PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Skourge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirby Molesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby Molesworth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Skourge
vs
Molesworth

220 cm
26
290 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
304 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarvis Skourge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirby Molesworth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skourge misses the shot to the body.
Skourge thows a body shot but no joy.

Molesworth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Molesworth throws a strike but Skourge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skourge wants to stand and escape but instead Molesworth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Molesworth stands up over Skourge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Molesworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molesworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Molesworth postures up in Skourge's guard and throws a big left but Skourge blocks it.
Molesworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skourge uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Molesworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Molesworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Molesworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molesworth is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Skourge reverses the position - he's now on top in Molesworth's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skourge controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jarvis Skourge wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Skourge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Molesworth. Molesworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Kirby Molesworth has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skourge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skourge throws a series of punches but Molesworth avoids them all with ease.
Skourge just misses with a punch to the body.
Skourge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skourge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Molesworth shoots for a takedown but Skourge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Molesworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skourge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molesworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skourge avoids it really well and circles away.
Jarvis Skourge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirby Molesworth.
Skourge loads up on a big right hand but Molesworth slips the punch.
Skourge misses the shot to the body.
Skourge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skourge misses with a two punch combination.
Skourge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Molesworth!
Skourge throws out a loose jab but Molesworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Skourge. Those never looked like landing.
Skourge is breathing heavily.
Molesworth dives in and grabs Skourge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skourge pushes down on Molesworth's head and hops out.
Molesworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skourge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Molesworth somewhat.
Molesworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skourge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molesworth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skourge.
Skourge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Skourge scores with a four punch combination!
Skourge throws a right hand that Molesworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Molesworth also avoids with ease.
Skourge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molesworth dives in and grabs Skourge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skourge pushes down on Molesworth's head and hops out.
Skourge looks to land a right hand but Molesworth moved out of range.
Skourge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Molesworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Skourge holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Molesworth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Molesworth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Skourge?
Molesworth unloads with some shots from mount but Skourge bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molesworth with good strikes from the mount here!
Skourge really wants to buck Molesworth off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jarvis Skourge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kirby Molesworth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Molesworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molesworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skourge as he jumps to the side.
Molesworth has a takedown stuffed.
Jarvis Skourge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirby Molesworth.
Skourge misses with a wild combination.

Molesworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Skourge trying desperately to get to his feet.
Skourge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Molesworth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skourge looks a forlorn figure.
Skourge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Molesworth throwing strikes here but Skourge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Molesworth is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molesworth looking to finish Skourge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Skourge!
Skourge is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Molesworth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kirby Molesworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molesworth sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Molesworth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skourge can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Molesworth landing strikes from the mount.
Molesworth punching from mount but Skourge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Molesworth breaks from Skourge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Skourge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molesworth misses with some ground and pound and Skourge recovers position to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molesworth thows a huge punch but Skourge dodges it nicely.
Molesworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skourge's head.
Molesworth prevents Skourge from standing back up.
Skourge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skourge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molesworth.
Molesworth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skourge to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skourge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molesworth works over Skourge with some ground and pound from guard.
Molesworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skourge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skourge tries to get out of the position.
Molesworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molesworth cracks Skourge with a solid left hand.
Molesworth passes Skourge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Molesworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Molesworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molesworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Molesworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molesworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skourge is looking for a sweep. Molesworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skourge defending well though.
Molesworth working over Skourge with some ground and pound. Skourge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skourge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molesworth.
Molesworth throws a strike but Skourge avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Skourge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molesworth.
Skourge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molesworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skourge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molesworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molesworth lands a couple of digs.
Skourge wants to stand but Molesworth is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirby Molesworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirby Molesworth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Molesworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Molesworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skourge defends it nicely.
Skourge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jarvis Skourge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirby Molesworth.
Skourge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molesworth.
Skourge throws a nice looking combination but Molesworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skourge throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molesworth.
Molesworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Skourge sprawls well. He's pushed Molesworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skourge connects with a right hand. Molesworth shakes it off.
Jarvis Skourge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skourge lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molesworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skourge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That has opened up Kirby Molesworth's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Skourge misses.
Skourge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molesworth circles away quickly and effectively.
Skourge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skourge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skourge tries to bum rush Molesworth with a series of wild strikes but Molesworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Molesworth closes the distance and clinches up with Skourge, looking for a takedown. Molesworth pushes Skourge against the cage but Skourge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarvis Skourge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skourge throws a series of punches but Molesworth avoids them all with ease.
Molesworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skourge avoids it really well and circles away.
Molesworth moves away from the strike by Skourge.
Molesworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skourge punishes Molesworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Skourge throws a series of punches but Molesworth moves out of range.

Skourge gets caught napping as Molesworth dives in and scores a takedown. Skourge manages to retain guard.
Molesworth throws an elbow that misses. Skourge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molesworth's guard. Nice move by Skourge!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skourge gets to his feet. Molesworth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skourge swinging wildly here.
Skourge misses with a hook.
Skourge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Molesworth.
Skourge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molesworth.
Molesworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skourge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jarvis Skourge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Skourge misses its intended target.
Skourge lands a nice hook to Molesworth's body. Molesworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skourge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skourge wants it to stay on the feet.
Skourge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molesworth shoots in for a double leg but Skourge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skourge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Molesworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skourge avoids it really well and circles away.
Skourge scores with a jab to the body.
Skourge leaves Molesworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skourge throws a hook but Molesworth blocks it.
Molesworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skourge cracks Molesworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skourge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Molesworth in his tracks.
Skourge stalks Molesworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Molesworth's face. Molesworth staggers backwards, shaken.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molesworth forces his way into half guard.
Molesworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molesworth throwing shots but Skourge is blocking nicely.
Skourge has hold of Molesworth's hands but Molesworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skourge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Molesworth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molesworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Molesworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skourge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarvis Skourge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skourge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarvis Skourge!