PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rajkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demyan Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rajkovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raised Fist - Friends And Traitors. The crowd seem to be enjoying Molotov's choice of entrance music: mythbusters theme song. Demyan Molotov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rajkovic
vs
Molotov

187 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
221 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Control Nutrition
M/S Paint Fightwear *** Cheapest in town ***

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Rajkovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demyan Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rajkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rajkovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molotov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajkovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Rajkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rajkovic lands a jab to the nose.
Molotov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rajkovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rajkovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rajkovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rajkovic misses with the combination.
Rajkovic throws a nice looking combination but Molotov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molotov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rajkovic misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajkovic scores with a kick to the body.
Rajkovic thows a body kick. Molotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Molotov tries to clinch up.
Molotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rajkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molotov fails with a takedown attempt.
Molotov wants to clinch.
Rajkovic cracks the inside of Molotov's front leg.
Alexander Rajkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rajkovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rajkovic throws a leg kick but Molotov checks it.
Alexander Rajkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajkovic misses with a double jab.
Rajkovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Molotov's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molotov doesn't seem bothered though.
Rajkovic with a nice cross.
Rajkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Rajkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rajkovic throws a series of punches but Molotov moves out of range.
Molotov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rajkovic is looking to slow Molotov down with leg kicks.
Molotov moves in looking to clinch but Rajkovic pushes him off.
Rajkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molotov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Rajkovic finds it's way through Molotov's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molotov. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Rajkovic.
Rajkovic misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rajkovic as he jumps to the side.
Molotov looks gassed!
Rajkovic looks to land a combination but Molotov avoids it well.
Rajkovic clobbers Molotov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Molotov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rajkovic lands a jab to the head.
Molotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rajkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rajkovic sizes up Molotov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rajkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Molotov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rajkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Molotov's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Molotov tries to clinch there but Rajkovic circles away.
Rajkovic cracks Molotov with an open hand slap.
Rajkovic lands with a good body shot.
Rajkovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Molotov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander Rajkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demyan Molotov.
Rajkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rajkovic scores with a jab. Molotov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rajkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajkovic scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Rajkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Rajkovic lands with a nice combination. Molotov backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rajkovic thuds his shin into the meat of Molotov's side.
Rajkovic throws out a powerful jab.
Rajkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rajkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molotov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rajkovic thows a body kick. Molotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rajkovic jabs Molotov right on the nose. Molotov blinks but takes it well.
Rajkovic lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic works the jab nicely.
Rajkovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Molotov in his tracks.
Molotov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molotov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajkovic leaves Molotov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Molotov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajkovic lands with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Molotov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rajkovic - the referee stops the clock and Molotov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rajkovic. Molotov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rajkovic connects with the punch.
Rajkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molotov on the side of the head.
Rajkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rajkovic scores with a nice right hand.
Rajkovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rajkovic feints and then cracks Molotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molotov down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rajkovic. That's going to slow Molotov down.
Rajkovic is looking to slow Molotov down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rajkovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov ducks right into an uppercut from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rajkovic.
Jab from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic works Molotov's body with a nice hook.
Demyan Molotov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rajkovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rajkovic lunges at Molotov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Molotov's hand.
Molotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexander Rajkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Rajkovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rajkovic lands with a kick to the temple. Molotov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Rajkovic misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rajkovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Molotov in the body.
Molotov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rajkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rajkovic scores with a nice strike.
Molotov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Rajkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rajkovic. That snapped Molotov's head back.
Rajkovic lunges at Molotov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Molotov's hand.
Rajkovic lands with a right hand.
Rajkovic digs a good hook to Molotov's body.
Molotov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rajkovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic tests Molotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rajkovic.
A solid body kick from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rajkovic connects with a jab.
Rajkovic catches Molotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rajkovic swivels and escapes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Molotov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rajkovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Rajkovic connects with a body shot.
Molotov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rajkovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajkovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rajkovic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rajkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rajkovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Molotov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rajkovic. That one must have hurt.
Rajkovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Rajkovic lands with a cross.
Molotov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rajkovic is fending him off so far but Molotov persists. Nope, Rajkovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Rajkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rajkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rajkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rajkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rajkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molotov's sensitive parts.
Rajkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molotov can do to turn this around?
Rajkovic lands with a right hand.
Rajkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molotov's calf.
Rajkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Molotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rajkovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajkovic cracks Molotov with an open hand slap.
Rajkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rajkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rajkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Molotov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rajkovic works over Molotov's head and body with a nice combination.
Rajkovic scores with a hook to the body. Molotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rajkovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Molotov in his tracks.
Molotov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rajkovic with a nice cross.
Rajkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molotov. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Molotov should have avoided that one.
Rajkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rajkovic lands with a straight right. Molotov didn't see that one coming.
Molotov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rajkovic looks to land a combination. Molotov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Molotov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rajkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rajkovic lands a jab.
Rajkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Molotov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rajkovic with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molotov looks for a takedown but Rajkovic sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molotov.
Alexander Rajkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demyan Molotov.
Rajkovic lands with a shot to the body.
Rajkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Molotov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rajkovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Molotov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rajkovic.
Molotov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Molotov swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Rajkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Rajkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajkovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Molotov is looking to clinch but Rajkovic is avoiding it.
Rajkovic lands with a shot to the body.
Rajkovic scores with a hook to the body. Molotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rajkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rajkovic!
Rajkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Rajkovic throws a combination. Molotov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot lands for Rajkovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rajkovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rajkovic lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rajkovic clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Molotov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rajkovic.
Molotov tries to move into range but Rajkovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Molotov blocks a head kick by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rajkovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Molotov dives in and grabs Rajkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rajkovic pushes down on Molotov's head and hops out.
Rajkovic scores with a jab. Molotov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Molotov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rajkovic - the referee stops the clock and Molotov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rajkovic. Molotov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rajkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Molotov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Molotov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rajkovic thuds a left hand into Molotov's body.
Rajkovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajkovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Rajkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rajkovic. That's going to slow Molotov down.
Rajkovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rajkovic duly obliges.
Rajkovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick from Rajkovic lands but Molotov takes it in his stride.
Rajkovic lands a head kick. Molotov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy left from Rajkovic finds it's target.
Rajkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rajkovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov avoids the head kick by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic lands a body shot.
Rajkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rajkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Rajkovic scores with a hook to the body. Molotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rajkovic throws a good cross that connects.
Molotov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rajkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molotov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Molotov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters circling a little - Rajkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Molotov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rajkovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic cracks the inside of Molotov's front leg.
Molotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rajkovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Molotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rajkovic lands a jab.
Rajkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Molotov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rajkovic with a nice cross.
Rajkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic throws a nice head kick!
Rajkovic delivers a nice body kick.
Rajkovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rajkovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molotov's head.
Rajkovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Molotov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rajkovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rajkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rajkovic digs a good body shot into Molotov's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molotov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rajkovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Rajkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rajkovic had his way with Demyan Molotov in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rajkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Molotov off the cage and back into rage.
Rajkovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Molotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rajkovic thows a body kick. Molotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rajkovic swinging wildly here.
Rajkovic tests Molotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rajkovic throws a head kick that Molotov semi-blocks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rajkovic.
Molotov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rajkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Rajkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Molotov should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rajkovic!
Rajkovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rajkovic, right into the meat.
Rajkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rajkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rajkovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rajkovic lands with a right hand.
Rajkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rajkovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rajkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Molotov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rajkovic. Rajkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Rajkovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demyan Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab from Rajkovic.
Rajkovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molotov at a distance.
Rajkovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molotov's head.
Rajkovic digs a good body shot into Molotov's ribs.
Rajkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Molotov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rajkovic lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajkovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Molotov.
Rajkovic connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Rajkovic catches Molotov right on the button with a cross.
Rajkovic scores with a jab to the body.
Rajkovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rajkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molotov's sensitive parts.
Molotov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic throws a right and a left that Molotov avoids nicely.
Rajkovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Molotov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rajkovic.
Rajkovic scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rajkovic. That's going to slow Molotov down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rajkovic. Molotov shrugs it off though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajkovic scores with a jab.
Molotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rajkovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Molotov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rajkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rajkovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Molotov will feel that in the morning.
Alexander Rajkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rajkovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rajkovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rajkovic scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rajkovic.
Rajkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Rajkovic throws a series of strikes that have Molotov backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rajkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rajkovic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:40
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:40
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rajkovic!
Alexander Rajkovic is the new light heavyweight champion!