PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trogdor The Burninator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

The Burninator
vs
Mikhailov

185 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trogdor The Burninator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov misses with a wild combination.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Burninator as he jumps to the side.
The Burninator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mikhailov fails to land the takedown.
Mikhailov misses the shot to the body.
The Burninator misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhailov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Burninator defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Mikhailov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mikhailov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Burninator is avoiding damage well.

Mikhailov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Burninator keeps working.
Mikhailov taking a break here but The Burninator is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mikhailov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Burninator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Burninator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Burninator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikhailov is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikhailov stalling.
Mikhailov trying to control from half guard but The Burninator is working away.
Mikhailov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Burninator haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The Burninator looking for submissions off his back.

The Burninator is defending against the submission attempts here by Mikhailov.
The Burninator is not content to let Mikhailov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Burninator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mikhailov pulls his head out easily.
Mikhailov is trying to control the action in half guard but The Burninator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Mikhailov misses

and The Burninator counters by clinching up.
Mikhailov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mikhailov has The Burninator pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Burninator manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trogdor The Burninator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Mikhailov.
Mikhailov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Burninator fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikhailov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Burninator.
Mikhailov throws a body punch but The Burninator moves out of range.
Mikhailov throws a right and a left that The Burninator avoids nicely.
The Burninator dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhailov. That did some damage!
Mikhailov tries to clinch up.
Mikhailov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling The Burninator to counter with a crisp jab.
The Burninator takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov misses the jab.
The Burninator avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Mikhailov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mikhailov throws a right hand that The Burninator ducks under and follows up with a left that The Burninator also avoids with ease.
The Burninator tries to counter by clinching up but Mikhailov breaks away and moves out of range.
The Burninator misses with a head kick.
The Burninator takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Burninator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Mikhailov tries to counter it with a takedown but The Burninator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Burninator swings for the body but Mikhailov moves out of range.
The Burninator throws out a powerful jab.
The Burninator is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mikhailov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Burninator stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexei Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhailov shoots and misses
and The Burninator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown but The Burninator shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov staying out of range there.
Mikhailov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Burninator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trogdor The Burninator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Mikhailov.
Mikhailov thuds his right hand into The Burninator's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mikhailov looks for a takedown but The Burninator sprawls well.
The Burninator lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhailov throws a leg kick
and The Burninator counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhailov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trogdor The Burninator is winning the standup battle so far.
The Burninator fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mikhailov on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Burninator throws a leg kick but Mikhailov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as The Burninator blocks the leg kick.
The Burninator is looking to counter the offense by Mikhailov and move into the clinch.
Mikhailov with a hook.

Mikhailov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Burninator to the mat! The Burninator manages to get full guard.
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!
Mikhailov forces his way into half guard.

Mikhailov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Burninator tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mikhailov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov looking to control but The Burninator is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mikhailov controlling from the full 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.
Mikhailov avoids the attempt from The Burninator to control.
Mikhailov moves to take his opponent's back.

Mikhailov looking for the choke from the back.

The Burninator defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mikhailov's arms.

Mikhailov is looking for a choke. The Burninator gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. The Burninator manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Mikhailov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as Mikhailov blocks the leg kick.
A jab from The Burninator finds it's way through Mikhailov's defenses.
Mikhailov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Burninator checks a low kick from Mikhailov.
The Burninator avoids the body shot from Mikhailov.
The Burninator is looking for a counter combo.
Mikhailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhailov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov wants to clinch
and The Burninator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by The Burninator.
The Burninator checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov lands with a straight right. The Burninator didn't see that one coming.
Trogdor The Burninator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from The Burninator as Mikhailov shoots in.
The Burninator thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mikhailov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Burninator checks a low kick from Mikhailov.
The Burninator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Burninator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown but The Burninator shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trogdor The Burninator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Mikhailov.
Mikhailov throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Burninator counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhailov lunges at The Burninator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Burninator's hand.
Mikhailov throws a body punch but The Burninator moves out of range.
The Burninator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexei Mikhailov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov shoots in and drives through. The Burninator sprawls well.
The Burninator looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikhailov is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Burninator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Burninator looks to land a left hand but Mikhailov moved out of range nicely.
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!
Mikhailov throws a body punch but The Burninator moves out of range.
The Burninator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Burninator tries to land a leg kick but Mikhailov saw it coming and moves away.

Mikhailov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

The Burninator bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

The Burninator takes the fight into the clinch.
Trogdor The Burninator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Burninator manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Burninator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Burninator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Burninator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.

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.
Mikhailov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mikhailov blocks an uppercut.

Mikhailov tightens his grip and picks The Burninator up, before dumping him to the ground. The Burninator manages to land in guard.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Burninator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Burninator being controlled here, momentarily.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but The Burninator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trogdor The Burninator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mikhailov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!