PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between sika molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Rockovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

molo
vs
Rockovsky

160 cm
28
262 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sika molo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Rockovsky!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockovsky tries for a takedown but molo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

molo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rockovsky did well to prevent molo getting side control.
Rockovsky is trying to control but can't.
molo trying to control the action but Rockovsky is working from the bottom.
molo is taking a breather. Rockovsky 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.
molo working Rockovsky over with strikes.
Rockovsky is looking to improve his position.
molo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rockovsky is looking to improve his position.
Rockovsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with molo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rockovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but molo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
molo is controlling the pace.
Rockovsky is staying active underneath molo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

molo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockovsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time molo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rockovsky actively working from the bottom here.
molo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
molo slips a nice elbow through Rockovsky's hands, connecting with Rockovsky's forehead.

molo seems to be working for a kimura but Rockovsky defends the submission attempt.
molo wants to control but Rockovsky is keeping him busy.
molo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

molo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rockovsky could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but molo has cracked it and Rockovsky is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by molo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). sika molo!