PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Moses
vs
Mikhailov

195 cm
20
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov fails with the takedown.

Mikhailov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moses!

Moses sneaks out the side door and pushes Mikhailov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jab by Mikhailov.

Mikhailov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moses's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.

Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moses defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moses actively working from the bottom here.

Mikhailov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moses has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moses trying to control here.
Moses tries to roll over but Mikhailov keeps him under control.
Mikhailov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moses is trying to control but can't.
Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Moses pushes Mikhailov off and gets back to his feet.

Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses can't break the clinch.
Moses taking a breather.

Mikhailov decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikhailov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moses passes Mikhailov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mikhailov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moses jumps into side control!
Moses misses with the ground and pound.
Mikhailov is looking to reverse the position.
Moses wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moses passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mikhailov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov tries to reverse the position but Moses maintains control.
Moses looking to control but Mikhailov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mikhailov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mikhailov tries to lock up and control but Moses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Moses working for a submission but Mikhailov is keeping him at bay.

Moses looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Moses dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moses gets a double leg takedown into Mikhailov's guard.
Mikhailov is wriggling around but Moses manages to pass to half guard.

Mikhailov is pressing down on Moses's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikhailov is pulling down on Moses's head. It's preventing any offense from Moses, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Mikhailov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov is striking but Moses is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mikhailov wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mikhailov is not content to let Moses control the position.

Moses 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 Moses.
Moses stops Mikhailov from getting back to his feet.

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.
Mikhailov trying to control from the bottom.
Moses seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikhailov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikhailov pushes Moses off looking to stand but Moses dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moses in particular looking to stall.
Mikhailov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moses shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhailov but Mikhailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses.
Mikhailov misses with a double jab.
Mikhailov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moses.

Mikhailov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moses's half guard.
Moses is trying to maintain the position but Mikhailov is very close to passing his half guard.
Mikhailov trying to control from Moses's half guard. Moses has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moses wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
Mikhailov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moses can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikhailov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Moses looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Mikhailov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viktor Mikhailov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mikhailov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mikhailov breaks the clinch.

Mikhailov clinches up against the cage.

Mikhailov is trying to trip Moses. He has hold of a leg but Moses is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikhailov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
Mikhailov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov lands a couple of digs.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mikhailov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.

Mikhailov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moses!

Moses throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhailov tries to avoid it but Moses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhailov to the ground. Mikhailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moses misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moses shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well. He's pushed Moses's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mikhailov counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mikhailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mikhailov clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhailov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mikhailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Moses gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikhailov's guard.

Mikhailov seems keen to control Moses's posture.
Moses stopping the sweep attempt from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov pulls Moses in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhailov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control but Mikhailov is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moses showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moses wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov is looking to stand up but Moses isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!