PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riasco has chosen The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Molina
vs
Riasco

168 cm
22
150 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

162 cm
23
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Molina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riasco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Molina sprawls well initially but Riasco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riasco is thwarting Molina's attempts to control the position.
Riasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Molina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Riasco is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Molina as he works his way to full guard.
Riasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Molina is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riasco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Molina keeping moving, preventing Riasco from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina can't keep his opponent in guard - Riasco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molina is not content to let Riasco control the position.

Riasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Molina is just riding it out for now. Riasco eventually gives up the hold.
Molina is not content to let Riasco control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Riasco is looking for a kimura here.
Molina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Riasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molina keeps working.
Molina trying to hold on to Riasco's head to control him but Riasco postures up.
Riasco wants to pass the guard but Molina is defending well.

Riasco seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco controlling the action here.
Molina is refusing to be controlled, as Riasco sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Riasco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molina pinned against the cage. Molina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riasco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riasco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molina tries to avoid it but Riasco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molina to the ground. Molina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeffrey Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco.
Molina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Riasco shoots in and gets a takedown into Molina's guard.

Riasco drops back looking for a leg! Molina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molina manages to kick Riasco off! Riasco jumps back into Molina's guard.
Riasco looking to sit in guard and control but Molina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Riasco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Molina misses with a combination

and Riasco counters with a shoot takedown. Molina fights it but they end up in guard.
Riasco is pushing down on Molina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Molina is fighting to maintain full guard but Riasco has managed to sneak the leg through.

Riasco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Molina is defending against the submission attempts here by Riasco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santiago Riasco has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Riasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riasco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Riasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Molina is just riding it out for now. Riasco eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riasco is stalling here. Molina is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Riasco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Molina has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riasco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Riasco is not content to let Molina control the position.

Riasco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molina pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riasco actively working from the bottom here.
Molina prevents Riasco from improving his position.
Molina controlling the action here.
Molina is stalling here. Riasco is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Molina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riasco has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riasco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Molina rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riasco's guard! Nice work there by Molina!
Molina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Riasco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Molina is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Riasco.
Riasco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riasco is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Riasco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Riasco with a poor takedown

and Molina counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riasco won't be happy with that.
Riasco is trying to control Molina's posture but Molina avoids it.
Riasco is trying to work for a sweep but Molina has mounted him!
Riasco regains half guard.

Riasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina prevents Riasco from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina is trying to control the action in half guard but Riasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riasco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Molina is working away from the top position though.
Molina is keen to just control but Riasco is a slippery customer.

Riasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riasco trying to hold on to Molina's head to control him but Molina postures up.

Riasco actively working from the bottom here.

That's two 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.
Well, if Molina is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Riasco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molina pulls his head out easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Molina misses with a body kick.
Riasco shoots in but no luck this time.
Molina feinted with a counter takedown.
Riasco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffrey Molina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Riasco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeffrey Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco fails with the takedown.
Riasco tries for a takedown but Molina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Molina changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riasco tries for a takedown but Molina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riasco shoots in looking for a takedown but Molina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riasco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Riasco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Molina's half guard.

Riasco trying to work for an americana but Molina has managed to regain full guard.
Riasco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco won't allow Molina to sweep him here.
Molina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Riasco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molina pulls his head out easily.

Riasco looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riasco trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Molina showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riasco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Riasco!
After winning the bout, Santiago Riasco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jeffrey Molina spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that punk ass bitch, I won that shit. Fuck Bitches get money! BIRD SQUAD!'.