PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bornemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hans Bornemann has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hans Bornemann seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bornemann
vs
Mikhail

190 cm
19
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Bornemann !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Mikhail!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhail tries to clinch there but Bornemann circles away.
Bornemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hans Bornemann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mikhail clinches up against the cage.

Bornemann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mikhail uses from the top position.
Bornemann wants to sweep but no luck.

Mikhail stands up from Bornemann 's guard - Mikhail perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhail misses the target.
Mikhail is looking to clinch but Bornemann is avoiding it.
Mikhail is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bornemann dodges the punch combination from Mikhail.
Bornemann closes the distance and clinches up with Mikhail, looking for a takedown. Bornemann pushes Mikhail against the cage but Mikhail circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch but Bornemann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikhail wants to clinch.
Mikhail fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikhail fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail tries to clinch up but Bornemann circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikhail tries to clinch but Bornemann is having none of it.
Bornemann shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikhail sprawls well. He's pushed Bornemann 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bornemann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bornemann . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bornemann shoots for a takedown but Mikhail saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bornemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bornemann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bornemann is breathing heavily.
Mikhail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Mikhail misses.
Mikhail stuffs the takedown.
Mikhail lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Hans Bornemann has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhail tries to clinch but Bornemann moves out of range.
Mikhail looks to land a combination. Bornemann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Mikhail both land. Nice combination.

Mikhail closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bornemann being controlled against the cage.
Mikhail lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bornemann has Mikhail pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mikhail manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhail has Bornemann pressed against the cage.
Bornemann takes an elbow to the temple.
Mikhail pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mikhail throws an elbow but misses.
Bornemann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bornemann .
Bornemann blocks an elbow strike.
Mikhail throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mikhail working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mikhail taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mikhail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bornemann avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mikhail throws an elbow but misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Mikhail - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bornemann tries to pull guard but Mikhail holds him up against the cage and eventually Bornemann drops back down to his feet.
Bornemann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mikhail gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bornemann dodges an elbow strike from Mikhail.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mikhail.
Mikhail misses with an elbow over the top.
Mikhail leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikhail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mikhail throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mikhail lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bornemann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhail lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Mikhail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Bornemann '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.

Mikhail is looking to clinch but Bornemann is avoiding it.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornemann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bornemann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bornemann checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Bornemann or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikhail which made him look bad.

Mikhail has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mikhail looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bornemann tries to pull guard but Mikhail won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bornemann . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bornemann takes an elbow to the temple.
Bornemann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mikhail.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhail misses with an elbow over the top.
Bornemann is working for takedown but Mikhail is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mikhail pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mikhail missing with knees to the body.
Mikhail slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bornemann avoids a wild elbow strike from Mikhail.
Mikhail creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bornemann .
The is referee keeping an eye on Mikhail - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikhail misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Mikhail.
A bit of stalling here from Mikhail.
Mikhail lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The is referee keeping an eye on Mikhail - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhail.
Mikhail slows down the pace here.
Bornemann tries to pull guard but Mikhail won't allow it.
Mikhail stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Mikhail.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornemann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikhail tries to clinch but Bornemann moves out of range.
A combination from Mikhail does no damage.
Bornemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vladimir Mikhail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bornemann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikhail throws a chopping leg kick but Bornemann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mikhail closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mikhail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bornemann .
Mikhail struggles to land a body shot inside as Bornemann controls his hands.
Mikhail with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mikhail throws a punch but it's blocked by Bornemann .
Bornemann blocks an uppercut.
Mikhail is pressed up against the cage. Bornemann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mikhail down to the mat. Mikhail avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bornemann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhail's half guard.
Bornemann is looking to advance position but Mikhail won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhail is trying to stand back up but Bornemann is controlling him

Bornemann wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikhail is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornemann wants to free his trapped foot but Mikhail is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhail is trying to stand up here but Bornemann is controlling him well.
Bornemann wants to pass to mount but Mikhail is defending the position.
Bornemann works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mikhail is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bornemann is going olschool here, as he tries to force Mikhail to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mikhail shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Mikhail will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hans Bornemann 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bornemann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bornemann looks for a takedown but Mikhail sprawls well.
Mikhail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikhail wants to clinch.
Mikhail misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhail lands with a nice combination. Bornemann backs away looking to recover.
Bornemann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mikhail throws a series of punches but Bornemann moves out of range.
Mikhail is looking to clinch but Bornemann is avoiding it.
Mikhail fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikhail leaves Bornemann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikhail tries to clinch up.
Vladimir Mikhail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhail doesn't manage to clinch there - Bornemann circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail misses with an elbow over the top.
The is referee keeping an eye on Mikhail - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bornemann avoiding damage as Mikhail throws knees to the body.
Bornemann takes an elbow to the temple.
Mikhail displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bornemann up against the cage.
Bornemann blocks an elbow strike from Mikhail.
Bornemann blocks an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhail takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhail misses with a body punch.

That's two 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.
Bornemann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikhail pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bornemann . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bornemann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bornemann blocks the elbow strike.
Mikhail misses with the head strike.
Mikhail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bornemann is defending well for now.
Bornemann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bornemann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mikhail just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bornemann wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Mikhail.
Mikhail tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bornemann avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bornemann .
Mikhail is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hans Bornemann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mikhail.
Bornemann avoids a wild elbow strike from Mikhail.
Mikhail misses with the head strike.
Mikhail pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mikhail gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mikhail lands an elbow just above Bornemann 's eye.
Mikhail missing with knees to the body.
Mikhail lands a left hand.
Mikhail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four 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.
Knees to the body from Mikhail.
Bornemann blocks an elbow strike.
Mikhail effectively controlling the action here.
Mikhail lands a nice uppercut.
Mikhail using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bornemann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mikhail stalling in the clinch.
Mikhail misses with an elbow strike.
Mikhail has a couple of punches blocked by Bornemann .
Bornemann wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mikhail.
Mikhail lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bornemann throws an elbow that misses.
Vladimir Mikhail is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikhail is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Mikhail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhail 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Mikhail!