PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurens Verwaaijen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Verwaaijen
vs
Feofil Molovgomedov

185 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
16
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Laurens Verwaaijen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Verwaaijen shoots in and gets a takedown into Molovgomedov's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Molovgomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molovgomedov controls Verwaaijen momentarily but Verwaaijen frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verwaaijen throwing strikes but missing.
Verwaaijen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molovgomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verwaaijen postures up.

Molovgomedov is looking for a triangle but Verwaaijen pushes his legs off easily.

Molovgomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verwaaijen defends it easily.
Verwaaijen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Molovgomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verwaaijen is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verwaaijen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Verwaaijen trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verwaaijen 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.
Verwaaijen throws a big right hand that misses.

Molovgomedov has his foot on Verwaaijen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Verwaaijen works his way back into a safe position though.

Molovgomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verwaaijen is aware though and is defending well.
Verwaaijen trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molovgomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Verwaaijen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Verwaaijen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Molovgomedov keeping moving, preventing Verwaaijen from controlling successfully.

Molovgomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verwaaijen defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Molovgomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Verwaaijen throws a big right hand that misses.
Molovgomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Molovgomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verwaaijen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molovgomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Verwaaijen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Verwaaijen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Molovgomedov is trying to keep Verwaaijen in close.

Verwaaijen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Molovgomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Molovgomedov has escaped and now he's on top!
Molovgomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verwaaijen is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molovgomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Verwaaijen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Molovgomedov, into his guard.
Verwaaijen throwing strikes from guard but Molovgomedov blocks nicely.
Verwaaijen landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molovgomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Molovgomedov throws a hook but Verwaaijen avoids it easily.

Verwaaijen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Molovgomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Molovgomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verwaaijen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Verwaaijen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verwaaijen stands up over Molovgomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Verwaaijen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Verwaaijen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molovgomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Molovgomedov working for a triangle but Verwaaijen defends it easily.
Verwaaijen is in close to Molovgomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov keeping moving, preventing Verwaaijen from controlling successfully.
Verwaaijen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molovgomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verwaaijen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Molovgomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Molovgomedov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laurens Verwaaijen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verwaaijen throwing strikes but missing.
Molovgomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Molovgomedov is looking for a triangle but Verwaaijen pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verwaaijen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Verwaaijen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Molovgomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Verwaaijen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molovgomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verwaaijen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verwaaijen is looking to work some ground and pound but Molovgomedov has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Verwaaijen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Molovgomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Verwaaijen has Molovgomedov in his guard.
Verwaaijen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molovgomedov is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Verwaaijen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verwaaijen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Molovgomedov dives into side control.

Molovgomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Molovgomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Molovgomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molovgomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Verwaaijen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Molovgomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Molovgomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verwaaijen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Molovgomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molovgomedov working the ground and pound but Verwaaijen is defending the strikes.

Molovgomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Verwaaijen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Molovgomedov but great work by Verwaaijen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Verwaaijen scores with a takedown into Molovgomedov's guard.
Verwaaijen working some strikes from top position.

Molovgomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Molovgomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Verwaaijen is proving a slippery customer.

Molovgomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verwaaijen is aware though and is defending well.
Verwaaijen trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Verwaaijen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Verwaaijen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Verwaaijen working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verwaaijen throws a big elbow that misses.
Molovgomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verwaaijen trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Verwaaijen throws a strike but Molovgomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molovgomedov postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molovgomedov wants to pass the guard but Verwaaijen is keeping the position.
Verwaaijen has Molovgomedov pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verwaaijen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Verwaaijen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verwaaijen wants to get back to his feet but Molovgomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Molovgomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Molovgomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verwaaijen is just riding it out for now. Molovgomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Molovgomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molovgomedov is looking for a kimura here.

Molovgomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Verwaaijen is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is trying to control. Verwaaijen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Verwaaijen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molovgomedov.
Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Molovgomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Molovgomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov.
I've got Molovgomedov 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!