PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Molski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian McGordon's chin.

Molski
vs
McGordon

185 cm
19
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian McGordon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Molski throws out a loose jab but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Molski backs up against the cage.
McGordon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molski.
McGordon tries a low kick but Molski avoids it.
McGordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brian McGordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Molski.
McGordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molski scores with a decent looking hook.
McGordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGordon as he jumps to the side.

McGordon gets a double leg takedown into Molski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Molski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGordon preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molski wants to sweep but no luck.
McGordon forces his way into half guard.
Molski blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGordon.
McGordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molski's head.
McGordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molski's head.
Molski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski is looking for a sweep. McGordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGordon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molski keeps working.
Molski tries to roll over but McGordon keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGordon moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Molski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molski keeps working.
McGordon landing strikes.
McGordon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Molski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGordon cracks Molski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Molski is looking for a sweep.
Molski gets back to half guard.
McGordon trying to control the action but Molski is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski wants to sweep but McGordon has passed to side control!
Molski is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGordon connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGordon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Molski some visible discomfort.
Molski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Molski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGordon.
Molski manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGordon's best efforts.
Molski trying to control but McGordon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGordon stalling away here and it's allowed Molski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGordon connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McGordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGordon dives in and grabs Molski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molski pushes down on McGordon's head and hops out.
Molski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGordon.
Molski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGordon throws a chopping leg kick but Molski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Molski throws a hook to the side of McGordon's head but McGordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Molski. McGordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGordon throws a hook but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGordon.
Molski checks a low kick from McGordon.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGordon misses the jab.
Molski takes a swing at McGordon's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski scores with a shot to the body.
Molski slips a jab from McGordon.
The fighters circling - Molski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molski shoots in but no luck this time.
McGordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molski.
McGordon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Molski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGordon.
McGordon throws a body punch but Molski moves out of range.
McGordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molski.
McGordon takes one on the button.
Molski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGordon.
Molski dives in and grabs McGordon's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGordon pushes down on Molski's head and hops out.
Molski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGordon manages to avoid it.
Molski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molski looks to score with a jab to the body but McGordon is just out of range.
McGordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGordon looks for a takedown but Molski sprawls well.
Martti Molski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGordon.
Molski avoids the body shot from McGordon.
Molski slips a straight right by McGordon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Molski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGordon moves away.
McGordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molski at a distance.
McGordon tries for a takedown but Molski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

McGordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Molski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGordon lands a shot to the body.
Molski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Molski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGordon leaning against his opponent.
Molski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from McGordon on the inside.
McGordon misses with the head strike.
McGordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGordon misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Molski.
A short body shot lands from McGordon as the two fighters clinch.
McGordon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGordon can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon working aggressively here.
Molski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Molski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Molski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molski is looking to control McGordon's arms but McGordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Molski has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGordon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molski can't find room to land a body shot as McGordon controls the action.

McGordon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Molski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian McGordon 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Molski moves away from the strike by McGordon.
McGordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGordon misses with a low kick.
Molski throws a body punch but McGordon moves out of range.
A slow jab from McGordon misses its intended target.
McGordon takes one on the button.

Molski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGordon to the mat! McGordon manages to get full guard.
Molski connects with a couple of short punches.
Brian McGordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molski forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGordon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Molski is just content to waste time from the top position. McGordon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McGordon wants to control the position but Molski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon is controlling Molski's trapped leg to prevent Molski from advancing to side control.
Molski passes to side control.
Molski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Molski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Molski trying to control the position but McGordon is working away.
Molski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGordon can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGordon keeps working.
McGordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Molski misses with the ground and pound.
Molski gets to mount! McGordon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McGordon holds of for dear life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon taking shots to the head.
McGordon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McGordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Molski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molski prevents McGordon from improving his position.
McGordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Molski throwing shots but McGordon is blocking nicely.
McGordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGordon is trying to control but can't.
Molski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGordon keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGordon gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Molski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGordon 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGordon!