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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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200 cm
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280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Mikhailovich!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailovich scores with a nice right hand.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt - Mikhailovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mikhailovich shoots in and bounces Tanner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mikhailovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mikhailovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tanner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mikhailovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is trying to keep Mikhailovich in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mikhailovich throws a series of strikes that have Tanner backpedaling.
Mikhailovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tanner sprawls well initially but Mikhailovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mikhailovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mikhailovich thows a huge punch but Tanner dodges it nicely.
Tanner is looking to control Mikhailovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tanner avoid being mounted?
Mikhailovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tanner's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailovich is looking for a kimura here.
Tanner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner gets full guard.
Tanner wants to sweep here but Mikhailovich controlling him for the moment.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Mikhailovich from controlling successfully.
Mikhailovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailovich.
Tanner looking to control.
Tanner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mikhailovich!
Tanner looking to control but Mikhailovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner looking to finish with strikes here!
Mikhailovich blocking the ground and pound.
Mikhailovich is squirming around, avoiding Tanner's attempts to control the action.
Tanner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner trying to control but Mikhailovich is having none of it.
Tanner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tanner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikhailovich is looking to escape.
Mikhailovich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tanner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikhailovich is looking to escape.
Tanner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mikhailovich is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mikhailovich and Tanner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitri Mikhailovich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tanner has his takedown stuffed
and Mikhailovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Mikhailovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhailovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily.
Mikhailovich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mikhailovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tanner tries to move to full mount but Mikhailovich actually manages to regain half guard.
Tanner stalling away here and it's allowed Mikhailovich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tanner is now in half guard.
Mikhailovich wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner is working for a kimura but Mikhailovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanner in particular looking to stall.
Tanner is pressing down on Mikhailovich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mikhailovich is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Tanner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tanner trying to control the action but Mikhailovich is working from the bottom.
Mikhailovich is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mikhailovich lands a jab.
Tanner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanner feints and as Mikhailovich raises his hands in defense, Tanner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikhailovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanner being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mikhailovich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tanner, into his guard.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Mikhailovich from controlling successfully.
Mikhailovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
Tanner has his foot on Mikhailovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikhailovich works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Dick Tanner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mikhailovich sizes up Tanner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mikhailovich gets caught flat footed, as Tanner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikhailovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Tanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanner trying to control but Mikhailovich is working from the bottom.
Mikhailovich looking to control.
Tanner throwing strikes from guard but Mikhailovich blocks nicely.
Dick Tanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanner throws and elbow that misses. Mikhailovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanner's guard. Nice move by Mikhailovich!
Mikhailovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Mikhailovich from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mikhailovich digs a good hook to Tanner's body.
Mikhailovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhailovich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tanner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tanner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhailovich throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich postures up.
Tanner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mikhailovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhailovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tanner working for a triangle but Mikhailovich defends it easily.
Mikhailovich distracts Tanner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mikhailovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikhailovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanner wants to sweep here but Mikhailovich controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhailovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Mikhailovich has control of Tanner's left arm, preventing Tanner from doing any damage.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Mikhailovich keeps moving.
Tanner throws and elbow that misses. Mikhailovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanner's guard. Nice move by Mikhailovich!
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.
Tanner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mikhailovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mikhailovich lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mikhailovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tanner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikhailovich defends well.
Mikhailovich is pushing down on Tanner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanner is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikhailovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Tanner's temple.
Mikhailovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tanner's head.
Tanner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mikhailovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Mikhailovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikhailovich 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Mikhailovich!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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