PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Yvgeny Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotov comes to the ring accompanied by Troika. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Molotov
vs
Luis

187 cm
22
184 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

185 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yvgeny Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Luis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Molotov is out of range.
Luis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Molotov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luis. That did some damage!
Molotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molotov misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Molotov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Molotov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Molotov lands with an uppercut that bounces Luis off the ropes and back into range.
Nice body kick there by Molotov.
Luis drops his hands momentarily and Molotov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luis looks to score with a jab to the body but Molotov is just out of range.
Molotov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luis scores with a one two! Molotov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Molotov blocks the leg kick.
Luis scores with a leg kick.
Luis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molotov lands a really nice looking cross but Luis seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luis - that will leave a mark!
Molotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molotov cracks Luis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molotov thuds a left hand into Luis's body.
Luis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Molotov throws a body punch but Luis moves out of range.
Molotov throws a shot from downtown. Luis moves away and avoids it.
Luis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Luis takes one to the side of the head.
Molotov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molotov walks into a left hand.
Luis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luis throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molotov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molotov. Molotov obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov wants to clinch up but Luis keeps it at a distance.
Luis wants to counter with a clinch but Molotov pushes him away.
Molotov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luis misses with a leg kick.
Luis throws a looping overhand right but Molotov ducks down to avoid it.
Molotov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Molotov with a nice cross.
Bruce Luis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luis thuds a left hand into Molotov's body.

Molotov closes the distance and clinches.
Luis throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Molotov fails to land.
Molotov blocks a body shot from Luis.
Luis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molotov's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov blocks an elbow strike from Luis.
Molotov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Molotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molotov blocks a body shot from Luis.
Luis lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yvgeny Molotov will probably get the nod.
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.

Molotov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molotov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luis.
Luis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luis duly obliges.
A big right from Luis misses.
Luis misses with a lunging right hand
and Molotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Molotov lands a nice shot to the body.
Molotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Molotov throws a head kick but Luis moves out of range.
Molotov throws a push kick but Luis slaps the foot to one side.
Luis throws a head kick that misses
and Molotov counters with a good low kick that Luis was not able to check.
Luis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Molotov's head.

It looks like Yvgeny Molotov has been cut.
Molotov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Molotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luis.
A big left from Molotov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molotov lands with a shot to the body.
Molotov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Molotov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molotov moves out of range as Luis throws a body kick.
Luis staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Molotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molotov misses with a low kick.
Luis walks into a left hand.
Luis tries a head kick but it misses.
Luis tries a head kick but it misses.
Molotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luis.
Molotov misses with a hook. Luis ducked under it nicely.
Molotov scores with a punch to the head.
Luis throws a leg kick that misses.
Molotov scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molotov works Luis's body with a nice hook.
Luis jabs Molotov right on the nose. Molotov blinks but takes it well.
Molotov tries to clinch but Luis moves out of range.
Molotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luis can pounce on him.
Luis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotov throws a right hand that Luis ducks under and follows up with a left that Luis also avoids with ease.
Luis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luis lands a nice looking body kick.
Molotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luis.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molotov tried to counter with a leg kick but Luis avoided it.
Luis moves out of range as Molotov throws a body kick.
Molotov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yvgeny Molotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yvgeny Molotov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Molotov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Molotov scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from Luis misses its intended target.
Molotov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luis lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Luis.
Molotov throws a head kick but Luis moves out of range.
Molotov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luis doesn't seem bothered though.
Luis misses with a head kick.
Molotov thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov misses with a body kick.
Luis looks to land a combination but Molotov avoids it well.
Luis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Molotov punishes Luis's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luis throws a head kick but Molotov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis blocks a jab.
Luis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luis lands a leg kick that knocks Molotov off balance momentarily.
Luis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Molotov is out of range.
Molotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luis.
Luis throws a combination that misses

and Molotov counters by moving into the clinch.
Molotov misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Molotov.
Molotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Molotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luis backwards.
Molotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luis avoids it.
Molotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luis's elbow.
Luis working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molotov.
Luis blocking some punches.
Molotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luis.
Luis misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Molotov.
Molotov lands an uppercut.
Luis takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luis throws an elbow that misses.
Luis pushes off an throws an elbow but Molotov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Molotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luis avoids it.
Molotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molotov blocks a body shot from Luis.
Molotov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Molotov throws a head punch that misses.
Molotov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molotov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luis.
Molotov tries to work over Luis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molotov missing with knees to the body.
Molotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Molotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luis can do to turn this around?
Molotov misses with some punches.
Molotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Luis controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yvgeny Molotov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yvgeny Molotov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Molotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Molotov moves forwards but Luis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luis looks to land a right hand but Molotov moved out of range.
Molotov misses with a looping left.
Luis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Molotov.
Luis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molotov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luis throws a hook but Molotov avoids it easily.
Molotov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luis lands with a slapping head kick.
Molotov cracks Luis with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Molotov misses the target.
Luis scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luis digs a good body shot into Molotov's ribs.
Molotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Molotov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luis.
A little feinted left hand from Molotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luis moves out of range of the strikes.
Molotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Luis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Luis slams his shin into Molotov's torso.
A leg kick checked by Luis.
Luis is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Luis finds it's way through Molotov's defenses.
Molotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Luis feints and then cracks Molotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molotov down.
Molotov throws a big shot that misses.
Luis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luis lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Molotov checks a leg kick.
Molotov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luis. Molotov shrugs it off though.
Luis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luis misses with a wild body shot.
Molotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luis checks a leg kick.
Molotov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Molotov - just one landing.
Luis looks for the body kick but Molotov saw that one coming.
A cross from Luis lands.
Molotov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Luis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yvgeny Molotov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Molotov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruce Luis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molotov lands a front kick.
Molotov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luis throws out a leg kick but Molotov moves out of range and Luis only half commits.
Molotov slips a jab and a cross from Luis.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luis tries to land a front kick but Molotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molotov throws a sloppy head kick and Luis moves out of range easily.
Luis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Molotov in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Luis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Luis will feel that in the morning.
Luis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Molotov's head.
Molotov throws a wild body kick that Luis sees coming a mile off.
Molotov cracks Luis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Molotov is rocked!
Luis throws a leg kick but Molotov checks it.
Oh Molotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luis blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Luis blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Molotov seems to have got his legs back now.
Molotov sizes up Luis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Molotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luis manages to avoid it.
Luis tries to work over Molotov's front leg with a kick but Molotov checks it.
A big left from Luis misses.
Luis is looking to score with low kicks.
Luis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luis thumps Molotov with a low kick.
Luis misses with a head kick.
Molotov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Molotov wants to slow Luis down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Molotov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luis swats away the attempt to clinch by Molotov.
Luis wants to slow Molotov down by chopping away at his legs.
Luis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molotov. That did some damage!
Luis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Molotov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Molotov throws a series of punches but Luis avoids them all with ease.
Molotov looks to land a right hand but Luis moved out of range.
Luis is looking to land body kicks.
Molotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Yvgeny Molotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luis misses with a right hand
and Molotov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Luis really felt that one!
Bruce Luis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Molotov gets a clinch.
Molotov misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yvgeny Molotov.
I think Molotov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yvgeny Molotov!
A very excited looking Yvgeny Molotov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.