PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Domain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Domain
vs
Molotov

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Domain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Molotov!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Domain moves into the clinch successfully.
Domain tries to stall but Molotov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Molotov blocks an elbow strike.
Domain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Molotov prevents it.
Domain is looking to control Molotov's arms but Molotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Domain has his back to the cage.
Molotov is looking for a takedown.

Molotov gets control of Domain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Molotov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Domain from controlling successfully.
Domain wants to get up but he can't break Molotov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Domain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molotov wants to stand but Domain is controlling the position.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Domain from controlling successfully.
Molotov controls Domain momentarily but Domain frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Domain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molotov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Domain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Molotov or perhaps it was just good defense by Domain which made him look bad.
Dan Domain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Molotov.
Domain moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
Domain misses with a takedown attempt - Molotov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Domain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Molotov as he jumps to the side.
Domain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Molotov as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Domain tries to avoid it but Molotov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Domain to the ground. Domain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Domain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Molotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domain shoots in and drives through. Molotov sprawls well.

Domain rushes Molotov and presses him up against the cage.
Domain gets underhooks to prevent Molotov's takedown attempt.
Molotov gets underhooks to prevent Domain's takedown attempt.
Molotov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Domain breaks the clinch.
Domain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molotov wants it to stay on the feet.

Domain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Domain is breathing heavily.

Molotov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Domain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dan Domain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domain lands a head shot.
Domain shoots in looking for a takedown. Molotov tries to sprawl out of it but Domain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Molotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Molotov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Domain.
A head kick misses from Molotov.

Domain forces Molotov back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Domain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Domain misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domain misses with some punches.
Molotov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Domain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Domain tries to score a body lock takedown but Molotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Molotov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Molotov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Molotov looking to control.
Domain postures up in Molotov's guard and throws a big left but Molotov blocks it.
Domain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domain trying to control the position from guard on top but Molotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molotov keeping full guard, as Domain tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domain trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Domain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Domain tries to clinch but Molotov moves out of range.
Domain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Domain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Molotov's face.

It looks like Robert Molotov has been cut.
Domain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molotov smiles and moves away.
Domain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Domain or perhaps it was just good defense by Molotov which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Domain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Domain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Molotov does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Domain swivels and escapes.
Molotov shoots for a takedown but Domain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Domain fails with a takedown attempt.
Domain dives in and grabs Molotov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molotov pushes down on Domain's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Molotov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Domain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Domain shoots in and drives through. Molotov sprawls well.
Domain shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Molotov gets a clinch.
Domain looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domain misses with a hook from the clinch.

Domain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov gets full guard.
Domain 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 keeping moving, preventing Domain from controlling successfully.
Molotov has control of Domain's left arm, preventing Domain from doing any damage.
Domain wants to control from the top but Molotov keeps moving.
Domain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Molotov is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Domain looking to sit in guard and control but Molotov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Domain keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Robert Molotov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Domain moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Molotov. No joy for Domain on that attempt.
Domain stuffs the takedown attempt from Molotov. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov tries to clinch up but Domain circles away and keeps his distance.
Molotov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domain avoids it really well and circles away.

Domain moves into the clinch.
Domain swings wildly with an uppercut but Molotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domain throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Domain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Molotov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Domain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Molotov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Domain tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Molotov closes the distance and clinches up with Domain, looking for a takedown. Molotov pushes Domain against the cage but Domain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robert Molotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Domain shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Domain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Domain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Domain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Molotov!
Domain trying to control but Molotov is having none of it.
Domain looking to finish Molotov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Molotov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Molotov is desperately trying to improve his position but Domain has a good base and remains in mount.
Molotov 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.
Molotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molotov trying to control from the bottom.
Molotov is not content to let Domain control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Domain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Domain stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Molotov to get to his feet.

Domain rushes Molotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Domain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domain tries to pull guard but Molotov holds him up against the cage and eventually Domain drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Domain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domain throws an elbow but it misses.

Molotov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Domain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Molotov circles away.
Domain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Molotov sprawls well. Molotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Domain gets slowly back to his feet.
Domain fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Dan Domain has been cut.
Molotov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Domain circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Molotov is defended easily by Domain.
Domain misses with a takedown attempt - Molotov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Molotov both land. Nice combination.

Domain moves into the clinch.
Molotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Molotov jumps guard.
Domain trying to control the position from guard on top but Molotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domain looking to pass the guard.
Domain landing with the ground and pound.
Dan Domain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Molotov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domain fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Domain with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Domain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Domain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Domain!