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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Findlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Findlay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Mikhail!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhail shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhail shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Findlay pinned against the cage. Findlay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good leg kick by Findlay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikhail keeps the fight on the outside.
Findlay is looking to land body kicks.
Findlay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Findlay wants to clinch.
Findlay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mikhail counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mikhail throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mikhail stalling away here and it's allowed Findlay to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Findlay is trying to control the position but Mikhail postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Findlay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mikhail is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mikhail landing with the ground and pound.
Findlay looking to control but Mikhail passes into half guard.
Findlay controlling the position for now.
Findlay has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mikhail thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhail trying to control from half guard but Findlay is working away.
Mikhail looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail working the head and body with strikes.
Mikhail thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Findlay's head.
Mikhail wants to control but Findlay is keeping him busy.
Mikhail is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mikhail scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mikhail lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Findlay is breathing heavily.
Mikhail lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mikhail missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Findlay is not content to let Mikhail control the position.
Mikhail looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikhail is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mikhail winds up and cracks Findlay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mikhail landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mikhail is keen to just control but Findlay is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhail seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mikhail missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Mikhail there.
Findlay wants to get back to full guard.
Mikhail lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhail slips a nice elbow through Findlay's hands, connecting with Findlay's forehead.
Findlay is trying to maintain the position but Mikhail is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikhail is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Mikhail dominated that round.
That's time! Findlay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Findlay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhail to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikhail distracts Findlay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mikhail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Findlay is keeping the position for now.
Mikhail is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Findlay keeping moving, preventing Mikhail from controlling successfully.
Findlay has momentary wrist control but Mikhail slips an elbow through the middle.
Mikhail content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail throwing strikes but missing.
Mikhail landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikhail's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ivan Mikhail has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mikhail's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mikhail's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Findlay keeping full guard, as Mikhail tries to pass.
Findlay working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Findlay striking off his back but it's not causing Mikhail any problems.
Findlay looking for a sweep. Not yet Findlay, not yet.
Mikhail lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhail works over Findlay with some ground and pound from guard.
Mikhail with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhail connects with a couple of short punches.
Mikhail must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikhail keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Findlay's head.
Mikhail controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Findlay's head.
Mikhail wants to control from the top but Findlay keeps moving.
Mikhail not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Mikhail was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Findlay stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikhail. Mikhail gets slowly back to his feet.
James Findlay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Findlay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Findlay stuffs the takedown.
Findlay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Findlay wants it to stay on the feet.
James Findlay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Mikhail.
Findlay gets caught flat footed, as Mikhail shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikhail works over Findlay with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikhail is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Mikhail pushing down on Findlay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mikhail is trying to control. Findlay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mikhail fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Findlay to the ground. Mikhail is now in Findlay's guard.
Mikhail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhail wants to control from the top but Findlay keeps moving.
Mikhail postures up and lands a big shot to Findlay's brow.
Mikhail showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mikhail looking to pass the guard.
Findlay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mikhail content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhail is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail lands a couple of elbows.
Mikhail wants to control from the top but Findlay keeps moving.
Findlay trying to control the position.
Mikhail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Findlay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikhail lands a couple of digs.
Mikhail with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhail with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikhail sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhail distracts Findlay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mikhail cracks Findlay with a solid left hand.
Mikhail controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mikhail trying to control but Findlay is working from the bottom.
Mikhail stands up over Findlay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mikhail passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail controlling the position from side mount.
Mikhail lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mikhail landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mikhail is chipping away with strikes.
Findlay is rocked!
Mikhail lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Findlay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhail in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Findlay looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mikhail turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Mikhail!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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