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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen GSP - Not Impressed as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 cm
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147 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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175 cm
34
170 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Molovgomedov ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Palmer! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Molovgomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Molovgomedov staying out of range there. A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target. Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmer! But no joy. Palmer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. We've been informed that Palmer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Molovgomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Palmer is avoiding it.
Molovgomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palmer checks it well. Palmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Molovgomedov under the eye. 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. Palmer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Molovgomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palmer. That did some damage! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Palmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Molovgomedov 's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Palmer wants to control from the top but Molovgomedov keeps moving. Palmer is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real. Molovgomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Palmer looking to sit in guard and control but Molovgomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Palmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molovgomedov 's guard. Molovgomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer. Palmer trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom. Palmer is looking to pass into half guard but Molovgomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Molovgomedov is in guard. Molovgomedov scoring with punches to the head and body. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Palmer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Molovgomedov has passed into half guard!
Molovgomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Molovgomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Molovgomedov is trying to control. Palmer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Palmer keeping control of the position. Palmer wants to control but Molovgomedov is keeping busy.
Molovgomedov slips a nice elbow through Palmer's hands, connecting with Palmer's forehead. Molovgomedov winds up and cracks Palmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Molovgomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Palmer wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Molovgomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Molovgomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Palmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molovgomedov scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Molovgomedov is nestled in close to Palmer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molovgomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmer has managed to free his arm - good work. Molovgomedov trying to control from half guard but Palmer is working away. Molovgomedov winds up and cracks Palmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Molovgomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Palmer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Palmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Molovgomedov won't allow Palmer to sweep him here. Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Molovgomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Molovgomedov connects with a couple of short punches. Molovgomedov cracks Palmer with a solid left hand. Molovgomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Molovgomedov distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Molovgomedov trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom. Molovgomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molovgomedov is one step ahead there. Palmer is still trying to improve position. Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Molovgomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Molovgomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Molovgomedov trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom. Palmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Molovgomedov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Palmer lands with a cross. Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov . A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target. As Palmer tries to get set, Molovgomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmer manages to avoid the attempt. Palmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molovgomedov . Palmer scores with a jab. Molovgomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Palmer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Molovgomedov . Palmer throws a good cross that connects.
Molovgomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Palmer tests Molovgomedov 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Molovgomedov scores with a spinning back kick! Palmer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Palmer needs to keep his hands up - Molovgomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Palmer is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Molovgomedov feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Palmer collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Molovgomedov ! Santiago Palmer was interviewed post fight and said 'Wow Boston you get me this time! Congrats bro!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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