PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seleukos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Molly Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Banana's choice of entrance music: Banana Boat Song (Day O) - Harry Belafonte. 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.

Molovgomedov
vs
Banana

175 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seleukos Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Molly Banana!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banana throws a head kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Nice body kick from Molovgomedov.
Banana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Molovgomedov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Molovgomedov throws a lazy body kick
and Banana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banana throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molovgomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Molovgomedov - that will leave a mark!
Banana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Molovgomedov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Banana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Molovgomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banana is fending him off so far but Molovgomedov persists. Nope, Banana circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Molovgomedov's head coaches at Condor Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Molovgomedov lands with a right hand.
Banana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana throws a head kick that half lands.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banana sprawls well. Banana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Molovgomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Banana finds it's way through Molovgomedov's defenses.
Banana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Molovgomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banana misses with a looping right.
Molly Banana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana loads up on a big right hand but Molovgomedov slips the punch.
Molovgomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a nice looking combination but Banana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Banana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molovgomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banana looks for the body kick but Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banana sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana is looking to land body kicks.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Banana off balance momentarily.
Banana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molovgomedov lands with a cross.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banana's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Banana saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Molovgomedov.
Banana tries a head kick but it misses.
Banana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banana throws a body kick that misses.
Molovgomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov connects with a leg kick. Banana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banana misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Banana misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov staying out of range there.
Banana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Molovgomedov on the side of the head.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banana tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov cracks a nice hook into Banana's ribs.
Banana works the jab nicely.
Molovgomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Molovgomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Banana is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Banana is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molovgomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Molovgomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banana to see if he's OK.
Banana trying to control but Molovgomedov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Molovgomedov is riding his opponent, not letting Banana buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov landing with strikes.

Molovgomedov looking for the choke from the back.
Banana is really stuck here.
Molovgomedov avoiding Banana 's attempts to control his hands.
Banana is trying to break free.
Molovgomedov scores with punches and elbows.
Molovgomedov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov controlling from the back.
Molovgomedov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Banana hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seleukos Molovgomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Banana tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banana.
Molovgomedov jabs Banana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Molovgomedov keeps Banana at a distance using the push kick.
Banana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molovgomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Banana is quick to defend against it.
Banana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Banana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Banana misses with a looping left.
Molovgomedov scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molovgomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banana can do to turn this around?

Molovgomedov instigates a clinch.
Molovgomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Molovgomedov just leaning against Banana, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banana manages to pull guard.

Molovgomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Molovgomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Banana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molovgomedov.

Banana working for a triangle but Molovgomedov defends it easily.

Molovgomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Molovgomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Banana's legs - danger averted.
Banana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Molovgomedov stands up over Banana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Banana looking for a guillotine here but Molovgomedov defends easily.
Molovgomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Molovgomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Banana working for submissions but it's allowed Molovgomedov to get to half guard.
Molovgomedov trying to control the action but Banana is working from the bottom.
Banana wants to improve his position but Molovgomedov is controlling well.

Banana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov trying to pass the guard but Banana defending well.
Molovgomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Molovgomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Banana controlling the position for now.
Banana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Molovgomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Banana has his foot on Molovgomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molovgomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Molovgomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Banana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Molovgomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Seleukos Molovgomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molovgomedov trying to control the action but Banana is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molovgomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Molovgomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Molovgomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Banana is trying to control Molovgomedov's posture but Molovgomedov avoids it.
Banana tries to bench press Molovgomedov off him but Molovgomedov keeps the position.
Banana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Molovgomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banana down.
Banana is trying to control Molovgomedov's posture but Molovgomedov avoids it.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Banana is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seleukos Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Molovgomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Banana scores with a spinning back kick!
Molovgomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Molovgomedov both land. Nice combination.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Banana.
Molovgomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov defending well as Banana loads up on a big left hand.
Molovgomedov delivers a nice body kick.
Seleukos Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov blocks a head kick by Banana.
Molovgomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Banana is quick to defend against it.
Molovgomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banana tries to land a front kick but Molovgomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banana lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molovgomedov scores with a head kick. Banana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Banana is rocked!
A head kick by Molovgomedov - that's a beauty! Banana is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Molovgomedov can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seleukos Molovgomedov!
Molly Banana was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.