PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayvette Gochoco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totoy Mola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mayvette Gochoco's chin.

Gochoco
vs
Mola

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mayvette Gochoco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Totoy Mola!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gochoco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gochoco wants it to stay on the feet.

Mola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gochoco's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gochoco trying to control here.
Gochoco wants to get back to full guard.
Gochoco is trying to stand up here but Mola is controlling him well.

Mola is looking for a kimura but Gochoco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mola to get the leverage.
Gochoco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gochoco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gochoco has his foot on Mola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mola works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mola with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gochoco working for a triangle but Mola defends it easily.
Gochoco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mola prevents Gochoco from getting back to his feet.
Gochoco looking to control.
Gochoco keeping moving, preventing Mola from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Totoy Mola hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mola throws a head kick that misses
and Gochoco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gochoco stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mola loads up on a big right hand but Gochoco slips the punch.
Gochoco shoots in for a double leg but Mola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gochoco.
Mola shoots in but Gochoco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mayvette Gochoco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totoy Mola.
Gochoco moves in looking to clinch but Mola pushes him off.
Gochoco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gochoco misses with a wild combination.
Mola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mola wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mola scores with a takedown into Gochoco's guard.
Gochoco is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mola is looking to advance position but Gochoco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gochoco wants to control the pace but Mola is squirming around nicely.
Gochoco throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mola wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gochoco trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mola wants to control but Gochoco is having none of it.
Gochoco tries to control but Mola wriggling away.

Gochoco is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mola shrugs it off.
Mola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gochoco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gochoco sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayvette Gochoco dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gochoco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mola throws a big elbow that misses.

Gochoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gochoco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mola manages to get himself to full guard.
Mola controls Gochoco momentarily but Gochoco frees himself.
Gochoco trying to control the position from guard on top but Mola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gochoco gets to his feet. Mola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Mola closes the distance and pushes Gochoco back into the cage.
Mola stalls.
Mola pushes off an throws an elbow but Gochoco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gochoco has Mola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Mola.

Mola has clasped his hands together around Gochoco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mayvette Gochoco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mola prevents Gochoco from escaping the position.
Mola controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mola wants to control but Gochoco is keeping him busy.
Mola misses with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gochoco dodges the ground and pound from Mola.
Sloppy strikes there by Mola.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gochoco keeps working.
Mola scores with punches from side control.
Mola working the head and body with strikes.
Gochoco wants to control but Mola postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gochoco is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mola goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gochoco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mola but great work by Gochoco.

Gochoco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gochoco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mola is not content to let Gochoco control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mola tries to improve position but can't.
Gochoco is looking to take a break and control but Mola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Totoy Mola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gochoco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mola has managed to clinch.

Mola tightens his grip and picks Gochoco up, before dumping him to the ground. Gochoco manages to land in guard.
Mola connects with a couple of short punches.

Mola stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gochoco has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mola manages to get his head free but now Gochoco has transitioned to an armbar! Mola grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gochoco! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mayvette Gochoco!