PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Szyszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mikhailov
vs
Szyszkowski

185 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Szyszkowski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szyszkowski walks into a left hand.

It looks like Artur Szyszkowski has been cut.
Mikhailov looks to land a right hand but Szyszkowski moved out of range.
Szyszkowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Szyszkowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Szyszkowski passes into half guard.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szyszkowski on the ground.
Szyszkowski wants to free his trapped foot but Mikhailov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Szyszkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Szyszkowski trying to mount his opponent but Mikhailov defends it.

Szyszkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikhailov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szyszkowski.
Mikhailov is trying to stand back up but Szyszkowski is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov is looking to improve his position.
Szyszkowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szyszkowski trying to advance position but Mikhailov counters by regaining guard.

Szyszkowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szyszkowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Szyszkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhailov is retaining full guard.

Szyszkowski drops back looking for a leg! Mikhailov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mikhailov manages to kick Szyszkowski off! Szyszkowski jumps back into Mikhailov's guard.
Mikhailov is controlling Szyszkowski's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szyszkowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Szyszkowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mikhailov has momentary wrist control but Szyszkowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Mikhailov wants to sweep here but Szyszkowski controlling him for the moment.
Szyszkowski is pushing down on Mikhailov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mikhailov is fighting to maintain full guard but Szyszkowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mikhailov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mikhailov tries to get out of the position.

Szyszkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mikhailov is just riding it out for now. Szyszkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Mikhailov is trying to control but can't.
Szyszkowski passes the guard and advances to mount!

Szyszkowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Mikhailov frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov has given up his back here.
Mikhailov trying to control the hands but Szyszkowski breaks the grip.

Szyszkowski is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mikhailov reverses the position brilliantly into Szyszkowski's guard!
Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Szyszkowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.

Mikhailov stands up from Szyszkowski's guard - Mikhailov perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szyszkowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szyszkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhailov tries to clinch but Szyszkowski is having none of it.
Mikhailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szyszkowski at a distance.
Szyszkowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mikhailov sprawls well. Mikhailov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szyszkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov lands with a big left! Szyszkowski is wobbled badly! Mikhailov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Szyszkowski to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton Mikhailov!