PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russao Bolado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonide Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bolado
vs
Mikhailov

189 cm
23
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russao Bolado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonide Mikhailov !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Mikhailov .
Bolado avoids the head kick by Mikhailov .
Leonide Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Russao Bolado has been cut.
Mikhailov swinging wilding here.
Mikhailov lands a jab to the nose.
Mikhailov is looking to clinch.
Mikhailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bolado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikhailov is fending him off so far but Bolado persists. Nope, Mikhailov circles away and we're back to standing.

Bolado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhailov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolado is controlling him.
Bolado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolado wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but Bolado is having none of it.
Bolado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikhailov .
Bolado fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mikhailov .
Mikhailov looks gassed!

Bolado moves into range and clinches up with Mikhailov .
Mikhailov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikhailov is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolado has double underhooks.
Bolado slows down the pace here.

Bolado has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mikhailov uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bolado tries to get out of the position.
Bolado throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolado is on top in guard.
Bolado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikhailov is on top in guard.
Mikhailov thows a big elbow that misses.
Bolado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhailov manages to get himself to full guard.
Bolado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolado is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikhailov has wrist control.
Mikhailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bolado throwing strikes from guard but Mikhailov blocks nicely.
Bolado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mikhailov throws a series of strikes that have Bolado backpedaling.

Bolado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mikhailov was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bolado won't allow Mikhailov to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolado stands up over Mikhailov , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bolado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolado has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mikhailov is looking to stand up but Bolado isn't so interested in that idea.
Bolado postures up and lands a big shot to Mikhailov 's brow.
Bolado stands up over Mikhailov , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhailov has momentary wrist control but Bolado slips an elbow through the middle.

Mikhailov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolado is aware though and is defending well.
Bolado trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Russao Bolado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russao Bolado's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bolado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mikhailov did well to prevent Bolado getting side control.
Mikhailov trying to hold on to Bolado's head to control him but Bolado postures up.
Bolado is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikhailov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolado is really struggling to control Mikhailov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mikhailov tries to roll over but Bolado keeps him under control.
Bolado is thwarting Mikhailov 's attempts to control the position.
Mikhailov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolado drops an elbow to the side of Mikhailov 's head.
Bolado is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikhailov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Bolado or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikhailov which made him look bad.
The crowd cheers as Mikhailov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolado doesn't seem phased though.
Bolado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Bolado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikhailov misses with a wild combination.
Mikhailov shoots in but Bolado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but Bolado moves away

and Bolado counters with a takedown into side control.
Mikhailov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bolado working away.
Bolado in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolado advances nicely into full mount.
Bolado looking to finish Mikhailov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mikhailov !
Mikhailov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mikhailov wants to hold on but Bolado pushes him away.
Mikhailov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bolado. What's that going to do exactly?
Bolado tries to control but Mikhailov wriggling away.
Mikhailov can't escape the position.
Mikhailov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Mikhailov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mikhailov is looking to improve his position but Bolado isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolado controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolado punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mikhailov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolado cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Russao Bolado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolado landing punches.
Mikhailov is squirming around, avoiding Bolado's attempts to control the action.
Mikhailov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mikhailov is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four 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.
Mikhailov tries to lock up and control but Bolado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mikhailov is looking to get to half guard.
Mikhailov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mikhailov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bolado. What's that going to do exactly?
Bolado breaks from Mikhailov 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russao Bolado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russao Bolado'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. This is the final round!

Bolado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mikhailov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bolado trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolado stays in close to Mikhailov 's body and controls the position.
Mikhailov keeping full guard, as Bolado tries to pass.
Mikhailov wants to get back to his feet but Bolado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mikhailov looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolado won't allow Mikhailov to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Bolado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bolado is thwarting Mikhailov 's attempts to control the position.
Mikhailov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mikhailov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolado is working away from the top position though.
Mikhailov is trying to stand back up but Bolado is controlling him
Mikhailov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolado.
Mikhailov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolado is working away from the top position though.
Mikhailov throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bolado manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov wants to control but Bolado postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mikhailov misses with a body shot.
Mikhailov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bolado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mikhailov closes the distance but Bolado moves to the side
and Bolado counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bolado circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bolado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Bolado is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mikhailov can't fight it off and eventually Bolado manages to take the fight to the floor. Mikhailov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bolado stops Mikhailov from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mikhailov is trying to keep Bolado in close.
Bolado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mikhailov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bolado is working Mikhailov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bolado slips nicely into half guard.
Bolado is trying to control. Mikhailov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolado trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bolado stops Mikhailov from getting back to his feet.
Bolado trying to control from Mikhailov 's half guard. Mikhailov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mikhailov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mikhailov is trying to control the position but Bolado postures up.
Mikhailov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mikhailov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bolado dives in and grabs Mikhailov 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes down on Bolado's head and hops out.
Mikhailov wants to clinch but Bolado slips to the side

and Bolado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mikhailov striking off his back but it's not causing Bolado any problems.
Leonide Mikhailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russao Bolado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bolado stands up and waves to Mikhailov to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russao Bolado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bolado, 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 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russao Bolado!