PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov comes to the cage accompanied by eRa- Enae Volare Mezzo. Riley Molovgomedov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Taisumov
vs
Molovgomedov

174 cm
28
166 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

173 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taisumov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molovgomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov throws a front kick that sends Taisumov stumbling back into the cage.
Molovgomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taisumov avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taisumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taisumov moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
We've been told by Taisumov's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Molovgomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Molovgomedov misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taisumov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Taisumov.

It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taisumov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab from Taisumov.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molovgomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taisumov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taisumov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Molovgomedov feints and then cracks Taisumov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taisumov down.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Molovgomedov throws a hook but Taisumov blocks it.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taisumov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taisumov 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.
Taisumov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Molovgomedov slips a jab and a cross from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Molovgomedov moves into range and clinches up with Taisumov.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molovgomedov to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molovgomedov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Taisumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Molovgomedov manages to break the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Taisumov scores with a four punch combination!
Molovgomedov wants to slow Taisumov down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Taisumov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Taisumov's shoulder, as Taisumov tries to avoid the shot.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Taisumov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taisumov blocks the body kick.
Taisumov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taisumov moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov looks to land a left hand but Taisumov moved out of range nicely.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Molovgomedov catches Taisumov right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov digs a good hook to Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molovgomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molovgomedov cracks the inside of Taisumov's front leg.
Taisumov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taisumov 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 misses with an uppercut
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Molovgomedov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Taisumov moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Molovgomedov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Taisumov gets tackled into the cage by Molovgomedov. Molovgomedov maintains the clinch.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov won't allow it.
Molovgomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taisumov's elbow.
Molovgomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Taisumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.

Molovgomedov breaks the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a nice looking combination but Taisumov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
Taisumov sets himself, and Molovgomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Taisumov avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov ducks under a wild hook from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taisumov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Molovgomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Maxim Taisumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Molovgomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Taisumov does no damage.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Molovgomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molovgomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch up but Taisumov keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Taisumov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Molovgomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Taisumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molovgomedov slips a jab and a cross from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov lands with a nice body kick.
Molovgomedov slips a jab from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tests Taisumov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taisumov's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Taisumov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Molovgomedov lands a nice hook to Taisumov's body. Taisumov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taisumov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov misses with a double jab.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taisumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taisumov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Molovgomedov scores with the left hand. Taisumov knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Molovgomedov does it's job there.
Taisumov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taisumov feints a jab promting Molovgomedov to slip. Taisumov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Molovgomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Molovgomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Molovgomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Taisumov saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot
and Taisumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molovgomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov is looking to counter punch.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taisumov takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Taisumov is just out of range.
Taisumov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taisumov moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taisumov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taisumov on the side of the head.
Taisumov lands a head shot.
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Taisumov slaps the foot to one side.
Taisumov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molovgomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Taisumov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Taisumov misses.
Taisumov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molovgomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taisumov moves away.
Taisumov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taisumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taisumov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook. Taisumov ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a right and a left that Taisumov avoids nicely.
Taisumov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That has opened up Riley Molovgomedov's cut even more.
Taisumov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Molovgomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Taisumov 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taisumov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molovgomedov can pounce on him.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Molovgomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taisumov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taisumov's head backwards.
Molovgomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Taisumov misses with a looping right.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Molovgomedov misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov scores with the left hand. Taisumov knows he should have avoided that one.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taisumov checks it well.
Riley Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Molovgomedov dips to his left and cracks Taisumov with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Molovgomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Molovgomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Molovgomedov!