PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seleukos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cider
vs
Molovgomedov

172 cm
28
160 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

175 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Cider !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seleukos Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there

and Molovgomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider blocks a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Cider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Molovgomedov.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.

Molovgomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Molovgomedov throwing strikes from guard but Cider blocks nicely.
Cider wants to sweep but no luck.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider is controlling Molovgomedov's posture.
Molovgomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molovgomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molovgomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Cider .

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molovgomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Molovgomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Cider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Molovgomedov there.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cider as he jumps to the side.
Molovgomedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider looks to land a combination but Molovgomedov avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Cider .
A looping hook to the body misses from Molovgomedov. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov 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.
Cider tried to score with a low kick but Molovgomedov checks it.
Cider seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Cider misses its target.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molovgomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cider moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
Cider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molovgomedov on the side of the head.
Cider goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Molovgomedov looks to land a right hand but Cider moved out of range.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molovgomedov scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Molovgomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Molovgomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Molovgomedov clinches up against the cage.
Molovgomedov lands a left hand.
Cider managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov.
Cider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Cider 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cider stuns Molovgomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molovgomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Molovgomedov's shoulder, as Molovgomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Cider tries to move into range but Molovgomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but Molovgomedov is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Cider misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Molovgomedov swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molovgomedov checks it well.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cider takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Molovgomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cider - the referee stops the clock and Molovgomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cider . Molovgomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Molovgomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider throws a hook but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
Molovgomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molovgomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cider is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Molovgomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cider scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cider feints and then cracks Molovgomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molovgomedov down.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molovgomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Cider 's side.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick which misses Cider 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cider tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cider rather than just go for the knockout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Molovgomedov. Cider shrugs it off though.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Molovgomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Molovgomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Molovgomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider digs a good body shot into Molovgomedov's ribs.
Cider lands with a hook. Molovgomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molovgomedov checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molovgomedov's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cider .
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Cider finds it's target.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Molovgomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cider defending well as Molovgomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Seleukos Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider thumps Molovgomedov with a low kick.
Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Molovgomedov momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cider .
A low kick from Cider misses

and Molovgomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molovgomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Molovgomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cider is retaining full guard.
Molovgomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molovgomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molovgomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cider 's head backwards.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Cider throws a lazy head kick
and Molovgomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov connects with the punch.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider slips a straight right by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Cider 's side.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider lands a nice hook to Molovgomedov's body. Molovgomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider thuds his right hand into Molovgomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider slips a jab from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Molovgomedov's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cider wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider lands an overhand right.
Cider takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Some bone on bone action there as Cider checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cider appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Molovgomedov
and Cider counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cider .
A leg kick checked by Cider .
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov lands a head shot.
Molovgomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider checks a low kick from Molovgomedov.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Cider .
Cider blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cider if he has to take too many more of those.
Molovgomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molovgomedov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Molovgomedov off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molovgomedov.

Molovgomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cider to the ground. Molovgomedov is now in Cider 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Molovgomedov is working Cider over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seleukos Molovgomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molovgomedov landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Molovgomedov has gone for a leg lock! Cider slips out almost immediately though and dives into Molovgomedov's guard.

Molovgomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Molovgomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Molovgomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cider controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cider 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Molovgomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Cider is proving a slippery customer.
Cider trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Molovgomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider wants to control from the top but Molovgomedov keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molovgomedov, right into the meat.
Molovgomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider throws a head kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Molovgomedov throws the kick towards the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cider 's head.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense.
Molovgomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molovgomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cider digs a good body shot into Molovgomedov's ribs.
Molovgomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Molovgomedov.
Cider lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but Cider avoids it.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cider connects with a jab.
Cider works the jab nicely.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Cider sees coming a mile off.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seleukos Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cider , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.