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Event:
USFC 146
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Molovgomedov clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Molovgomedov scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Kane Miller has been cut.
Molovgomedov stuffs the takedown.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Molovgomedov lands a big head kick that sends Miller to the canvas! Molovgomedov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Molovgomedov!
In defeat, Kane Miller stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't Worries Homie Im Gonna Win The Next Fight No Doubt '.
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Event:
USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Braun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Molovgomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Braun tries to work over Molovgomedov's front leg with a kick but Molovgomedov checks it.
Braun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Braun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a shot from downtown. Braun moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Molovgomedov misses.
Molovgomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Braun can pounce on him.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Braun's front leg with a kick but Braun checks it.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braun throws a push kick but Molovgomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Braun misses with a two punch combination.
Molovgomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but Braun moves out of range easily.
Molovgomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molovgomedov. Braun does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Braun finds it's way through Molovgomedov's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Braun sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Molovgomedov throws the kick towards the body but Braun avoids it.
Molovgomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Molovgomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Braun seems unphased.
Molovgomedov thuds his right hand into Braun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Molovgomedov misses its intended target.
Braun scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braun.
Braun looks to land a body kick but Molovgomedov moved away.
Braun keeps the fight on the outside.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Molovgomedov takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braun takes one on the button.#T2#
Molovgomedov misses with a wild combination.
Molovgomedov misses the jab.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
Braun scores with a jab. Molovgomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Braun avoids a kick to the body.
Braun throws a sloppy head kick and Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Molovgomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braun.
Braun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Braun.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braun is looking to score with low kicks.
Braun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Molovgomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Braun scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Molovgomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick from Braun lands but Molovgomedov takes it in his stride.
Molovgomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov.
Braun misses with a straight left.
Molovgomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Braun dodges the punch combination from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a front kick aimed at Braun's knee but Braun avoids it well.
Braun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Braun is looking to land body kicks.
Molovgomedov throws a looping overhand right but Braun ducks down to avoid it.
Braun lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
It looks like Braun has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Braun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braun blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braun slips under a jab.#T4#
Molovgomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Molovgomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Molovgomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Braun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Braun.
Molovgomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Braun finds it's way round the side to connect with Molovgomedov's head.
Braun misses with a head kick.
Braun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Braun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Braun.
Braun is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Braun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Braun counters with a stiff right hand.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Molovgomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braun throws a hook to the side of Molovgomedov's head but Molovgomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molovgomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Braun.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Braun's leg but Braun calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molovgomedov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Molovgomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Molovgomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molovgomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braun jabs at Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Molovgomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Molovgomedov moves into the clinch.
Braun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
Braun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov's elbow.
Molovgomedov blocks a body shot from Braun.
Molovgomedov is looking to control Braun's arms but Braun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Molovgomedov has his back to the cage.
Braun is trying to push Molovgomedov away but Molovgomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Molovgomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braun struggles to land a body shot inside as Molovgomedov controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Molovgomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Braun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Molovgomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick.
Molovgomedov lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Braun.
Molovgomedov tried to score with a low kick but Braun checks it.
Braun moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Braun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molovgomedov lands a head shot.
Braun slips a straight right by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Braun is out of range.
Braun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Molovgomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Molovgomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov. #T2#
Molovgomedov wants to slow Braun down by chopping away at his legs.
Braun punishes Molovgomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Braun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braun blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braun cracks Molovgomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Riley Molovgomedov's cut even more.
Braun slips under a jab.
Molovgomedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBraun.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Braun throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Molovgomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Braun in his tracks.
Braun misses with a head kick.
Braun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Braun throws a body punch but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Braun swinging wildly here.
Braun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Braun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Molovgomedov as he connects with a hook.
Braun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Braun misses the shot to the body.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molovgomedov's calf.
Braun throws a head kick that Molovgomedov semi-blocks.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braun throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Braun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braun throws a leg kick which misses Molovgomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Molovgomedov tries to avoid it.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braun misses with a straight right. #T4#
Braun throws a body kick that misses.
Braun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Braun misses the target.
Braun punishes Molovgomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Braun, right into the meat.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Braun counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Braun misses.
Braun just misses with a punch to the body.
Braun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Molovgomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Braun lands a nice hook to Molovgomedov's body. Molovgomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Molovgomedov.
Braun lands a head kick. Molovgomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
The cut above Riley Molovgomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braun throws a wild body kick that Molovgomedov sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov motions for Braun to come forward. Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Braun slips under a jab.
Braun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Braun jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bluto Braun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Braun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Braun scores with a jab to the head.
Braun punishes Molovgomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Molovgomedov takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molovgomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molovgomedov misses the shot to the body.
Braun misses with a body kick.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Braun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Braun throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braun misses with an uppercut.
Braun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Braun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Molovgomedov.
Braun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molovgomedov. That did some damage!
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Molovgomedov scores with a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braun ducks under a wild hook from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Braun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molovgomedov's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braun.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braun punishes Molovgomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Molovgomedov.
Braun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Braun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Braun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Braun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Molovgomedov tries to land a body kick
and Braun counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Braun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Braun cracks the inside of Molovgomedov's front leg.
Nice body punch from Braun.
Braun swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Donk. Braun catches Molovgomedov right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Braun. That's going to slow Molovgomedov down.
Braun misses with a kick to the body.
Braun swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
A nice side step and Molovgomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Braun throws a shot to the body.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braun throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Molovgomedov does no damage.
Braun lands a two punch combo.
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Molovgomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Braun lands a jab to the nose.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Braun checks it.
Molovgomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braun fakes the leg kick and cracks Molovgomedov in the body.
Molovgomedov clobbers Braun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Braun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molovgomedov.
Braun connects with a leg kick. Molovgomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Braun thuds his right hand into Molovgomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Braun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molovgomedov throws out the jab.
As Molovgomedov looks to move away, Braun throws a big counter combo but Molovgomedov just gets out of the way.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Braun.
Molovgomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Braun counters with a nice body kick.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Braun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Molovgomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Braun scores with a hook.
Braun lands a head kick!
#ROC#
Molovgomedov is rocked!
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Braun looks for the body kick but Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Braun swinging wildly here.
Molovgomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Braun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molovgomedov can do to turn this around?
Braun misses the shot to the body.
Molovgomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Braun lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bluto Braun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Braun 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bluto Braun!
Bluto Braun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Braun lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braun.
Braun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molovgomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Braun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Braun misses with a body shot.
Molovgomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Molovgomedov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braun throws an overhand right that lands on Molovgomedov's shoulder, as Molovgomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Braun looks to throw the jab but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Braun throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braun throws a chopping leg kick but Molovgomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Molovgomedov misses
and Braun counters with a stiff right hand.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Braun has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Molovgomedov!
#CL2#
Molovgomedov has managed to clinch.
Braun lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC#
Braun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Braun jumps back.
Molovgomedov wants to slow Braun down by chopping away at his legs.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Braun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov.
Braun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Braun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braun checks a low kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick.
Braun misses the shot to the body.
Braun avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
A low kick from Braun is predictable there
and Molovgomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Molovgomedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Braun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is looking to chop away at Braun's legs. #T2#
Molovgomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Braun is out of range.
Braun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Braun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Braun's leg but Braun calmly moves out of range.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Braun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Molovgomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Molovgomedov lands an overhand right.
Braun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molovgomedov.
Nice uppercut there from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Molovgomedov throws a right hand that Braun ducks under and follows up with a left that Braun also avoids with ease.
Molovgomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Braun misses with a body kick.#KD#
Braun drops Molovgomedov with a beautiful combination! Molovgomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Braun is looking for the KO!
Braun misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Braun.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
#T3#
Molovgomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molovgomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Braun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Braun slips under a jab from Molovgomedov.
Braun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Riley Molovgomedov's cut even more.
Molovgomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Braun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Braun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Braun thuds a left hand into Molovgomedov's body.
A combination from Braun does no damage.
Braun fakes the leg kick and cracks Molovgomedov in the body.
Molovgomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Braun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Molovgomedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Braun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Braun connects with a leg kick. Molovgomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Molovgomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Molovgomedov throws a front kick aimed at Braun's knee but Braun avoids it well.
Braun throws a right hand that misses
and Molovgomedov counters with a good low kick that Braun was not able to check.
Braun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molovgomedov's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov throws a body punch but Braun moves out of range.
Braun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Braun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molovgomedov's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molovgomedov wants to land a leg kick but Braun is out of range.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Molovgomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molovgomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Bluto Braun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Molovgomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braun's head.
Braun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Braun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Braun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braun checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Braun misses the target.
Molovgomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Braun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Braun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Molovgomedov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 cracks a nice hook into Braun's ribs.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Molovgomedov lands with a hook. Braun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braun.
Braun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick from Molovgomedov.
Braun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Braun scores with a body shot.
Braun is looking to slow Molovgomedov down with leg kicks.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Braun's leg but Braun calmly moves out of range.
Molovgomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molovgomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a lazy right hand but Braun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braun misses with a hook. Molovgomedov ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Braun tenderised Molovgomedov's leg. Molovgomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Braun.
Braun lands a nice hook to Molovgomedov's body. Molovgomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Braun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Braun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molovgomedov at a distance.
Braun moves out of range as Molovgomedov throws a body kick.
Braun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Braun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Molovgomedov scores with a spinning back kick!
Braun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Molovgomedov misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Molovgomedov - that will leave a mark!
Braun works Molovgomedov's body with a nice hook.
Braun lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Braun.
#T3#
Braun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Braun misses with a looping left.
Molovgomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Braun's shoulder, as Braun tries to avoid the shot.
Braun throws a lazy head kick
and Molovgomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov.
Braun scores with the left hand. Molovgomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Molovgomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Braun.
Braun thows a body kick. Molovgomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Braun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Braun.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Braun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Molovgomedov scores with the left hand. Braun knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braun connects with a solid leg kick.
Molovgomedov moves out of range as Braun strikes.
And Molovgomedov responds with a good body kick, but Braun manages to step out the way in time.
Braun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Braun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braun appears to be looking for a big counter.
Braun looks to score with a jab to the body but Molovgomedov is just out of range.
Molovgomedov is looking to chop away at Braun's legs.
Molovgomedov looks to land a combination but Braun avoids it well.
Braun is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Braun.
Molovgomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Braun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Braun saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the side of Braun's head but Braun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Molovgomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Molovgomedov lands a nice looking body kick.
Braun throws a head kick that misses.
Braun looks to score with a jab to the body but Molovgomedov is just out of range.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Braun's leg but Braun calmly moves out of range.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Braun slips a straight right by Molovgomedov.
It looked like Braun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a lazy body kick
and Braun counters with a good low kick that Molovgomedov was not able to check.
Braun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Braun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Braun blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braun jabs at Molovgomedov's body.
Braun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Braun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Molovgomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braun, as that shot connected.
Molovgomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Braun lands with a slapping head kick.
Braun looks to throw the jab but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Braun with a jab.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braun.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braun throws a low kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Braun walks into a straight right hand from Molovgomedov.
Braun throws a head kick that misses.
Molovgomedov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braun manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov lands a head kick. Braun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molovgomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
Braun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Braun throws a head kick that Molovgomedov semi-blocks.
Braun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molovgomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Braun motions for Molovgomedov to come forward. Braun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Molovgomedov misses.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Braun.
Braun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
The cut above Riley Molovgomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braun motions for Molovgomedov to come forward. Braun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Braun throws a sloppy head kick and Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but Braun moves out of range easily.
Braun slips a jab from Molovgomedov.
Braun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Molovgomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Molovgomedov takes a swing at Braun's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Molovgomedov.
Braun misses with a wild body shot.
Molovgomedov pushes Braun away with a front kick.
Molovgomedov lands with a straight right. Braun didn't see that one coming.
Braun is looking to land body kicks.
Molovgomedov blocks a leg kick.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Molovgomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Molovgomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Molovgomedov.
Braun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Braun scores with a hook.
Molovgomedov wants to land a leg kick but Braun is out of range.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Braun.
Braun digs a good hook to Molovgomedov's body.
Braun misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Molovgomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riley Molovgomedov.
I think Molovgomedov 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Taisumov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molovgomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov throws a front kick that sends Taisumov stumbling back into the cage.
Molovgomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taisumov avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taisumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taisumov moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
We've been told by Taisumov's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Molovgomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Molovgomedov misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taisumov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Nice shot by Taisumov.#CUT#
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taisumov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab from Taisumov.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molovgomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taisumov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taisumov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Molovgomedov feints and then cracks Taisumov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taisumov down.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Molovgomedov throws a hook but Taisumov blocks it.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taisumov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taisumov 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.
Taisumov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Molovgomedov slips a jab and a cross from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Molovgomedov moves into range and clinches up with Taisumov.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molovgomedov to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molovgomedov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Taisumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Molovgomedov manages to break the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Taisumov scores with a four punch combination!
Molovgomedov wants to slow Taisumov down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Taisumov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Taisumov's shoulder, as Taisumov tries to avoid the shot.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Taisumov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taisumov blocks the body kick.
Taisumov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taisumov moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Molovgomedov looks to land a left hand but Taisumov moved out of range nicely.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Molovgomedov catches Taisumov right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov digs a good hook to Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molovgomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molovgomedov cracks the inside of Taisumov's front leg.
Taisumov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taisumov 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.
Molovgomedov misses with an uppercut
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Molovgomedov dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Taisumov moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Molovgomedov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Taisumov gets tackled into the cage by Molovgomedov. Molovgomedov maintains the clinch.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov won't allow it.
Molovgomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taisumov's elbow.
Molovgomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Taisumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a nice looking combination but Taisumov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
Taisumov sets himself, and Molovgomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Taisumov avoids it this time.#T1#
Taisumov ducks under a wild hook from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taisumov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Molovgomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Maxim Taisumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Molovgomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Taisumov does no damage.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Molovgomedov scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Molovgomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molovgomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch up but Taisumov keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Taisumov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Molovgomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Taisumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molovgomedov slips a jab and a cross from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov lands with a nice body kick.
Molovgomedov slips a jab from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Molovgomedov tests Taisumov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taisumov's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Taisumov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Molovgomedov lands a nice hook to Taisumov's body. Taisumov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taisumov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.#T4#
Taisumov misses with a double jab.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taisumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taisumov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Molovgomedov scores with the left hand. Taisumov knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Molovgomedov does it's job there.
Taisumov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taisumov feints a jab promting Molovgomedov to slip. Taisumov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Molovgomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Molovgomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Molovgomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Taisumov saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot
and Taisumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molovgomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov is looking to counter punch.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taisumov takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Taisumov is just out of range.
Taisumov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taisumov moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taisumov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taisumov on the side of the head.
Taisumov lands a head shot.
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Taisumov slaps the foot to one side.
Taisumov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molovgomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Taisumov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Taisumov misses.
Taisumov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molovgomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taisumov moves away.
Taisumov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taisumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taisumov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook. Taisumov ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a right and a left that Taisumov avoids nicely.
Taisumov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Riley Molovgomedov's cut even more.
Taisumov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Molovgomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Taisumov 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taisumov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molovgomedov can pounce on him.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Molovgomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taisumov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taisumov's head backwards.
Molovgomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Taisumov misses with a looping right.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Molovgomedov misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov scores with the left hand. Taisumov knows he should have avoided that one.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taisumov checks it well.
Riley Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Molovgomedov dips to his left and cracks Taisumov with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Molovgomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Molovgomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Molovgomedov!
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Event:
USFC 121
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Molovgomedov slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Molovgomedov misses the target. #CL2#
Molovgomedov rushes Pioneeri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molovgomedov misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pioneeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pioneeri. #BC2#
Molovgomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Pioneeri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Pioneeri as he checks the leg kick.
Pioneeri misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Molovgomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Molovgomedov clinches up against the cage.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is struggling to control the position.
Pioneeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pioneeri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molovgomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molovgomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Pioneeri wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molovgomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Pioneeri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Molovgomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards. #BC2#
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pioneeri misses the target.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses.
Pioneeri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pioneeri checks a leg kick.
Molovgomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pioneeri to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Pioneeri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pioneeri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molovgomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pioneeri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Molovgomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Pioneeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pioneeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Pioneeri 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.
Pioneeri is trying to control the action in half guard but Molovgomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pioneeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from Pioneeri.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pioneeri trying to control the action but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Molovgomedov is looking to escape.
Pioneeri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Molovgomedov to regain full guard.
Pioneeri postures up in Molovgomedov's guard and throws a big left but Molovgomedov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pioneeri forces his way into half guard.
Pioneeri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pioneeri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pioneeri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Molovgomedov defending well though.
Pioneeri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molovgomedov's head. #SUB#
Pioneeri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Molovgomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Pikku Pioneeri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pioneeri was well out of range. Poor timing from Molovgomedov.
The fighters circling - Pioneeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pioneeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Pioneeri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pioneeri with a jab.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molovgomedov.
Good leg kick by Molovgomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Pioneeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Pioneeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pikku Pioneeri is winning the standup battle so far.
Pioneeri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov feints a counter leg kick.
Pioneeri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molovgomedov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a solid leg kick but Pioneeri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Pioneeri throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown but Molovgomedov sprawls well.
Molovgomedov lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pioneeri blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molovgomedov slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a lazy right hand but Molovgomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molovgomedov counters with a body kick.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri cracks Molovgomedov with a good jab.
Molovgomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molovgomedov feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pioneeri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pioneeri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pioneeri throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Molovgomedov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Pioneeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Pioneeri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Molovgomedov is looking to escape.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Molovgomedov tries to kick Pioneeri off in order to stand up. Pioneeri Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pioneeri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pioneeri working the ground and pound but Molovgomedov is defending the strikes.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from escaping the position.#T3#
Molovgomedov is trying to improve his position.
Pioneeri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Pioneeri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
What's Molovgomedov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Molovgomedov stops Pioneeri from passing to mount.
Molovgomedov is pushing Pioneeri's head away, looking to escape. Pioneeri manages to hold on to the position though.
Pioneeri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pioneeri throws a strike aimed at the side of Molovgomedov's head but Molovgomedov avoids it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from escaping the position.
Molovgomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pioneeri connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Pioneeri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pioneeri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Molovgomedov some visible discomfort.
Pioneeri throwing strikes but Molovgomedov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pioneeri tries to bench press Molovgomedov off him but Molovgomedov keeps the position.
Molovgomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pioneeri keeps working.
Pioneeri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Pioneeri dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Molovgomedov throws a right hand that Pioneeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Pioneeri also avoids with ease.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Pioneeri sees coming a mile off.
Pioneeri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Pioneeri blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Pioneeri sees coming a mile off.
Pioneeri throws a body punch but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Pioneeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pioneeri digs a good hook to Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri scores with a jab.
Pioneeri misses with a wild body shot.
Pioneeri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Molovgomedov responds with a good body kick, but Pioneeri manages to step out the way in time.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab. Pioneeri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Molovgomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pioneeri. #T1#
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Pioneeri blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Pioneeri gets a takedown into half guard.
Molovgomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pioneeri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Molovgomedov tries to kick Pioneeri off but Pioneeri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Pioneeri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Molovgomedov gets back to full guard.
Molovgomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pioneeri is one step ahead there.
Pioneeri throws a big right hand that misses.
Molovgomedov has momentary wrist control but Pioneeri slips an elbow through the middle.
Pioneeri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pioneeri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Pioneeri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Pioneeri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pioneeri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molovgomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pioneeri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molovgomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pikku Pioneeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pioneeri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pioneeri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pikku Pioneeri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pioneeri looking to sit in guard and control but Molovgomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pioneeri controls Molovgomedov momentarily but Molovgomedov frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Pioneeri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pioneeri trying to keep a closed guard but Molovgomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Molovgomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pioneeri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riley Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Pioneeri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pioneeri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Pioneeri!
Pikku Pioneeri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 183
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves away
and Myles counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up.
Myles keeps the fight on the outside.
Myles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myles.
Myles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Myles is avoiding it.
It seemed like Myles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Molovgomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up
and Myles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Molovgomedov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Myles throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myles lands a nice looking body shot.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Myles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Myles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Myles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Molovgomedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molovgomedov defending well as Myles loads up on a big left hand.
Riley Molovgomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myles cracks a nice hook into Molovgomedov's ribs.#T2#
Molovgomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Myles is avoiding it.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch
and Molovgomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myles can pounce on him.
Myles lands a nice shot that snaps Molovgomedov's head back.
Myles swats away the attempt to clinch by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch #TD2#
so Myles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Molovgomedov keeping moving, preventing Myles from controlling successfully.
Molovgomedov is looking to stand up but Myles isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Myles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Molovgomedov keeping full guard, as Myles tries to pass.
Myles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet but Myles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Myles postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Molovgomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Myles, into his guard. #REVR#
Myles is pulling down on Molovgomedov's head to control his posture.
Molovgomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Molovgomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Myles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Myles is trying to force a seperation but Molovgomedov has the dominant position.
Molovgomedov prevents Myles from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Myles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pluto Myles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myles looks to throw the jab but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Myles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
Myles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Molovgomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myles throws a head kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Myles jabs at Molovgomedov's body.
Myles swats away the attempt to clinch by Molovgomedov.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Molovgomedov. No joy for Myles on that attempt.
Myles throws a low kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range easily. #CL#
Myles gets tackled into the cage by Molovgomedov. Molovgomedov maintains the clinch.
Molovgomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Myles blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Molovgomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Myles breaks the clinch.
Myles connects with a crisp jab.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up
and Myles counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Myles throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molovgomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myles checks the leg kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Myles is avoiding it.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myles looks to land a left hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range nicely.
Molovgomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Molovgomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molovgomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3##CL#
Molovgomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myles.
Molovgomedov stalls.
Myles blocks a body shot from Molovgomedov. #BC2#
Myles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Myles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molovgomedov slips a jab from Myles.
Molovgomedov throws a quick counter head kick but Myles was just out of range.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up but Myles circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Myles misses.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves out of range.
Myles lands a nice shot that snaps Molovgomedov's head back.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Myles lands with a slapping head kick.
Myles swats away the attempt to clinch by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch but Myles slips to the side
and Myles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov moves in looking to clinch but Myles pushes him off.
Myles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Myles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley 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!
#R3#
Myles lands with a slapping head kick.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Myles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles is having none of it.
Myles lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Myles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles is having none of it.
Molovgomedov moves in looking to clinch but Myles pushes him off.
Myles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Myles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov is looking to counter the offense by Myles and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myles. Molovgomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myles throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Molovgomedov has managed to clinch.
Molovgomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away.
Molovgomedov digs a right hand into Myles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myles's gas tank.
Molovgomedov lands a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Molovgomedov stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Molovgomedov.
Myles misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myles backwards.
Molovgomedov lands a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov - that landed with a thud.
Myles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles.
Molovgomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Molovgomedov back against the cage.
Myles tries to break the clinch but Molovgomedov is controlling the position.
Molovgomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Myles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Molovgomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myles.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves out of range.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up.
Molovgomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch. #CL#
Molovgomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Myles breaks the clinch.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves out of range. #T4#
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves out of range.
A big left from Myles misses.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch up but Myles keeps it at a distance.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch.
Pluto Myles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Myles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myles.
Riley Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pluto Myles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Myles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pluto Myles!
During a confident post fight interview, Pluto Myles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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