PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman has chosen Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Molovgomedov
vs
Redman

156 cm
25
147 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

174 cm
26
162 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

King of Fists

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Molovgomedov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redman checks it well.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redman throws out a counter right but Molovgomedov avoids it with no problem.
Redman lands a leg kick that knocks Molovgomedov off balance momentarily.
Molovgomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Molovgomedov rushes Redman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molovgomedov tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Molovgomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Molovgomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molovgomedov is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
A short uppercut from Molovgomedov .

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redman.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman avoiding damage as Molovgomedov throws knees to the body.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Redman blocks with his arms.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Molovgomedov 's brow.
Redman being controlled against the cage.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Redman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Molovgomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Molovgomedov lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov digs a right hand into Redman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redman's gas tank.
Redman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov looking to stall.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Molovgomedov 's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman stalling the fight.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Redman.
Molovgomedov wants to stall.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Molovgomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Molovgomedov is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman wants to stall.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Molovgomedov 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Molovgomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molovgomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Molovgomedov tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Molovgomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redman is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Redman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Molovgomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook
and Redman counters with a left to the body.
Molovgomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Molovgomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molovgomedov missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.

It looks like Henry Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov crunches a lovely knee into Redman's ribcage.
Redman looking to stall.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Molovgomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Molovgomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Molovgomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Redman lands a shoulder strike.
Redman stalling against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Molovgomedov .
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Molovgomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molovgomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molovgomedov with a knee to the head.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Molovgomedov .
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redman tries to work over Molovgomedov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molovgomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
Molovgomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman blocks a body shot from Molovgomedov .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman is pushing Molovgomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redman wants to stall.
Molovgomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Molovgomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Henry Molovgomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Molovgomedov fails to land.
Molovgomedov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Molovgomedov 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Redman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Molovgomedov .
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov .
Henry Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov .
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Molovgomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Redman tries to sprawl out of it but Molovgomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Molovgomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Redman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
Redman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molovgomedov 's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molovgomedov scores with a leg kick.
Redman lands with a shot to the body.
Redman connects with a body shot.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redman manages to avoid it.
Redman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redman cracks Molovgomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov .

Molovgomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Redman effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Molovgomedov .
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Molovgomedov avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Molovgomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Redman misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Molovgomedov is keeping busy.
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Redman.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Molovgomedov taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henry Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Molovgomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Molovgomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Molovgomedov letting Redman take a breather here.
Molovgomedov avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.

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 Henry Molovgomedov .
Well Molovgomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Molovgomedov !