PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Mihaylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yip Kai Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihaylov comes into the arena with Watch Out For This (Bumaye) blaring out of the sound system. Kai Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Grandmaster. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mihaylov
vs
Kai Man

180 cm
26
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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Atlantis

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandar Mihaylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yip Kai Man!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaylov.
No joy there for Kai Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kai Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
Kai Man throws a head punch that misses.
Mihaylov is struggling to control the position.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai Man lands a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai Man working aggressively here.
Kai Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kai Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mihaylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov pushes Kai Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kai Man fails to land.
Mihaylov stalling against the cage.
Kai Man cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Kai Man can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Kai Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mihaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mihaylov has had enough of the clinch but Kai Man keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai Man.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov works on Kai Man's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Kai Man tries to tie him up.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov pushes Kai Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mihaylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai Man taking a breather.
Mihaylov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Mihaylov cracks Kai Man with a nice body shot.
Kai Man has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to work over Kai Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Mihaylov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mihaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov presses Kai Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Kai Man controls the action.
Kai Man has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kai Mans head.
A body shot lands from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai Man looking to stall.
Mihaylov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kai Man.
Mihaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mihaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mihaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai Man misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Kai Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov lands with a right to the head.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the side of Kai Man's head.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai Man throws a head punch that misses.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Kai Man.
Kai Man tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Kai Man back against the cage.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Kai Man avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Kai Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Mihaylov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kai Man moves out of range as Mihaylov strikes.
Kai Man lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mihaylov swinging wildly here.
Kai Man is looking to land body kicks.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kai Man lands a front kick.
Kai Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Kai Man can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov lands a left hand.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Kai Man.
Kai Man taking a breather.
Kai Man lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai Man misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mihaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kai Mans head.
Aleksandar Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai Man has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Kai Man taking a breather.
Kai Man lands a shot to the body.
Mihaylov lands a right hand.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov stalling against the cage.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
A right hook to the body lands for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mihaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai Man misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to work over Kai Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kai Man can do to turn this around?
Kai Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Mihaylov gets an underhook and turns Kai Man into the cage.
Kai Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Mihaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
Kai Man working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mihaylov.
Kai Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai Man wants to stall.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mihaylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Mihaylov breaks the clinch.
Kai Man wants to clinch up but Mihaylov keeps it at a distance.
Kai Man throws a leg kick but Mihaylov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kai Man misses its intended target.
Mihaylov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mihaylov misses the jab.
Kai Man moves away from the strike by Mihaylov.
Kai Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mihaylov blocks a leg kick.
Kai Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai Man misses the shot to the body.
Kai Man throws a series of punches but Mihaylov avoids them all with ease.
Kai Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mihaylov misses with a hook. Kai Man ducked under it nicely.
Kai Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Kai Man misses.
Yip Kai Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kai Man slips under a jab.
Kai Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kai Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mihaylov dips to his left and cracks Kai Man with an uppercut!
Kai Man throws a right hand that Mihaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihaylov also avoids with ease.
Mihaylov throws a jab when Kai Man was well out of range.
Yip Kai Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip Kai Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mihaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai Man is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Mihaylov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kai Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Kai Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai Man tries to bum rush Mihaylov with a series of wild strikes but Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihaylov missing with a left hand there. Kai Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Kai Man.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kai Man throws a nice looking combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai Man tries to clinch but Mihaylov is having none of it.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the body.
Kai Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kai Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov lands a slapping body shot.
Mihaylov lunges at Kai Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai Man's hand.
Kai Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mihaylov misses with an uppercut. Kai Man saw that one coming.
Kai Man is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mihaylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kai Man tries to keep at a distance but Mihaylov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai Man or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mihaylov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Kai Man.
Mihaylov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai Man's elbow.
Mihaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kai Mans head.
Kai Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
A head punch on the inside from Kai Man fails to land.
Kai Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mihaylov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov pushes Kai Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mihaylov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai Man or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Mihaylov.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai Man's elbow.
Kai Man misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Kai Man avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Mihaylov gets through Kai Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mihaylov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kai Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov works on Kai Man's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov presses Kai Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yip Kai Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksandar Mihaylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man stalling in the clinch but Mihaylov improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Kai Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kai Man fails to land.
Mihaylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Mihaylov to work.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.

Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Kai Man is out of range.
Kai Man misses with a combination
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kai Man.
No joy there for Kai Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mihaylov connects with the punch.
Kai Man looks to land a combination but Mihaylov avoids it well.

Kai Man drives through and clinches with Mihaylov against the cage.
Kai Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the side of Kai Man's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Kai Man lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Mihaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mihaylov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Mihaylov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandar Mihaylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.