PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neymar Junior will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Molovgomedov
vs
Junior

156 cm
21
147 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
154 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Molovgomedov !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Junior!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Molovgomedov has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Molovgomedov .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molovgomedov .

Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Junior.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Molovgomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Junior should have avoided that one.

It looks like Neymar Junior has been cut.
Molovgomedov throws a lazy body kick
and Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Molovgomedov . That one must have hurt.
Molovgomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molovgomedov throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov .
Junior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Molovgomedov digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov .
Junior throws a counter combo.

Molovgomedov clinches up against the cage.
Junior lands an elbow just above Molovgomedov 's eye.
Molovgomedov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molovgomedov .
A nice leg kick lands there from Molovgomedov .
A bone on bone clash there as Molovgomedov blocks the leg kick.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov goes for a double leg but Junior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Junior continues to drive forward.
Molovgomedov swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neymar Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molovgomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Molovgomedov 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junior lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Molovgomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Molovgomedov 's head back.
Junior blocks the body kick.
Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Junior scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Henry Molovgomedov has been cut.
Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Junior throws a nice looking combination but Molovgomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Junior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Junior moved away.
Junior checks a leg kick.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Molovgomedov throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Molovgomedov throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Junior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Molovgomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Junior misses.
Molovgomedov dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Junior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molovgomedov 's head.

Molovgomedov clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Junior.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molovgomedov .
Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Molovgomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Junior.
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!
Molovgomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molovgomedov misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Molovgomedov .
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Molovgomedov . Junior shrugs it off though.
Junior dips to his left and cracks Molovgomedov with an uppercut!
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov .
Junior throws a hook but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Molovgomedov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neymar Junior will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 head kick by Molovgomedov misses
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Molovgomedov is looking to wear down Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Molovgomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Molovgomedov off balance momentarily.
Junior lands with a hook. Molovgomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior cracks Molovgomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Molovgomedov cracks the inside of Junior's front leg.

Molovgomedov gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Molovgomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Junior sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Molovgomedov trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molovgomedov grinds an elbow into Junior's temple.
Junior defending against the ground and pound.

Molovgomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior, who protects the arm well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molovgomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior, who protects the arm well.
Molovgomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Molovgomedov 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.
Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Molovgomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molovgomedov wants to sweep but Junior has passed to side control!
Molovgomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molovgomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junior is trying to defend but Molovgomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Junior kicks Molovgomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Molovgomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molovgomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Junior bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Molovgomedov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Junior will feel that in the morning.
Junior lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junior as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Junior is trying to counter with his kicks.
Junior motions for Molovgomedov to come forward. Junior throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Molovgomedov misses.
Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molovgomedov . That did some damage!
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook.
Neymar Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Junior enables Molovgomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Junior manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Molovgomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Neymar Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A solid leg kick lands there for Molovgomedov .
Junior works the jab nicely.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick
and Junior counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molovgomedov 's knee momentarily.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Junior wants to slow Molovgomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Junior staying out of range there.
Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molovgomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Junior's head.
Nice straight punches there by Junior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molovgomedov can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov connects with a leg kick. Junior looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Junior.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Molovgomedov slips the punch.
Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Molovgomedov .
Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Junior misses with an uppercut
and Molovgomedov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Junior really felt that one!
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Junior sees coming a mile off.
Molovgomedov connects with a leg kick. Junior looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Molovgomedov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molovgomedov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Molovgomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Molovgomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Junior misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Junior saw that one coming.
Junior has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Molovgomedov .
Good leg kick by Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Junior misses.
Junior tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Junior lands with a hook. Molovgomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior is looking for the big counter here.
Nice cross by Junior.
A bone on bone clash there as Junior blocks the leg kick.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Molovgomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Junior lands.
Molovgomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Junior.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molovgomedov .
A punch combination from Junior misses.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molovgomedov scores with a leg kick.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Junior only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Junior.
Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior lands with a hook. Molovgomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molovgomedov wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Molovgomedov misses with the body kick
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Molovgomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Molovgomedov swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Junior.
Molovgomedov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Junior moves out of range as Molovgomedov throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Neymar Junior just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Junior scores with a jab to the body.
Junior explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Molovgomedov .
Jab from Junior.
Molovgomedov fails with the takedown.
Molovgomedov throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Junior checks it.
Junior lands a high kick!

Molovgomedov is rocked!
Junior steps in with a hook that catches Molovgomedov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Junior follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Molovgomedov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neymar Junior! Neymar Junior retains his featherweight title!
Neymar Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support.