PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dionysos Molovgomedov
vs
Mills

185 cm
24
188 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Mills!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mills 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Molovgomedov lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
Mills throws a head kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range.

Molovgomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mills, pushing him back against the cage.
Molovgomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mills blocking some punches.
Mills drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molovgomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mills.
Mills lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mills has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molovgomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mills leaning against his opponent.
Mills drops down looking for an ankle pick but Molovgomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Mills.
A bone on bone clash there as Mills blocks the leg kick.
Mills dives in for a single leg takedown but Molovgomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Molovgomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Molovgomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mills has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mills avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
Mills avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mills tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Molovgomedov clinches up with Mills and pushes him back against the cage.
Molovgomedov trying to stall but Mills improves his position.
Molovgomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Molovgomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molovgomedov leaves Mills with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Molovgomedov as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Molovgomedov finds it's way through Mills's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills blocks the body kick.

Mills closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Molovgomedov to the mat! Molovgomedov manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills connects with a couple of short punches.
Mills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Molovgomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molovgomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mills looking to pass the guard.
Molovgomedov keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov pulls Mills in close to his closed guard and prevents Mills from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mills trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Mills is looking to pass into half guard but Molovgomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Molovgomedov is in guard.

Mills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mills is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mills looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Molovgomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mills trying to control but Molovgomedov postures up.
Mills has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mills tries to get to full guard but Molovgomedov has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mills.
Molovgomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Molovgomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Molovgomedov.
Mills shoots for a double leg takedown but Molovgomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Mills's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
No luck for Mills with that takedown attempt.
Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Mills.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
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 cracks a nice hook into Mills's ribs.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mills swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molovgomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molovgomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Mills slaps the foot to one side.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Molovgomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands an overhand right.
Mills shoots for a double leg takedown but Molovgomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Mills's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Molovgomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Mills jumps back.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mills doesn't manage to clinch there - Molovgomedov circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mills or perhaps it was just good defense by Molovgomedov, which made it look bad.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mills dives in and grabs Molovgomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molovgomedov pushes down on Mills's head and hops out.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Mills jumps back.
Mills steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Molovgomedov. That one must have hurt.
Mills is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills jabs at Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov scores with a spinning back kick!
Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Molovgomedov closes the distance and pushes Mills back into the cage.
Mills drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molovgomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Mills.
Mills fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Molovgomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molovgomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Molovgomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mills avoiding damage as Molovgomedov throws knees to the body.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee strike.
Mills is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molovgomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mills can't get the takedown.
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Molovgomedov controls his hands.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Molovgomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Molovgomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Molovgomedov lands an uppercut.
Mills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Molovgomedov is defending well.
Molovgomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mills is keeping busy.

Molovgomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mills tries to keep at a distance but Molovgomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Molovgomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mills controls his hands.
Mills has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Molovgomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mills wants a takedown but no success here.
Mills misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mills is trying to drag Molovgomedov to the mat but Molovgomedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Molovgomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mills is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mills is defending well for now.
Molovgomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Mills has hold of one of Molovgomedov's legs. Molovgomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Mills gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mills working a defensive guard but Molovgomedov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mills seems a little lost for a moment, as Molovgomedov dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Mills moved away.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Molovgomedov as he jumps to the side.
Mills moves out of range as Molovgomedov throws a body kick.
Dylan Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov fakes the leg kick and cracks Mills in the body.
Molovgomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Mills shoots in looking for a takedown. Molovgomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Mills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mills shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov is pressing down on Mills's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Molovgomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Molovgomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mills manages to work his way to half guard, despite Molovgomedov's best efforts.

Molovgomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mills is just riding it out for now. Molovgomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Mills slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mills wants to control the position but Molovgomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mills has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Molovgomedov is working away from the top position though.
Molovgomedov is taking a breather. Mills says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mills is looking for a sweep. Molovgomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Molovgomedov controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to control but Molovgomedov is keeping busy.
Mills is looking for a sweep. Molovgomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Molovgomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mills is looking to improve his position.
Dylan Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Molovgomedov wants to take a breather but Mills is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Molovgomedov blocks a head kick by Mills.

Mills tries to keep at a distance but Molovgomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Molovgomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mills.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov's elbow.
Good body shot from Molovgomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mills on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mills being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Molovgomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koios Dionysos 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov!
Dylan Mills spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky! I'd beat him in a rematch, easy.'.