PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seleukos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Robertson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Molovgomedov
vs
Robertson

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seleukos Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Robertson.
Molovgomedov thumps Robertson with a low kick.
Robertson throws a hook but Molovgomedov blocks it.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Molovgomedov circles away.
Molovgomedov misses the body punch
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Molovgomedov.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Molovgomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Molovgomedov. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Molovgomedov takes one to the chin there.
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!
Robertson wants to clinch up but Molovgomedov keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
A punch lands to the side of Robertson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
The crowd cheers as Robertson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Molovgomedov doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molovgomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robertson scrambles back to his feet.
Robertson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a double leg but Robertson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brian Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Robertson takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Molovgomedov.
Robertson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Molovgomedov dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.

Molovgomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robertson did well to prevent Molovgomedov getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Molovgomedov trying to work for an americana but Robertson has managed to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Robertson has wrist control.
Molovgomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Molovgomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robertson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Molovgomedov, into his guard.

Molovgomedov has his hands on Robertson's head, controlling the position.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Molovgomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Robertson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Molovgomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Molovgomedov throws an elbow that misses. Robertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molovgomedov's guard. Nice move by Robertson!

Robertson trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Molovgomedov pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson stops Molovgomedov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Robertson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Molovgomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Molovgomedov ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson lunges at Molovgomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Molovgomedov's hand.
Robertson with a hook.
Brian Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Molovgomedov takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Molovgomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Molovgomedov blocks a jab.
Molovgomedov attempts a counter takedown but Robertson avoids it well and moves away.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
A jab from Robertson finds it's way through Molovgomedov's defenses.
Molovgomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brian Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molovgomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Molovgomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.

Molovgomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Molovgomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robertson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Molovgomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Molovgomedov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robertson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov wants to control for a moment but Robertson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Molovgomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Robertson pushes Molovgomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Robertson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robertson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molovgomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Robertson moved away.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson slips a jab from Molovgomedov.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molovgomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Robertson tries to get set, Molovgomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Robertson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robertson lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robertson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molovgomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov scores with a spinning back kick!
Molovgomedov throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Robertson misses.
Molovgomedov cracks Robertson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robertson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Molovgomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Molovgomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robertson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson cracks a nice hook into Molovgomedov's ribs.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Molovgomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robertson to the mat! Robertson manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Molovgomedov stops Robertson from standing up.
Molovgomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molovgomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Molovgomedov wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Seleukos Molovgomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molovgomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Molovgomedov trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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 Seleukos Molovgomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molovgomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range nicely.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov misses with a straight left.
Robertson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab.

Molovgomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robertson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robertson tries to escape but Molovgomedov is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Molovgomedov in side control, throwing shots but Robertson defends.
Molovgomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Robertson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Molovgomedov tries to advance to mount but Robertson denies him.
Molovgomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Molovgomedov trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Molovgomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Robertson defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Molovgomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Molovgomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robertson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov wants to control for a moment but Robertson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Robertson is not content to let Molovgomedov control the position.
Molovgomedov wants to pass the guard but Robertson is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Molovgomedov lands a two punch combo.
Robertson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robertson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Molovgomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Robertson is trying to stand up here but Molovgomedov is controlling him well.
Robertson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molovgomedov.
Robertson is refusing to be controlled, as Molovgomedov sits in half guard.
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!
Ground and pound from Molovgomedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molovgomedov trying to mount his opponent but Robertson defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seleukos Molovgomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

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