.
Koudratsiva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koudratsiva lands with a light punch inside.
Koudratsiva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Koudratsiva slowing the pace effectively.
Koudratsiva misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koudratsiva.
Molotov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koudratsiva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koudratsiva lands an elbow inside.
Koudratsiva avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Molotov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koudratsiva.
Koudratsiva is pressed up against the cage. Molotov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koudratsiva down to the mat. Koudratsiva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Koudratsiva drives through and clinches with Molotov against the cage.
Koudratsiva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koudratsiva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Koudratsiva on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koudratsiva.
Koudratsiva lands a body punch.
Koudratsiva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Koudratsiva.
Molotov has Koudratsiva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koudratsiva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Molotov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koudratsiva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koudratsiva has his takedown stuffed

and Molotov counters with a shoot takedown. Koudratsiva fights it but they end up in guard.
Maskarin Molotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koudratsiva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molotov's guard.
Molotov keeping full guard, as Koudratsiva tries to pass.
Molotov trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koudratsiva landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viktor Koudratsiva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 connects with a single shot there.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown but Koudratsiva shows good takedown defense.
Koudratsiva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molotov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koudratsiva counters with a nice uppercut.

Koudratsiva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koudratsiva looking to stall.
Molotov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koudratsiva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maskarin Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koudratsiva cracks Molotov with a nice body shot.
Koudratsiva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koudratsiva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koudratsiva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Koudratsiva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Koudratsiva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koudratsiva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Koudratsiva.
Koudratsiva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Molotov gets underhooks to prevent Koudratsiva's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koudratsiva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koudratsiva lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Koudratsiva.

Koudratsiva manages to pull guard.
Koudratsiva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koudratsiva is pulling down on Molotov's head. It's preventing any offense from Molotov, at least for the moment.
Molotov throwing strikes from guard but Koudratsiva blocks nicely.
Molotov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two 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.
Molotov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koudratsiva is pulling down on Molotov's head to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Molotov fails with the takedown.

Koudratsiva 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 positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Molotov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koudratsiva off and has taken his back!
Koudratsiva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koudratsiva covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koudratsiva has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Molotov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Molotov looking for the choke from the back.
Molotov gets his hands free as Koudratsiva looks to control.
Koudratsiva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Molotov.
Koudratsiva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koudratsiva tries to hold on but Molotov postures up.

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.
Molotov unloads with some shots from mount but Koudratsiva bucks and avoids them well.
Molotov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Koudratsiva?
Koudratsiva can't escape the position.
Molotov dominating with strikes here.
Koudratsiva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molotov cracks Koudratsiva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koudratsiva is in a horrible position here. Molotov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koudratsiva can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Koudratsiva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koudratsiva 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Koudratsiva!