PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Parker Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Courteener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker Molina has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Molina
vs
Courteener

193 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

182 cm
19
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Parker Molina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Courteener!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Courteener looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Courteener is looking to stand up but Molina won't let him.
Courteener content to stall in guard here.
Courteener trying to control but Molina is working from the bottom.
Molina being controlled here, momentarily.

Pedro Courteener has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Molina avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Courteener goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Molina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courteener.
Courteener stuffs the takedown.

Courteener decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Molina is rocked!
Courteener throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh Molina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Courteener tries to stand and escape but Molina is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Courteener seems content to control.
Molina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Courteener scores with a couple of nice shots.
Courteener takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Courteener is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Courteener looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Courteener is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Molina defends it well.
Courteener looks winded!
Courteener sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pedro Courteener.
A head kick misses from Courteener.

Courteener gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Courteener has clasped his hands together around Molina's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Courteener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molina keeps working.
An elbow from Courteener crashes against the mat.
Molina tries to buck Courteener off but Courteener is having none of it.
Molina is trying to control Courteener's posture but Courteener avoids it.
The ground and pound from Courteener seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Molina seems to have got his legs back now.
Courteener working away.

Courteener looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Courteener trying to control the action but Molina is working from the bottom.
Courteener throws an elbow but Molina slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courteener is looking to take a break and control but Molina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Courteener goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Molina has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Courteener but great work by Molina.
Courteener is trying to get back to half guard.
Molina trying to control the action but Courteener is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molina goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Courteener rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Molina's guard! Nice work there by Courteener!
Courteener wants to control from the top but Molina keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Courteener missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Courteener 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.

Molina moves out of range of the leg kick from Courteener.
Molina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Molina blocks a head kick by Courteener.

Molina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Courteener to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Courteener postures up.
Molina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Courteener trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courteener trying to control but Molina is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Courteener slips nicely into half guard.
Molina trying to control here.
Molina is looking for a sweep. Courteener is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courteener seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Courteener tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Molina.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Courteener wants to clinch.

Courteener closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Molina to the mat! Molina manages to get full guard.
Molina keeping full guard, as Courteener tries to pass.
Molina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Courteener.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courteener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Courteener throwing strikes from guard but Molina blocks nicely.
Courteener trying to stand up but can't free himself from Molina's guard.
Courteener is breathing heavily.
Molina wants to stand up but Courteener is controlling him.
Courteener wants to stand but Molina is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courteener stays in close to Molina's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pedro Courteener hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Courteener misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molina circles away from the clinch attempt

and Molina counters with a nice double leg into side control. Courteener won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Courteener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Molina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Molina fails with the takedown

and Courteener counters by clinching up.

Courteener escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Courteener manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Molina on his heels. He'll look to pass Molina's guard now, I'm sure.
Courteener trying to control but Molina is working from the bottom.
Courteener postures up.
Courteener wants to control from the top but Molina keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pedro Courteener was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Courteener darts in and clinches Molina up against the cage.

Courteener jumps guard and drags Molina to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Courteener looking to control.
Courteener wants to sweep but no luck.
Molina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Courteener takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Courteener keeping moving, preventing Molina from controlling successfully.
Courteener working a defensive guard but Molina passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina stops Courteener from getting back to his feet.
Courteener has his hands clasped together around Molina's back. He's all about the action.
Molina controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Parker Molina just wasn't active enough.
Courteener throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Molina counters with a nice uppercut.

Molina gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Courteener wants to stand but Molina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Molina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Courteener is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Courteener wants to stand and escape but instead Molina has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Courteener wants to sweep here but Molina controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courteener controls Molina momentarily but Molina frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Courteener misses with a low kick.
Molina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina shoots for a double leg takedown but Courteener sprawls well. He's pushed Molina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Courteener slaps away a takedown attempt from Molina, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Courteener comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Courteener has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Courteener!