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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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147 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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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
12 - 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Olson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Olson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molovgomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Olson.
Molovgomedov swings for the body but Olson moves out of range.
Olson with the counter takedown but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
Olson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Andrew Olson has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov scores with a spinning back kick!
Olson moves out of range of the body kick.
Olson tries to move into range but Molovgomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Olson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That kick from Molovgomedov tenderised Olson's leg. Olson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Olson 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 lands a lovely overhand right.
Olson moves out of range of the 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!
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Olson thows a huge punch but Molovgomedov dodges it nicely.
Molovgomedov tries to roll over but Olson keeps him under control.
Olson not doing much here.
Molovgomedov is pressing down on Olson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Molovgomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Olson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molovgomedov pulls Olson in close to his closed guard and prevents Olson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Molovgomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Olson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov keeping full guard, as Olson tries to pass.
Olson works over Molovgomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Olson throws a big elbow that misses.
Olson trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olson with a nice head shot there.
Olson postures up in Molovgomedov 's guard and throws a big left but Molovgomedov blocks it.
Olson is looking to work some ground and pound but Molovgomedov has wrist control.
Molovgomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson throwing strikes but missing.
Olson stops Molovgomedov from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Olson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molovgomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Olson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Olson.
Molovgomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Olson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Olson if he has to take too many more of those.
Molovgomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Molovgomedov showed some decent athleticism 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!
Molovgomedov is nestled in close to Olson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molovgomedov is nestled in close to Olson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molovgomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molovgomedov is trying to control. Olson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Molovgomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Molovgomedov works his way into side control.
Olson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Molovgomedov laying and praying for a moment but Olson takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Molovgomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Olson'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.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick
and Olson counters with a shoot takedown. Molovgomedov fights it but they end up in guard.
Molovgomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olson wants to control from the top but Molovgomedov keeps moving.
Olson postures up in Molovgomedov 's guard and throws a big left but Molovgomedov blocks it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Molovgomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Molovgomedov is trying to keep Olson in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Molovgomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Molovgomedov does no damage.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov sets himself, and Olson steps forward looking for the clinch! Molovgomedov avoids it this time.
Andrew Olson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick which misses Olson's front leg but catches the back leg as Olson tries to avoid it.
Olson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molovgomedov .
Olson lands a jab to the nose.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Olson moves out of range.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Olson wants to counter with a clinch but Molovgomedov pushes him away.
Molovgomedov avoids the body shot from Olson.
Molovgomedov thumps Olson with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molovgomedov forces Olson back against the cage and clinches.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Molovgomedov .
Olson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Olson blocking some punches.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Molovgomedov keeps control of Olson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Molovgomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but Olson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molovgomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molovgomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Molovgomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olson blocks it with crossed arms.
Olson avoiding damage as Molovgomedov throws knees to the body.
Molovgomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olson.
Molovgomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Olson blocks with his arms.
Molovgomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Olson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Molovgomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Molovgomedov .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Olson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Molovgomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Olson counters with a three punch combo that has Molovgomedov backing up. Molovgomedov nods at Olson to acknowledge the strikes.
Olson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henry Molovgomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Olson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Molovgomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Molovgomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Olson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Olson's leg but Olson calmly moves out of range.
Olson misses the shot to the body.
Olson tries to keep at a distance but Molovgomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Olson tries to break free but Molovgomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Olson managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov - that landed with a thud.
Olson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Olson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molovgomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olson can do to turn this around?
Olson breaks from the clinch.
Molovgomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molovgomedov .
Olson looks to throw the jab but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Olson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov is looking to chop away at Olson's legs.
Olson throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molovgomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olson tries to circle away but Molovgomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olson takes a shot to the head.
Andrew Olson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from Molovgomedov .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molovgomedov just leaning against Olson, taking a breather.
Olson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Olson is working for takedown but Molovgomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry Molovgomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Olson.
Molovgomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Molovgomedov avoiding damage.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Molovgomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Molovgomedov tries to throw a body punch but Olson avoids it by throwing Molovgomedov back against the cage.
Henry Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molovgomedov stalling.
Molovgomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olson's elbow.
Olson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molovgomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Molovgomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Molovgomedov crunches a lovely knee into Olson's ribcage.
Henry Molovgomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Olson wants a takedown but no success here.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Molovgomedov !
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hype
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