PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Preston is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mikhailovich
vs
Preston

174 cm
18
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Mikhailovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Preston!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Preston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Preston throws a right and a left that Mikhailovich avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.
Mikhailovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Preston counters with an inside leg kick.
Vladimir Mikhailovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Mikhailovich sprawls well.
Mikhailovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Preston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Mikhailovich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Preston is trying to defend but Mikhailovich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mikhailovich slows the pace down in half guard.
Mikhailovich thows a huge punch but Preston dodges it nicely.
Mikhailovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Preston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mikhailovich connects with a nice short shot to Preston's temple.
Preston is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikhailovich is just content to waste time from the top position. Preston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mikhailovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Preston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Preston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mikhailovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Preston's guard! Nice work there by Mikhailovich!
Preston looks gassed!
Preston keeping moving, preventing Mikhailovich from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikhailovich throwing strikes from guard but Preston blocks nicely.
Mikhailovich looking to sit in guard and control but Preston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mikhailovich is pulling down on Preston's head to control his posture.
Preston is pushing down on Mikhailovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mikhailovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Preston has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Preston passes to side control.
Mikhailovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Preston trying to control the action but Mikhailovich is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Preston working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick

and Preston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Preston is just content to waste time from the top position. Mikhailovich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Preston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mikhailovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mikhailovich instigates a clinch.
Mikhailovich missing with knees to the body.

Mikhailovich breaks from the clinch.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Mikhailovich closes the distance and pushes Preston back into the cage.
Mikhailovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikhailovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Vladimir Mikhailovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Preston.
A short left from Mikhailovich.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mikhailovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikhailovich is leaning against Preston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Preston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikhailovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Preston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mikhailovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick

and Preston counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mikhailovich's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston stopping the sweep attempt from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich is pulling down on Preston's head to control his posture.
Mikhailovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Preston tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhailovich is retaining full guard.

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

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.
Mikhailovich postures up in Preston's guard and throws a big left but Preston blocks it.
Mikhailovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Mikhailovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mikhailovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mikhailovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Preston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mikhailovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Mikhailovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Preston swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mikhailovich works over Preston with some ground and pound from guard.
Mikhailovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Mikhailovich has managed to clinch.
Mikhailovich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Preston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Preston can't get the takedown.

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.
Preston takes a shot to the head.
Mikhailovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Mikhailovich.
Preston is looking to break free of the clinch but Mikhailovich has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhailovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Preston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mikhailovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhailovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhailovich throws a hook but Preston blocks it.
Mikhailovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Preston.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikhailovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Preston's waist but Preston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikhailovich off to one side.
Mikhailovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Preston's hands.

Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailovich's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dean Preston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Preston tries to clinch there but Mikhailovich circles away.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Mikhailovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhailovich throws a shot to the body.
Mikhailovich throws and low kick but Preston moves out of range easily.
Mikhailovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Preston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhailovich counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
Mikhailovich throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailovich shows good takedown defense.
Mikhailovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Preston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich misses with a straight left.
Mikhailovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailovich's half guard.
Preston trying to control from half guard but Mikhailovich is working away.
Mikhailovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Preston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Preston's back!
Preston takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mikhailovich loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Preston hold on?
Preston staying busy and making it hard for Mikhailovich to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Preston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mikhailovich slips a nice elbow through Preston's hands, connecting with Preston's forehead.
Preston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Preston pushes Mikhailovich off and gets back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Mikhailovich - just one landing.
Mikhailovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston avoids the body shot from Mikhailovich.
Preston tries to clinch up but Mikhailovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Preston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mikhailovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mikhailovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Mikhailovich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich scores with a nice strike.
Preston fails to land the takedown.
Vladimir Mikhailovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Preston.
Mikhailovich cracks a nice hook into Preston's ribs.
Mikhailovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikhailovich misses with a body shot.
Mikhailovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Preston counters with a nice body shot.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikhailovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich misses the jab.
Vladimir Mikhailovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhailovich wants to clinch.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick but Preston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mikhailovich throws out a powerful jab.
Mikhailovich lands a two punch combo.
Preston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhailovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhailovich thows a leg kick but Preston checks it
and Preston counters with an outside leg kick.

Mikhailovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dean Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Preston is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Mikhailovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Preston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Preston!