PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jalen Mortimer (ranked 3396 p4p, 366 weight class) and Alexey Molotov (ranked 1362 p4p, 186 weight class). Molotov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Phenomenal. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mortimer
vs
Molotov

188 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jalen Mortimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexey Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mortimer misses.
Molotov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mortimer defends it well.
Molotov lands a jab to Mortimer's midsection.

Molotov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mortimer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mortimer managing to control the position.
Mortimer trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molotov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mortimer looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov stands up over Mortimer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mortimer managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov trying to control but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
Molotov lands a couple of digs.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
Mortimer pulls Molotov in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mortimer trying to keep a closed guard but Molotov is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Molotov misses.
Molotov misses with a hook.

Molotov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Molotov is fighting to break Mortimer's control of his arms but Mortimer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mortimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molotov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer has Molotov pulled in close to control his posture.

Molotov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
Mortimer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Mortimer is out of range.
Jalen Mortimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mortimer throws a body punch but Molotov moves out of range.
Mortimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mortimer counters with a low kick, right behind Molotov 's knee.
Molotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mortimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Molotov dives in and scores a takedown into Mortimer's guard.
Mortimer is trying to control the position but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mortimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.

Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
That's time! Mortimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mortimer loads up on a big right hand but Molotov slips the punch.
Molotov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mortimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov with the counter takedown but Mortimer avoids it easily.
Mortimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Mortimer misses with a hook. Molotov ducked under it nicely.
Molotov throws an off balance right hand
and Mortimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mortimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Mortimer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov cracks Mortimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Mortimer is out of range.
Molotov cracks Mortimer with a good jab.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Molotov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortimer throws a leg kick

and Molotov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mortimer!
Molotov trying to control the position but Mortimer is working away.
Mortimer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molotov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mortimer trying to control here.
Molotov trying to control from half guard but Mortimer is working away.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov trying to control the action but Mortimer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer trying to control here.
Molotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mortimer is refusing to be controlled, as Molotov sits in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molotov misses with a looping right.
Molotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mortimer throws a big counter combination but Molotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mortimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Molotov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mortimers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mortimer fails to land with a series of punches.
Molotov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mortimer defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov throws out a powerful jab.
Mortimer defending well as Molotov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Mortimer.
Molotov throws a looping overhand right but Mortimer ducks down to avoid it.
Molotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mortimer to score with a decent uppercut.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mortimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Molotov works Mortimer's body with a nice hook.
Mortimer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Molotov.
Mortimer scores with a push kick.
Molotov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Mortimer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 blocks the body kick.
Molotov with a jab.
Mortimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexey Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
And Mortimer counters with a quick kick to the body but Molotov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Molotov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Molotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molotov misses with an uppercut
and Mortimer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mortimer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molotov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mortimer defends well and Molotov ends up having to push Mortimer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Mortimer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Molotov.
Mortimer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Molotov.
Alexey Molotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
Mortimer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molotov. Mortimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mortimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Molotov. Molotov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mortimer ducks under a wild hook from Molotov.
Mortimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov ducks under a wild hook from Mortimer.
Molotov misses with a hook
and Mortimer counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Molotov - just one landing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Molotov.
Mortimer tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Mortimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molotov working away.
Molotov working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Mortimer struggling a bit here.
My spies in VenDettaGYM inform me that Molotov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mortimer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mortimer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Molotov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov trying to control the action but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
Mortimer wants to control but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mortimer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mortimer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molotov.
Mortimer trying to hold on to Molotov's head to control him but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mortimer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mortimer trying to control from the bottom.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov controlling the action here.
Mortimer wants to control but Molotov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mortimer is trying to control but can't.
Jalen Mortimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molotov is keen to just control but Mortimer is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Molotov!
A victorious Alexey Molotov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.