PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Londre Laudinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Mikhail has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Londre Laudinum's chin.

Laudinum
vs
Mikhail

185 cm
25
191 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

182 cm
23
201 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Londre Laudinum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Mikhail!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mikhail feints and as Laudinum raises his hands in defense, Mikhail changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikhail stops Laudinum from standing up.
Laudinum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laudinum tries to get out of the position.
Mikhail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laudinum is keeping the position for now.
Laudinum is looking to stand up but Mikhail isn't so interested in that idea.
Mikhail stands and throws Laudinum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laudinum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mikhail tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laudinum's legs.
Laudinum pushes Mikhail away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mikhail gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikhail checks a low kick from Laudinum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laudinum throws a leg kick but Mikhail sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laudinum throws out a loose jab but Mikhail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhail fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laudinum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhail.
Laudinum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laudinum.
Laudinum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laudinum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.

Mikhail forces Laudinum back against the cage and clinches.
Laudinum can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Laudinum scores with a nice short uppercut.

Laudinum breaks the clinch.
Laudinum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikhail.
Mikhail tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laudinum swivels and escapes.
Mikhail shoots in for a double leg but Laudinum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Londre Laudinum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Mikhail.
Nice sprawl there from Laudinum as Mikhail shoots in.
Mikhail takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mikhail looks gassed!
Laudinum stuns Mikhail with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Laudinum does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laudinum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laudinum misses with an uppercut.
Laudinum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mikhail is out of range and Laudinum settles back down.
Laudinum jabs at Mikhail's body.
Mikhail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laudinum.
Laudinum thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Mikhail.
Laudinum misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mikhail tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laudinum swivels and escapes.
Laudinum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mikhail has a takedown stuffed.
Laudinum swinging wildly here.
Mikhail tries to clinch up but Laudinum circles away and keeps his distance.
Laudinum misses with a wild body shot.
Laudinum is looking to wear down Mikhail with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laudinum lands a nice shot that snaps Mikhail's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Londre Laudinum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mikhail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laudinum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laudinum throws a series of punches but Mikhail avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laudinum. Mikhail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laudinum misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Mikhail or perhaps it was just good defense by Laudinum which made him look bad.
Londre Laudinum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Laudinum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laudinum misses with a kick to the body.
Laudinum just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudinum tries to work over Mikhail's front leg with a kick but Mikhail checks it.
Laudinum throws a hook but Mikhail blocks it.
Horrible takedown by Mikhail or perhaps it was just good defense by Laudinum which made him look bad.
Londre Laudinum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Mikhail.
Laudinum misses with a hook. Mikhail ducked under it nicely.
Mikhail fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Londre Laudinum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mikhail gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laudinum is trying to break the clinch but Mikhail has him pressed against the cage.
Laudinum is trying to force a seperation but Mikhail has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mikhail lands a takedown into guard.
Mikhail stops Laudinum from standing up.
Mikhail looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhail is breathing heavily.
Laudinum is looking to stand up but Mikhail isn't so interested in that idea.

Laudinum has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mikhail off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Laudinum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhail manages to avoid it.

Mikhail decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laudinum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikhail wants to pass to mount but Laudinum is defending the position.
Laudinum tries to kick Mikhail off but Mikhail keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laudinum won't allow Mikhail to pass to mount.
Laudinum pushes Mikhail off looking to stand but Mikhail dives back in and keeps control.
Mikhail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laudinum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Mikhail is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laudinum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mikhail.
Laudinum won't allow Mikhail to pass to mount.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Laudinum misses.
Mikhail fails with the takedown.
Laudinum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laudinum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laudinum lands with an overhand left.
Mikhail tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laudinum swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Mikhail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mikhail showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laudinum.
Mikhail avoids the body shot from Laudinum.
Laudinum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Londre Laudinum is winning the standup battle so far.
Laudinum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mikhail checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laudinum takes a swing at Mikhail's ribcage but misses.
Mikhail showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laudinum.
Laudinum throws a series of punches but Mikhail avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudinum motions for Mikhail to come forward. Laudinum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laudinum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikhail.
Laudinum loads up on a big right hand but Mikhail slips the punch.
Laudinum throws and low kick but Mikhail moves out of range easily.
Mikhail fails with the takedown.
Laudinum stuffs the takedown.
Londre Laudinum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Mikhail.
Mikhail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laudinum 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 Mikhail has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mikhail and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

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.
Laudinum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laudinum thuds his right hand into Mikhail's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laudinum throws a hook to the side of Mikhail's head but Mikhail sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laudinum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhail.
Mikhail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Laudinum - just one landing.
Mikhail fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laudinum avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikhail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laudinum throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum cracks Mikhail with a good jab.
Laudinum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhail manages to avoid it.
Laudinum throws a lazy right hand but Mikhail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhail shoots in for a double leg but Laudinum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mikhail changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laudinum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mikhail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mikhail prevents Laudinum from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mikhail wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laudinum, who protects the arm well.
Laudinum is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mikhail is looking to take a break and control but Laudinum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mikhail gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Londre Laudinum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laudinum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Londre Laudinum!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Londre Laudinum!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Londre Laudinum!

Londre Laudinum wins by unanimous decision!