PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Terrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Molotov
vs
Terrel

185 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Nan's Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Terrel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Molotov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Molotov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Terrel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Terrel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Molotov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Terrel some visible discomfort.
Terrel can't do much from the bottom here.
Terrel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Terrel is not content to let Molotov control the position.
Molotov scoring with punches and elbows.
Molotov working away.
Molotov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Molotov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov working the head with strikes.
Terrel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Molotov landing strikes.
Molotov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov lands a nice forearm strike.
Molotov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Molotov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Molotov cracks Terrel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Terrel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molotov connects with a decent elbow.
Molotov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Molotov scoring with punches from side control.
Molotov is working Terrel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Terrel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molotov connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Terrel to see if he's OK.
Molotov scores with punches from side control.
Molotov working the ground and pound.
Terrel taking a bit of punishment here - Molotov scoring with strikes.
Molotov grinds an elbow into Terrel's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov cracks Terrel with a big elbow.

Molotov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Terrel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Molotov cracks Terrel with a big elbow.
Terrel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Molotov grinds an elbow into Terrel's temple.
Molotov is working Terrel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Molotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molotov cracks Terrel with a big right hand but Terrel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Molotov looks up at the clock and then as Terrel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Molotov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Terrel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Molotov working the ground and pound from side control.
Molotov cracks Terrel with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terrel down.
Molotov working the ground and pound.
Terrel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Molotov looks up at the clock and then as Terrel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Molotov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Terrel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Molotov lands a nice forearm strike.
Molotov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrel keeps working.
Terrel taking a bit of punishment here - Molotov scoring with strikes.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Molotov trying to control the position but Terrel is working away.
Terrel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Molotov working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molotov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Terrel to see if he's OK.
Molotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molotov working the head with strikes.
Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Terrel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molotov scoring with punches from side control.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Molotov is putting a hurting on Terrel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Molotov lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molotov cracks Terrel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Molotov cracks Terrel with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Molotov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A leg kick checked by Terrel.
Terrel is looking for the big counter here.
Luis Terrel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terrel avoids the body shot from Molotov.
Terrel throws a counter combo.
Terrel checks a low kick from Molotov.

Molotov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terrel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Terrel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Terrel won't allow Molotov to pass to mount.

Terrel actively working from the bottom here.
Terrel is not content to let Molotov control the position.
Terrel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Molotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terrel can do to turn this around?
Molotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Terrel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Molotov.
Molotov trying to control the action but Terrel is working from the bottom.
Terrel has hold of Molotov's hands but Molotov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Molotov working over Terrel with some ground and pound. Terrel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Molotov wants to pass to mount but Terrel is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Molotov connects with a nice short shot to Terrel's temple.
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!
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Molotov there.
Molotov works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Molotov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Molotov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Terrel's face.
Molotov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Molotov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Molotov looking to finish Terrel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Terrel!
Terrel is breathing heavily.
Molotov lands a heavy elbow.
Molotov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Terrel's face.
Molotov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Molotov lands a couple of good shots and Terrel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Molotov scores with punches and elbows.
Molotov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Terrel.

Terrel is rocked!
Molotov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Terrel.
Terrel is still in real trouble! Can Molotov finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov punches Terrel on the ear.
Molotov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Terrel's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Molotov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Molotov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Molotov is punishing Terrel with strikes - can he finish him?!
Terrel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Molotov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Terrel?
Andrei Molotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big strike lands for Molotov! That's really hurt Terrel and he's turned his back - Molotov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Molotov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Molotov!