PBP Commentary

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

Roberson
vs
Molotov

174 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

191 cm
24
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmed Roberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Misha Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov shoots in and drives through. Roberson sprawls well.
Molotov shoots in but Roberson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molotov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberson swivels and escapes.
Ahmed Roberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Molotov.
Roberson shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Molotov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberson, pushing him back against the cage.
Molotov tries to pull guard but Roberson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roberson is working Molotov over against the cage.
Roberson is working for takedown but Molotov is calmly controlling the position for now.

Molotov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roberson is not content to let Molotov control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov wants to pass the guard but Roberson is defending well.
Molotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roberson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Misha Molotov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Molotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Molotov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roberson is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberson's head.
Roberson wants to control but Molotov is keeping busy.
Roberson wants to get back to full guard.
Molotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roberson gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov wants to stand and escape but instead Roberson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Molotov wants to stand but Roberson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov has a closed guard, preventing Roberson from standing up.
Roberson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Molotov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Molotov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Roberson is on top in guard.
Roberson postures up.
Roberson wanted to stand there but Molotov had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molotov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Roberson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Molotov wants to clinch up but Roberson keeps it at a distance.

Molotov pushes Roberson up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberson is trying to break the clinch but Molotov is controlling him.

Molotov breaks from the clinch.

Molotov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molotov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Molotov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Molotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses
and Roberson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Molotov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molotov tries to clinch up.

Molotov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Molotov showed some decent athleticism there.

Molotov stands up and beckons Roberson to join him on the feet.

Molotov clinches up with Roberson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberson lands a shot to the body.
Molotov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roberson after a bit of a struggle.
Molotov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roberson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Roberson breaks the clinch.

Roberson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Molotov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roberson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molotov's guard.

Roberson stands and steps away. Molotov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberson as he jumps to the side.
Ahmed Roberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Molotov.
Molotov misses with a leg kick
letting Roberson counter with a right hand.

Roberson gets tackled into the cage by Molotov. Molotov maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov has Roberson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Molotov is breathing heavily.
Molotov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roberson can't break the clinch.

Molotov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberson swats away the attempt to clinch by Molotov.
Molotov darts in looking for a takedown but Roberson gets double underhooks and turns Molotov into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roberson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molotov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Molotov is trying to force a seperation but Roberson has the dominant position.
Molotov is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberson has double underhooks.
Roberson looking for a takedown.
Molotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberson's efforts to push away.
Roberson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Molotov pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Molotov sprawls well. Molotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberson gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberson tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov misses with a double jab.

Molotov looking to score a takedown here. Roberson is defending well but Molotov drives through and ends up in Roberson's guard.
Molotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Molotov clinches.
Roberson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Molotov walks away with a smile on his face. Roberson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Molotov gets a double leg takedown into Roberson's guard.
Molotov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molotov stopping the sweep attempt from Roberson.
Molotov distracts Roberson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Molotov trying to control but Roberson is working from the bottom.
Roberson is trying to keep Molotov in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov trying to control but Roberson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Misha Molotov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Molotov fails to land with a series of punches.
Molotov misses with a body kick.
Roberson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molotov at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Molotov somewhat.
Roberson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roberson lands a high kick!
Molotov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberson's waist but Roberson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Molotov off to one side.
Roberson shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense.

Molotov looking to score a takedown here. Roberson is defending well but Molotov drives through and ends up in Roberson's guard.
Molotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molotov wants to get up but he can't break Roberson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Molotov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roberson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov looking to pass the guard.
Roberson has a closed guard, preventing Molotov from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roberson is on top in guard.

Molotov working for a triangle but Roberson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Molotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberson is one step ahead there.
Roberson wanted to stand there but Molotov had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahmed Roberson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misha Molotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberson is working Molotov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Molotov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Molotov!